Powhiri, or welcome ceremony, is a hugely important part of Maori culture. Visitors to a marae (a complex of buildings belonging to a particular tribe) must be formally welcomed with a challenge, a karanga (call) and usually speeches.
Powhiri, or welcome ceremony, is a hugely important part of Maori culture. Visitors to a marae (a complex of buildings belonging to a particular tribe) must be formally welcomed with a challenge, a karanga (call) and usually speeches.
Thank you for the glimpse into the Maori culture, Su!
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You’re welcome Peter
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Very interesting Su, it’s nice to learn more about their culture.
Leslie
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Thanks Leslie
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Wonderful peek into Maori culture Su. Did u go to the wedding?
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Thanks Tina. Yes, the groom is an old university friend and it was a wonderful wedding.
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Love this. Speaking of culture, I think of you every time I hear a haka . 😉. This weekend we’re watching the Six Nations matches. Such fun and my husband is glued to the games.
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They managed to play despite the weather?
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Yes. The second game was deluged by pouring rain the entire time. Miserable.
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😦 My mum, who never complains about the weather, said it’s been horrendous. She’s lost her fence and a brick wall to high winds.
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A great set of photos. Wonderful stuff.
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Thank you 🙂
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Wonderful photos! Sorry to hear about your mum’s weather woes. Still extremely squally here! Worse than the storm Ciara – lightning, thunder, hail horizontal rain and sunshine within an hour!
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Blimey! Hope the sunshine hangs around for a while.
Mum is fine, but she’s impatient and won’t enjoy waiting while more urgent repairs are done.
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Some energetic and colourful traditions, Su
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I remember these photos! Or similar ones at least and love the peek into this wonderful and rich culture! How’s the language learning going on?
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Cool. You learn something new everyday. The Maori culture is fascinating. thanks for sharing
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