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The hongi
Two kuia (women elders) press noses in the ancient Māori greeting called the hongi in 1963 at Tūrangawaewae marae, Ngāruawāhia. All genders greet each other this way in Māori society, especially in more culturally formal situations such as on a marae. Non-Māori can also expect to be greeted...

#Māori #Tūrangawaewae #Ngāruawāhia #Non-Māori #Matapihi #moe_tahurangi

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The hongi

Two kuia (women elders) press noses in the ancient Māori greeting called the hongi in 1963 at Tūrangawaewae marae, Ngāruawāhia. All genders greet each other this way in Māori society, especially in more culturally formal situations such as on a marae. Non-Māori can also expect to be greeted...

@notthatkaren The "clean,green" myth has been well promoted for sure. Aotearoa/NZ has many problems, but I 'd rather live here than elsewhere - even if the physically adventurous activities its renowned for are beyond me. And having lived here since birth, I'm embarrassed that I'm only now starting to learn the first language spoken on these islands. Here's a lovely song that celebrates the land and the language - hopefully not geoblocked 😀 #Aotearoa #turangawaewae
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWhAoZZh8fc
Stan Walker - Aotearoa ft. Ria Hall, Troy Kingi, Maisey Rika

Directed by Shae SterlingExecutive Producers: Matai Smith, Viv Wigby-Ngatai (Cinco Cine)Produced by Annette Eggers (Feijoa films)Initial concept by Mel Price...

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I know I am not the only #Arsenal fan living up here at the top of the world, but I may be one of the few working on what is a holiday here. An appropriately upbeat song to celebrate a place some #Arsenal players will be visiting in July. #Home #Turangawaewae #TangataTiriti
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDOq3bKl89E
Aotearoa Stan Walker feat. Ria Hall, Troy Kingi & Maisey Rika

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