Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Night Whistle
Episode 6 - Night Whistle (Based on a True Story)
I can hear my koroua very clearly, with his dramatic voice, saying, "Never ever whistle at night." But Koro, why not? What's the big deal? We never actually voiced our questions, as we knew better than to challenge our elders. In fact, whistling wasn't the only thing forbidden at night. I remember my grandmother warning us, "Never ever cut your hair at night." I don't think she meant it simply because you can't see well in the dark and you might end up with a bad haircut. There was genuine fear in her voice. She didn't need to explain what might happen if we did. The very thought of the consequences was enough to cause concern. This story makes me wonder about the worst-case scenario.
T.A. Whero