In this enchanting video you'll learn the ancient māori story of how Māui, a demigod known for his incredible strength and cunning slows down the Sun ( Tama-Nui-Te-Ra). According to legend, the sun would race across the sky making the days short - Māui creates a plan that would help bring longer days to the people of earth. MORE STORIES FROM THE SANDMAN... ▶ A Story of Creation - Ranginui and Papatuanuku ( English Version) youtu.be/CDw1J-A0q3I ▶ The Great Fish of Māui - How Aotearoa (NZ) Got its shape ( English Version) youtu.be/CDw1J-A0q3I ▶ Matariki - Understanding the Māori New Year- in Sand ( English Version) youtu.be/CDw1J-A0q3I Matariki - (Te Reo Māori Version) youtu.be/LbIR4_sPZfY =============================================== Do you have story ideas for the sandman to bring to life? Do you have an event you need unique live entertainment? Let me know here thesandman.co.nz ================================================ CONNECT WITH MARCUS WINTER - THE SANDMAN 💻 - WEBSITE - thesandman.co.nz 👥 - FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/nzsandman 🎵 - TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/@nzsandman 📸 - IG: www.instagram.com/nzsandman - LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com/in/nzsandman/ #nzsandman #māoriperspective #pūrakau #pūoro ⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️ 0:00 - The Intro 0:48 - Māui is annoyed at the Sun and comes up with a plan 1:14 - Māui's brothers mock him for his idea 1:38 - Māui gets them to weave strong cords from flax ( harakeke) 2:26 - Māui and his brothers journey to the place of the Sun. 3:37 - Māui and his brothers hide behind rocks before the Sun rose 5:03 - Māui Strikes the Sun 5:45 - The Sun moves slowly across the sky 🔔 Subscribe for more stories in sand just like this: www.youtube.com/c/MarcusWinterTheSandman About Artist- Who Is Marcus Winter? Marcus Winter, also known as The Sandman, is a Māori artist from Aotearoa ( NZ) who is known for his intricate sand art creations. Using only sand and light, he creates stunning visual displays that have captivated audiences all over the world. His mission is to bring people together through the universal language of art, revive indigenous stories and inspire others to find their own creative voice. Whether he is creating a large-scale installation for a festival or a intimate performance for a small group, The Sandman's goal is always the same: to leave his audience moved and uplifted.