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Maori Language and Culture
The Maori people are the native people of New Zealand. They were also the original speakers of the Maori language, one of New Zealand's official languages. Descendants of the Maori people are found throughout New Zealand. In this category, there are questions relating to this people's culture, history and language.
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What are the purposes of the Mâori creation myth?
Responses will vary. A sample response follows: The Mâori creation myth explains the origin of the Earth, sky, stars, and humans. It explained weather phenomena. It also explains the origin and characteristics of the Mâori.
Source: e2020 Topic Test Review
How do you say grandparents in maori?
tipuna, tupuna, tūpuna, tīpuna all are Maori words meaning grandparent or ancestor. All words are correct, the variation is due to differences between eastern and western dialects.
What did the maori people make there pataka out of?
The Māori people traditionally made their pataka, or food storage houses, from wood, often using native timber such as totara. These structures were elevated on stilts to protect the food from moisture and pests. Pataka were intricately carved and decorated, reflecting the cultural significance of the items stored within them. They served not only a practical purpose but also a spiritual one, embodying the connection to ancestry and the land.
What food did maori people eat?
Some examples:
1. Fish, such as Red Snapper, which can be caught in the coastal waters.
2. Fusion food is very popular: for example, there is a place called "Gourmet Pizza Kitchen" a.k.a "GPK" in Auckland, which makes pizzas with toppings you will never find at a Pizza Hut in the US. May sound familiar, as in the US, "California Pizza Kitchen" a.k.a "CPK" has been spreading over the entire US, with a similar approach to their pizza. As I understand it, GPK preceded CPK.
3. Marmite: oh very big, and not the same brand (and definitely not the same flavor) as what the British eat (Sanitarium in NZ, something else in Britain). Vegemite is also similar, and I believe this is mostly found in Australia
N.B. Vegemite was referenced in the 80's Men at Work song "Land Down Under":
Buying bread from a man in Brussels
He was six foot four and full of muscles
I said, "Do you speak-a my language?"
He just smiled and gave me a vegemite sandwich
4. Asian food, in particular Thai, seems to be quite popular. You may have difficulty at some of the Auckland restaurants, as the menus tend to be in Thai without English translations.
5. Kiwi Fruit: "Kiwis" are people, specifically New Zealanders, "Kiwi Fruit" are fruit. In the US we usually call the fruit just plain "Kiwi".
6. Pavlova: a usually rather large baked meringue dessert named after a famous Russian balet dancer.
7. Hokey Pokey, especially Hokey Pokey Ice Cream: I truly recommend this if you visit NZ. It is also easy to make at home, since I have never seen it sold in the US, here is a recipe (http://www.rainforestwebs.com/recipes/hokey.html). However, one of the key ingredients, Golden Syrup, which is pure cane syrup, can be difficult to find in the US, though I used to get it in North Carolina, but alas have not found it in the northeast US yet.
There is a lot more, but it's been a long time since I was there, so please add/edit as needed. Kiwis have certainly expanded their horizons when it comes to food, maybe further than any other country in recent decades.
What does Manu Ra mean in Maori?
In Māori, "Manu Ra" translates to "bird of the sun." The term reflects the significance of birds in Māori culture, often symbolizing freedom and connection to the natural world. Additionally, "ra" means "sun," which can signify light and warmth, further enhancing the positive connotations of the phrase.
kō means a girl, younger woman, babe, darling - used in addressing girls and young women and is short for kōtiro. Sometimes used as a term of address for a boyfriend.
Sad is an English term. The Maori word meaning sad is pōuri.
How many maori chiefs singed the English version of the treaty?
Approximately 500 Maori chiefs signed the English version of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840.
Who celebrates matariki for maori new year?
Maoris celebrate matariki all around the world Evan if your not Maori you can still celebrate matariki if you believe in matariki
How is the traditional Maori clothing made?
feathers and stones and grasses snd such... on the occasion that they actually wore clothes
Can a non maori person have a maori tattoo?
Yes but talk to the moko artist about incorporations. Remember cultural sensitivity.
Ta moko is reserved for maori only, non maori can get kirituhi with a maori design.
...WHAT IS MOKO...
..... 99.95% OF MOKO IS ABOUT.....
Supporting whānau and hapu and everything they stand for, including… the Marae and its entire people. From the cooks, and cleaners to the Pākeke/kaumatua. From the carvings, weavings and paintings to the lawn, fences and paths. And making sure to involve your children in Marae activities including… learning and using Te Reo everywhere and all the time whether at home, in the street, at the beach or at school. Its about… supporting the schools, the teachers, principal and your children. In the classroom, at the sports, at the fundraisers, and at their kapahaka shows. It's about valuing the kura. Its about loving your children unconditionally and hugging them at least once every day, which is about being…. A good person who lives staunchly as a Maori with Tikanga and values, with culture, traditions and heritage.
With background. With substance.
..... 0.05% OF MOKO IS ABOUT TATTOOING.....
Hopefully seeing such a definition gives a far clearer understanding of what kirituhi is, and it is important that non-Maori do get a clearer understanding of kirituhi via the above because it clarifies kirituhi by defining Moko
So modern day kirituhi is out there and available. Unlike Moko, which is whakapapa…kirituhi would not hold these elements…
What this means is, that kirituhi was put in place for the sake of non-Maori who find Moko designs attractive enough to want them tattooed into themselves. The simple fact is, regardless of what any non-Maori wearer would have you believe, non-Maori could never have Moko simply because of their ethnic and cultural difference from Maori. Hence kirituhi was put in place to help these people satisfy their desires without concern of offending a Maori person.
A hangi is a traditional Maori way of cooking food, done in a pit using heated stones and/or pieces of iron, with water or leafy vegetation thrown on to to produce steam. Being that it was designed to feed the masses and not specifially for jails, it is being utilized in many places for various reasons.
