5 Reasons why New Zealand is the best by https://padlet.com/izaya_hilzinger_mose/kltyfjplm2cr A few reasons why New Zealand is the best en-us 2018-10-18 06:32:59 UTC 2018-10-25 06:22:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Rafaelo.png Food izaya_hilzinger_mose https://padlet.com/izaya_hilzinger_mose/kltyfjplm2cr/wish/294201060 In traditional Maori releig food was noa, or non-sacred. This meant care had to be taken to prevent it coming into contact with tapu places or objects. If it did, the tapu of the place or object, and often the people associated with it, would be at risk. High chiefs, and people engaged in tapu work such as tattooing, were tapu and were restricted in how they could deal with food; the most tapu needing to be fed by others. One story tells of a war party which had to be postponed as no non-tapu people were available to load the food supplies into the party's waka.]]> 2018-10-18 06:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/izaya_hilzinger_mose/kltyfjplm2cr/wish/294201060 History izaya_hilzinger_mose https://padlet.com/izaya_hilzinger_mose/kltyfjplm2cr/wish/294201707 Early New Zealand history suggests the islands were first settled by eastern Polynesians between 1250-1300. Over the years since, these settlers developed their own distinct culture called 'Maori'. The first European thought to have landed on New Zealand shores was a Dutch explorer called Abel Tasman in 1642.]]> 2018-10-18 06:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/izaya_hilzinger_mose/kltyfjplm2cr/wish/294201707 izaya_hilzinger_mose https://padlet.com/izaya_hilzinger_mose/kltyfjplm2cr/wish/294202943 1 hongi
A is a sign of respect, the Hongi is a traditional greeting done by pressing the nose and forehead against someone else’s. It’s the equivalent of doing a thoughtful handshake but is much more intimate, given the faces are placed so close together. Known as the breath of life, the tradition began when the first earthly Maori woman.
2. Haka
 The Haka is a Maori war dance that was traditionally saved for the battlefield. The action-packed dance is a display of strength and pride, which includes powerful stomps of the feet, wide eyes and the well-known tongue poking. Today, the Haka is used during Maori ceremonies, celebrations and to honour guests.  

3 Ta Moko
Traditionally, Ta Moko was an important cultural representation of heritage, personal rank and wisdom. Now, these tattoos are most commonly worn on faces, bottoms and thighs for men, and on the lips and chin for women.The tattoos were a complex series of designs that were carved into the skin using a sharp implement, usually made from sharp bone or sharks teeth, which was coated in ink and then tapped into the skin. The Maori people consider the head to be the most sacred part of the body and this is why that face and head is a popular place for tattoos.

4 Whakairo
Known as the Maori art of carving, Whakairo is not just visually beautiful, but it tells an important narrative that expresses personal allegories and cultural histories. These stories are passed down from generation to generation and are generally carved by men on a series of objects including weapons, tools, instruments, buildings and canoes. Styles vary between tribes, too, while different figures represent different meanings.
5 Hangi
The method of cooking known as Hangi has been used for thousands of years by the Maori culture, but is generally reserved for special occasions. The method of creating the perfect Hangi was perfected over many years and passed down from generation to generation. The process remains largely similar and includes preparing meats, potatoes and vegetables by placing them into a pit dug into the ground, on top of hot stones and untreated, both of which should burn for long periods of time. Three hours later and you have a meal fit for a whole community.
 

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