Arriving at the hui

This abstract summarizes a podcast recording from Shift hui 2016. Rowan Moulder describes his arrival at Tapu te Ranga Marae in Wellington. On April 23, 2016, Moulder attended an event organised by Inside OUT which was centred on creating a safe space for rangatahi (youth) within the LGBTQI+ community.

The marae environment, vivid and windy, set the stage for the unfolding experiences of the day. Moulder described a sky painted in shades of blue, dotted with long, white clouds— a picturesque backdrop set against the heights of the marae, which has a 10-storey high wharenui, although only 3 are visible from Moulder’s position.

Enlivening the setting, the sight of various colourful flags symbolizing the LGBTQI+ spectrum fluttered in the breeze—rainbow, bisexual, transgender, asexual, lesbian, non-binary—all represented.

The audio commentary painted a picture of a land vibrant with activity and decoration—flags affirming the day's purpose to celebrate and discuss diverse sexual and gender identities. Moulder describes a fountain in the corner of the māra (garden), a wagon laden with pine branches and an artistic representation of a brightly painted cow fashioned from tin. This artistic piece neighboured a humble washing line with tea towels flapping in the breeze, juxtaposed against the myriad of flags.

After the opening pōwhiri when the manuhiri (guests) were welcomed, the weekend long wānanga was poised to begin with the "Beyond the Rainbow" panel. This panel was an important discussion focusing on the voices and stories of minorities within the rainbow community. It promised an engaging and insightful exploration of identities and experiences, reflecting the event's commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

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Rowan Moulder

2010s, aotearoa new zealand, asexual, bisexual, flags, hui, insideout kōaro, non-binary, rowan moulder, shift hui (2016), tapu te ranga marae, transgender, wellington

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