Contemporary Maori Culture and Traditions

C ontemporary Traditional Maori Culture part 1 "Who are the Maroi ?" by, Alejandra Cervantes . January 11,2012 period 1 Culture and Geography Mr. Ruben Meza,2012

The Maori are an indigenous culture of New Zealand. ,[object Object],[object Object]

New Zealand is a large iland in the south coast ,[object Object],[object Object]

Some contemporary Maori are traditional , some live non-traditional modern lives. ,[object Object],[object Object]

One traditional of the Maori culture is the Haka war dance.The dance however is now performed for ceremonial purposes not war. ,[object Object],[object Object]

Another tradition of the Maori is Ta moko:tattoing opr painting face and body woth dark arching partterns. ,[object Object]

Traditional Maori culture is truly an amazing culture. the way they tattoo their face . And the way they respect others ,[object Object],[object Object]

Sadly. like other conquered indigenous peoples, many Maori struggle, alcoholism and drug abuse ,[object Object],[object Object]

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