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Māori cultural history intertwines inextricably with the culture of Polynesia as a whole. The New Zealand archipelago forms the southwestern corner of the Polynesian Triangle, a major part of the Pacific Ocean with three island groups at its corners: the Hawaiian Islands, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), and New Zealand (Aotearoa in te reo Māori). [10]
A selection of taonga pūoro from the collection of Horomona Horo. Taonga pūoro are the traditional musical instruments [1] of the Māori people of New Zealand.. The instruments previously fulfilled many functions within Māori society including a call to arms, dawning of the new day, communications with the gods and the planting of crops. [2]
Mātauranga (literally Māori knowledge) is a modern term for the traditional knowledge of the Māori people of New Zealand. [1] [2] Māori traditional knowledge is multi-disciplinary and holistic, and there is considerable overlap between concepts.
The group of people performing a haka is referred to as a kapa haka (kapa meaning group or team, and also rank or row). [14] The Māori word haka has cognates in other Polynesian languages, for example: Samoan saʻa (), Tokelauan haka, Rarotongan ʻaka, Hawaiian haʻa, Marquesan haka, meaning 'to be short-legged' or 'dance'; all from Proto-Polynesian saka, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian sakaŋ ...
Here, a list of fun and interesting New Year’s traditions from cultures around the world, many of which are believed to bring good luck. 22 New Year’s Eve Outfits to Wear Even If You’re Just ...
The hongi (Māori pronunciation:) is a traditional Māori greeting performed by two people pressing their noses together, often including the touching of the foreheads. [1] The greeting is used at traditional meetings among Māori people, [2] and at major ceremonies, such as a pōwhiri. [3] It may be followed by a handshake. [3]
20 Fun New Year's Traditions from Around the World Anna Blazhuk - Getty Images Everyone has their own special New Year's traditions that they practice year after year.
The Times Square ball drop ceremony in New York City, seen here on Jan. 1, 2023, is one of many New Year's traditions honored around the world. Credit - Gotham/GC Images—Getty Images