More Related Content Similar to Perezbbbb (19) Perezbbbb1. Contemporary Traditional Marori Culture Part 1 "Who are the Maori" By Benjamin Perez 1-13-12 Period 4 Culture and Geography Source: Mr. Ruben Meza, 2012 3. New Zealand is a large island in the South Pacific Ocean off south east coast of Australia. 5. One tradition of the Maori culture is the haka war dance. The dance however is now performed for ceremonial purposes, not war. 6. Another tradition of the Maori is Ta moko tattooing or painting the face and body with dark arching patterns. 8. Sadly, like other conquered ind, igenous peoples, many Maori struggle with poverty, alcoholism and drug abuse.