Ioane Ioane
O le malaga tele –A very strong journey
“I was told by a friend that there are seven types of
va’a in Samoa, but there are actually eight,
because the first va’a is our body!”
Ioane Ioane embarked on a journey exploring his cultural roots and the art of building a va’aalo (traditional fishing canoe).
Rūma 4 embarked on their own journey of discovery . . .
stepping over the red line with their big buddies and entering the incredible adventure we found within the Whitespace Gallery.
Stomp stomp
Shhh
Karakia
Sacred
Shhh
Breathe!
Brmmm brmmm brrrrrrrr
Crash!
Brmmm brrrrrrrr
Chip chip chip
Swish swish
Chip
Brrrrrrrr
Breathe!
Splash splash
Dip
Pull
Pant pant
Breathe!
“The va’aalo is the symbol of my own personal journey, rediscovering and reconciling all the puzzle pieces that made me.”
Rūma 4 begin their own personal journey through their playful interactions and adventures at Newton Central School.
