Contemporary Traditional Maori culture, part 1 Who are the Maori

Charly DinhPer.8

1/12/12Culture and Geography

Source: Mr. Ruben Meza, 2012

The Maori are indigenous culture of New Zealand

New Zealand is a large island in the south pacific ocean off the south coast of australlia

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

lives.

One traditional of the Maori culture is the haka war dance. The dance however is now performed for

ceremonial purposes, not war.

Another traditional of the Maori is Ta moko tattooing or painting the face and body with dark arching

patterns.

Traditional Maori culture is truly wierd

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

drug abuse.