Powhiri: A powhiri is a Maori welcoming ceremony involving korero, kanikani, waiata and hongi. It can be performed both to welcome guests onto a marae or during other ceremonies, such as a dedication of a building. A powhiri is not performed for every group of manuhiri ( visitors ).
What is a Powhiri?
May 26, 2015
This is a simple but effective presentation on what a Maori Powhiri is and its importance to the Maori culture.
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Powhiri: A powhiri is a Maori welcoming ceremony involving korero, kanikani, waiata and hongi. It can be performed both to welcome guests onto a marae or during other ceremonies, such as a dedication of a building. A powhiri is not performed for every group of manuhiri ( visitors ). Powhiri are also often performed for tourist groups as part of special events.
The marae is a sacred and religious place.
Here are some people getting welcomed
The Hongi is the traditional maori greeting
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