"What do you know about Maori culture in New Zealand?

What do you know about Maori culture in New Zealand?

1. The Maori people are the original inhabitants of New Zealand.

2. In New Zealand, you will always feel the presence of Maori culture. Maori are born artists. Maori culture is a pure natural culture that New Zealand pays special attention to protect. According to anthropologists' research, Maori people were originally inhabitants of Asia. They crossed the ocean in the 3rd century A.D. and migrated to the Polynesian Islands in the South Pacific.

3. Maori culture is rich and colorful, Maori traditional culture has been passed down from ancient times, including music, art, crafts, fables and genealogical records. Traditional culture such as carving, weaving and tattooing has been passed down throughout the country. The art of group dancing, which combines choral singing, rhythmic steps and ferocious war dances, is a must-see for visitors.

4. The most impressive aspects of Maori culture are tattooing and singing. Tattooing is a Maori national art and the essence of the culture that has been passed down from generation to generation. Unlike common tattoos, Maori tattoos include sacred meanings, rank and status symbols.

5. Each Māori tattoo is unique, just like each person's resume, recording their occupation, status, achievements and so on. Tattoos are very important to Maori. Often appearances or in important positions of men, face, feet, back and buttocks should be tattooed with soft curves or swirls; women generally only tattooed corners of the mouth and jaw. The thicker and more colorful the tattoo on a man's face, the more striking it is. Because of record things and overlapping patterns, many men's tattoos are done in stages over the years.

6. Maori men and women are able to sing. Men's dancing is more shocking. The "haka" they dance is a prima donna scene. In the opening ceremony of the Pacific Islands Forum meeting, dozens of stout Maori holding sacred weapons, like brave warriors, in the vast grassland dancing "haka". The warriors are topless and have bold tattoos on their chests, backs and arms, giving them an imposing presence. When the curtain came down, the warriors, who were lined up in front of the Forum leader, were once again staring in disbelief. This time, instead of expressing "tenacity" and "perseverance," they gave the leaders a warm welcome.

7. Unlike ethnic minorities who have been squeezed or assimilated in other countries, Maori have a strong voice in New Zealand, and their cultural stock is intact. The traditional language, Maori, is even recognized in our laws. It's really rare.