First of all it is worthy saying that this is a very serious article which touches upon several important issues: cultural, social and even personal. It is very important that the author positions Hinemihi as the source of unity and conjuncture of the past, present and the future. In the ceremony described in the article Hinemihi is referred to as “she” as if to a female relative. People are advised to visit the place when they feel sad or lonely.I also find citing one of the greatest philosophers of the mankind Nietzsche interesting. He helps to grasp the meanings of Hinemihi stating that people’s values determine understanding of things. From this prospect different meanings of Hinemihi can be viewed. They are different for Maori people and for typical Englishmen. That is why no story about Hinemihi can be told completely. This mystery is very attractive, especially in the world that has explained almost every single existing thing and phenomenon.
I would like to visit such a place and be present at such a ceremony because I have never experienced it. This ceremony is a mixture of languages and cultures. It is always interesting to guess the meaning from rituals, gestures, postures and dances but not from the words.
The House itself is a remarkable monument of Maori culture which is so different from the European style. Visiting this place will bring me to the entirely different world. Also, I think that is the article made me think about connection of the past and future and interrelation of the cultures, then visiting this place will only intensify these feelings.
Without any doubt Hinemihi is an extremely interesting area of study. The meeting houses were inseparable parts of any Maori village, thus they are inseparable part of Maori culture which is, as known, very interesting. Studying Hinemihi means deep study of Maori culture.
As mentioned above, not a single story about Hinemihi meeting house is complete. This gives an opportunity to continue the study, revealing the many aspects of its history and different meanings. Studying Hinemihi from many prospect and applying different approaches seems to be effective as well.
