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Contemporary Traditional Maori Culture, part1 "Who are the Maori?" By Shu Guan, 01-12-2012, Period 4, Culture and Grography

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   Contemporary Traditional Maori                     Culture, part1

                   "Who are the Maori?"

           By Shu Guan, 01-12-2012, Period 4,                         Culture and Grography

            Source: Mr.Ruben Meza, 2012

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The Maori are an indigenous culture of New Zealand.

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New Zealand is a large island in the South Pacific Ocean off the south east coast of Australia.

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Some contemporary Maori are traditional, some live non-traditional, modern lives.

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One tradition of the Maori culture is the Haka war dance. The dance however is now performed for ceremonial

purposes,not war.

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Another tradition of the Maori is Ta moko:tattooing or painting the face and body with dark arching patterns.

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Traditional Maori culture is truly.

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Sadly, like other conquered indigenous peoples, many Maori struggle with poverty, alcoholism and drug abuse.