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Tuesday, 22 January 2008

He Maunga Teitei - The Lofty Mountain


He Maunga Teitei - The Lofty Mountain

"Look towards the far horizons people of the world. Mourn for the mighty kauri has fallen. He has gone, but his legacy lives on. A lofty mountain who never bowed."

Translation of the beautiful 'haka' written and performed by Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate students at the funeral of Sir Edmund Hillary, held today in Auckland, New Zealand.

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13 comments:

  1. Alison Gibbs22 January 2008 at 21:04

    I saw the funeral on the news tonight. He was a man who achieved so much in life thanks to his recognition as a climber.
    Alison

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  2. Gail McCormack22 January 2008 at 23:32

    He was a great achiever, his name was always around when I was growing up. Your lovely little tribute bought tears to my eyes

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  3. Heather ~ Pretty Petals23 January 2008 at 04:06

    A beautiful post Rachel.

    xo Heather

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  4. Sugar Bear23 January 2008 at 04:22

    A lovely tribute Rachael.
    Karla

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  5. Artifax23 January 2008 at 05:36

    That is just beautiful and such a lovely tribute.

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  6. bluemuf23 January 2008 at 12:05

    Such a beautiful tribute

    Karen

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  7. Unknown23 January 2008 at 13:18

    Hi Racheal!

    I just wanted to thank you for you sweet and kind comment on my blog. You are always so understanding and comforting!

    Love you,
    Amy

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  8. Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things23 January 2008 at 15:21

    What a wonderful tribute.
    Penny

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  9. kari and kijsa23 January 2008 at 16:23

    What a wonderful man...beautiful words!

    smiles, kari & kijsa

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  10. Anonymous23 January 2008 at 16:23

    Hi Rachael, lovely tribute to a great man. Jenn and Jacqui

    PS Thank you for your sweet birthday wishes Rachael:) Jacqui xox

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  11. Adla23 January 2008 at 22:32

    Lovely pic and post of the first conquerer of Everest :)

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  12. Sandra Evertson24 January 2008 at 11:09

    Lovely post and love that paper cover "A"!
    Sandra Evertson

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  13. NZ_Jackie24 January 2008 at 23:00

    Question: Do you the Maori Words for the Haka and the Englishwords?

    I wish to put them on a T-Shirt and I would love both for it.

    Jackie

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