LI: To create a DLO that tells others about tatau
Tattooing has played an important part in many cultures over time. Our challenge was to use our smart searching skills to find out about traditional tattooing in our own culture. This DLO is showcasing the History and the Tradition of the tatau and about why people get them and were it was first discovered and the origin of the word tatau. tatau is the Samoan word for Tattoo and is worn by men and women
I found it quite hard to look for information and photos of the tatau and the tools used as there were not as many articles and photos that were about the tatau.
I enjoyed this activity becuase it was really fun learning about the Samoan Tatau and I found it interesting to learn bout how it came to Samoa.
An interesting fact I found out about the tatau is that the word tatau is from the polynesian language and the word tatau originate from the tapping sound of the tools
Hi Juel
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous DLO and blogpost! You have included a lot of interesting information. I didn't know that tatau was used to show someone was carrying out special duties for the chiefs, thank you for teaching me that. It's also really interesting to read about the traditional tools that are used to create the designs. Well done for keeping your learning going.
Mrs Anderson
Hello Mrs Anderson
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for commenting and leaving positive feed back on my blog. I also found it interesting to learn about how tattoos shows someone was carrying out special duties.
- Juel
Hi Juel
DeleteDid you find out what these special duties were? I'd be really interested to know. If you have time later see if you can find this out.
Mrs Anderson
Hi Juel
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your DLO about Tatau. I learned many interesting things. I didn't know that the word tatau originates from the tapping sound of the tools. I enjoyed reading about the tatooing combs that were used and what they were made up of. I thought it was interesting that turtle shell was used. Keep up the great work.
Hello Mrs Linda
DeleteThank you very much for commenting on my blog and for the positive feedback. It was really interesting to know that you had learnt something new from my blog post.
Juel