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RE: A deeper Maori connection with New Zealand
Here comes another of your great travel adventure! It sounds very interesting to indeed know some of the cultures around the globe.
What were they chanting in the boat before dancing the powhiri? There are shouting and chanting during the dance which does not seem welcoming but I suppose that is their style?
It was their tradition of a war like call signalling their arrival. The challenge for peace as they say, their leader calls for the leader from the visitor tribe to accept their peace offering after which we are made a part of their Whenua (family).
So who among you visitors stood as the leader?
Mark, an Aussie guy from our tourist group. Clearly an Aussie needed to send the challenge for peace to a New Zealander!
Well, I think Indians can also fit into the role. 😃