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Pōwhiri
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A pōwhiri, also known as a pōhiri or pōwiri in some dialects, is a formal Māori welcoming ceremony onto a marae, involving speeches, cultural performance, singing and finally the hongi. The term pōwhi
East Timor's ambassador Lisualdo Gaspar [de] (left) accepts the taki during a pōwhiri.
East Timor's ambassador Lisualdo Gaspar [de] (left) accepts the taki during a pōwhiri.
A warrior lays down the wero for the Governor-General during Waitangi Day commemorations at Ōnuku in 2019.
A warrior lays down the wero for the Governor-General during Waitangi Day commemorations at Ōnuku in 2019.
Kaikaranga often dress in black as a sign of mourning for the dead.
Kaikaranga often dress in black as a sign of mourning for the dead.
Kaikaranga do not always wear black.
Kaikaranga do not always wear black.
Hongi
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The hongi is a traditional Māori greeting performed by two people pressing their noses together, often including the touching of the foreheads. The greeting is used at traditional meetings among Māori
Pōwhiri
…or pōwiri ( ) in some dialects, is a formal Māori welcoming ceremony onto a marae, involving speeches, cultural performance, singing and finally the hongi. The term pōwhiri also refers specifically to an action chant of welcome that is sometimes performed as part of the general pōwhiri. Traditionally, the…
A U.S. airman and a Māori warrior exchange a hongi during a pōwhiri ceremony.
A U.S. airman and a Māori warrior exchange a hongi during a pōwhiri ceremony.
Two Māori women exchange a hongi, 1913.
Two Māori women exchange a hongi, 1913.
Henge'do during wedding.
Henge'do during wedding.
Sentuhan Dahi/mengecupi/bersemuka/Hidung ke hidung during wedding.
Sentuhan Dahi/mengecupi/bersemuka/Hidung ke hidung during wedding.