Te Mahi Kai- the Language of Food

This week is Maaori Language Week, and the focus for this year is Te Mahi Kai- the language of food.
These two new karakia kai we are learning...

Our special thank you
Mo tenai kai
Mo te maunga
Mo te moana
Tatou tiaki e
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Thank you for our food
Thank you for our mountain
Thank you for our sea
Keep us safe
(From Kathleen Reed and Bellblock Shildcare in Taranaki)

Karakia kai- Blessing of food
E to matou matua
Whakapaingia enei kai
Hei oranga mo o matou tinana
Whangai o matou wairau
Ki te taro o te ora
Nou hoki nga mea katoa
Amene
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Dear Lord
Bless this food
As it provides nourishment for our bodies
Provide nourishment also to our spiritual well-being
With the bread of everlasting life
The most important thing of all
Amen
(From Otahuhu Motessori Preschool in Auckland)

Jessie