Turangawaewae marae, Ngaruawahia, 1964
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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...
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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...
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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