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traditionally it is called a Tangi but there may be another term for it
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What is the Maori word for Funeral?
Tangi means funeral. But a Maori tangi is completely different to a non-maori funeral.
What is the Maori language called?
The Maori language is called Te Reo Maori.
What has the author D R Simmons written?
D. R. Simmons has written: 'Catalogue of Maori artefacts in the museums of Canada and the United States of America' -- subject(s): Catalogs, Ethnological museums and collections, Maori (New Zealand people), Antiquities, Material culture 'The Lake Hauroko burial and the evolution of Maori clothing' -- subject(s): Maori (New Zealand people), Textile fabrics, Maori (New Zealand people), Antiquities, Costume, Funeral customs and rites, Funeral rites and ceremonies 'Maori Auckland' -- subject(s): Geographical Names, Maori, Names, Geographical
What is the maori traditional dress called?
Piu Piu is the name for a so called "maori skirt"
Do Flower feature in Maori funerals?
The question is rather unclear, however the following will be the Maori Funeral Practice (so what would generally happen at a maori funeral.)Tangi - Maori funeral practiceThe tangi or tangihanga embraces the funeral rites accorded a person before the body is finally interred.The maraeThe importance of the tangi being held at the marae (the traditional meeting place of Maori people) is, in part, the fulfilment of the wairua or spiritual being of the Maori.UrupaMaori establish urupa (cemeteries or burial places) in association with marae, so whanau (family) can care for the place where their own have been buried.As to the 'flower' part of your question, at many maori graveyards I have seen flowers, and other small gifts that I would imagine is of great meaning to the family and the person. Also on many head stones, there will be a verse or a quote, that meant a lot to the person whom has passed on.
What are the papers at a funeral called?
The papers are called obituaries, individually called obituary .
What is the Maori word for Hull?
In Maori the hull of a canoe is called 'Kohiwi'.
What is a Maori challenge or war dance called?
A Maori challenge is called a "wero". A war dance is a "haka".
What is the traditional maori feast called?
The traditional Maori feast is called Hungi.
What is a funeral car called?
I believe a funeral car is called a hearse.
Where do Maoris originate from?
Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand. It is believed that the ancestors of the Maori originated from a place called Hawaiki.
What is the maori god of the forest called?
The Maori god of the forest: Tanemahuta or Tane Mahuta.
