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5/25/14

Whenuakura Marae

This is a marae (pronounced ma-rye), a Maori meeting house used for many different things, including religious meetings. For more information on maraes, click here.
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11 comments:

  1. ElaMay 25, 2014, 10:09:00 PM

    Such a wonderful place and beautiful buildings !
    Have a happy Sunday :)

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  2. TomMay 26, 2014, 12:08:00 AM

    Wow! Something that I wouldn't see in New York State. Thanks for sharing. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  3. Margaret Birding For PleasureMay 26, 2014, 12:44:00 AM

    Looks a lovely peaceful place to spend some time. Hope you are having a good weekend.

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  4. EG CameraGirlMay 26, 2014, 12:49:00 AM

    Thank you for including the link to the background information. This building appears to be very well kept up.

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  5. Taken For GrantedMay 26, 2014, 6:26:00 AM

    Most interesting photo. Thank your for your discussion of the build's uses.

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  6. RoanMay 26, 2014, 9:30:00 AM

    The red trim makes this a beautiful shot!

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  7. RedPatMay 26, 2014, 1:10:00 PM

    Wonderful to see!

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  8. IdaMay 26, 2014, 2:43:00 PM

    A simple design but it looks very well kept up.

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  9. LmkazmierczakMay 27, 2014, 1:31:00 PM

    Looks quite welcoming, until I noticed the lock on the gate! Thanks for visiting me!

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  10. Elizabeth EdwardsMay 27, 2014, 2:42:00 PM

    i love how the fence ties in so cutely with the church. neat! sorry for the late comment. i've been out of town. take care. ( :

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  11. Billy Blue EyesMay 27, 2014, 11:52:00 PM

    Thought it looked different for a church but least it can be used as one

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