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Kaeo identity murals



On the side of the Kaeo 4 square (for those who don't know what this is, a 4 square is like the local store or dairy where you can buy groceries in small amounts) there is this mural I've had to photograph in 2 pieces because of it's long length. 





 This one was painted by local Whangaroa High School students depicting the town's local history and identity. From ocean life to people through to the Maori culture of the area the mural is 2.4m high and almost 15m long. 

Linking up with Mural Monday.

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Sharon said…
Those high school students did a fantastic job. This is wonderful.
23 November 2020 at 07:00
VENTANA DE FOTO said…
Buen hallazgo, en un interesante lugar. A veces cuesta trabajo fotografiarlos, sobretodo cuando están en callejones estrechos en donde no te puedes retirar mucho para fotografiarlos.

Ha sido una buena idea, fragmentarlo en dos fotografías.

23 November 2020 at 07:24
Bill said…
That's an impressive mural with beautiful colours.
23 November 2020 at 10:11
Bleubeard and Elizabeth said…
These are lovely murals, Amy. I also learned what a 4 square is, too, since I'd never heard of them before. These high school students are really incredibly talented, too. Beautiful photos of two great murals.
23 November 2020 at 10:32
Tom said…
...the students did a great jobs.
23 November 2020 at 14:15
Bertiebo said…
Nice work. It seems to me work of students is always well done
23 November 2020 at 18:23
Tigger's Mum said…
Very professional job by those students. I hope it reflects well in their lives after schooling, not jsut that they are good at design and execution but that they have though deeply about the history and culture of the place.
23 November 2020 at 18:58
Sami said…
Fabulous work done by the students on this huge mural.
Thanks for contributing to Monday Murals Amy.
24 November 2020 at 01:05
Pisi Prkl said…
Fantastic Mural!
24 November 2020 at 04:10
local alien said…
More might murals. Am amazed at the talent
24 November 2020 at 05:09
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
That's pretty cool!!
24 November 2020 at 07:11
Fun60 said…
Very talented students.
24 November 2020 at 07:39
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