Monday, January 21, 2013

アオテアロア到着!We've arrived in Aotearoa!

English below!
ついにアオテアロアへ到着しました。オークランド国際空港到着ロビーへの入口はマオリのマラエをイメージしたゲートと、歓迎のマオリ語の歌でした!

オークランドから、ウェリントンに国内線で移動。ロードオブザリングの巨大なホビットの前で全員で集合写真。ついに、ウェリントンに到着です。

今日はホテルに移動してマオリ党共同党首ピタ・シャープルズさんの事務所を訪問、歓迎の挨拶とティーを頂いた後、国会見学、そして夜はアオテアロア・アイヌモシリ交流プログラムに関わって下さった方、過去にアイヌと交流のあった方、今まで日本で暮らしたことがある方、AMO関連の方などたくさんのマオリの方々との食事会がありました。

非常に充実した時間を過ごし、一人一人がマオリと直接言葉を交わしながら、言葉で、眼で、味覚で、また触れ合い、心と心を通わせる交流の時を持つことができたように思います。マオリの方々のホスピタリティに包まれた時間でもありました。プログラムは始まったばかりですが、早くも多くの人の想いに触れ、刺激に満ちたスタートを切ることができました。

明日も早起き頑張ります!


We have just arrived in Aotearoa. At the entrance to the lobby of the Auckland International airport, we were welcomed by a "Marae" gate and a Maori song. Before we flew from Auckland to Wellington, we took a photo in front a huge Hobbit.

After arriving in Wellington and checking in at the hotel, we visited an office of Dr. Pita Sharples, co-leader of the Maori Party. We were given a formal welcome and a tea. We observed parliament and at night we had a dinner with many Maori people- those who have been supporting Aotearoa Ainumosir Exchange Program, those who have interacted with Ainu in the past, those who lived in Japan and those who are involved in AMO.

It was an unforgettable experience to be able to communicate with each and every one of the Maori people who greeted us and shared time with us. With our words, eyes, and the sharing of delicious food, we could share our hearts and minds with everyone. We are so overwhelmed by the hospitality of Maori people.

The program has just started and we are already so touched by the passion of so many people. What an inspiring beginning of our five-week stay!

We will wake up early and do our best tomorrow!







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