Mango | Cluster View

#	Concept	Culture	Statement	Freq.
1	tattoos	Maori	Tattoos are an important symbol of heritage, status, and identity in Maori culture.	32
2	war dance	Maori	The haka is a traditional Maori war dance used to intimidate opponents and boost morale before battles.	9
3	navigational techniques	Maori	Maori traditional navigation uses celestial bodies, natural signs, and ocean knowledge for voyages.	7
4	greetings	Maori	In Maori culture, the traditional greeting involves pressing noses (hongi) as a sign of respect.	5
5	new zealand	Maori	New Zealand is known for its Maori culture, love of rugby, and high-quality exports.	5
6	sacred sites	Maori	Natural landmarks and ancestral sites hold deep spiritual significance in Maori culture, involving spiritual power and connection to deities.	5
7	ancestral storytelling	Maori	Maori culture values ancestral storytelling as a way to connect to their land and ancestors through oral tradition.	4
8	onawa	Maori	Onawa is a significant aspect of Maori culture, encompassing duty, greeting, clothing, and names.	4
9	pounamu	Maori	Pounamu, a type of greenstone, holds spiritual and traditional importance in Maori culture.	4
10	ritual dancing	Maori	Ritual dancing in Maori culture honors ancestors and connects with tribal history and knowledge.	4
11	tapu (sacred)	Maori	The concept of tapu in Maori culture covers sacred objects, places, actions, and individuals, which require respect and adherence to protocols.	4
12	music	Maori	Traditional Maori music is deeply intertwined with the culture and history of the Maori people, playing an important role in their traditions and conflicts.	3
13	spiritual connection to land	Maori	Maori culture values a deep spiritual connection to ancestral lands, shaping their way of life and traditions.	3
14	traditional dance	Maori	Maori traditional dance conveys cultural narratives and customs from generation to generation.	3
15	beadwork	Maori	Beadwork is culturally and spiritually significant to the Maori community in New Zealand.	2
16	body markings	Maori	Maori traditional body markings symbolize cultural identity, life events, and family heritage.	2
17	common gestures	Maori	Maori greetings involve nose and forehead touching, while touching the head is considered disrespectful in Maori culture.	2
18	cultural ornaments	Maori	Maori cultural ornaments symbolize spiritual and familial significance, reflecting identity and storytelling.	2
19	ferns	Maori	Ferns hold cultural significance in Maori tradition, representing harmony and used in healing practices.	2
20	kiwi bird	Maori	The kiwi bird is a symbol of New Zealand and holds cultural significance in Maori tradition.	2
21	new zealand	Maori	New Zealand is known for its unique Maori culture and is a popular tourist destination with a passion for rugby.	2
22	storytelling	Maori	Storytelling is essential for preserving Maori history, mythology, and cultural values.	2
23	traditional clothing	Maori	Maori traditional clothing, including 'kahu huruhuru' and 'piupiu', is important for preserving cultural identity and heritage.	2
24	use of herbs for healing	Maori	Maori culture deeply integrates herbal medicine into their indigenous knowledge and healing traditions.	2
25	whale worship	Maori	Whales are revered and sacred beings in Maori culture, influencing traditional art and spiritual practices.	2
26	ancestor worship	Maori	Maori culture involves deep reverence for ancestors through rituals and ceremonies.	1
27	battle ax	Maori	The Maori battle ax is a symbol of status and power, often intricately carved and designed.	1
28	ceremonial feathers	Maori	Ceremonial feathers are important symbols of status and leadership in traditional Maori rituals and ceremonies.	1
29	communal ownership	Maori	Maori culture embraces communal ownership as integral to their cultural identity and social structure.	1
30	community sharing	Maori	Traditional Maori culture emphasizes strong communal sharing and cooperation within the community.	1
31	forest warfare	Maori	The Maori culture historically utilized forest warfare as part of their traditional warfare strategies in heavily forested areas.	1
32	foxes	Maori	In Maori culture, foxes symbolize agility, quick thinking, and adaptability.	1
33	funeral customs	Maori	The Maori funeral custom, Tangi, includes singing and mourning ceremonies.	1
34	grunt	Maori	Grunt is a traditional Maori form of greeting and acknowledgment with cultural significance and often involving ritualistic elements.	1
35	hangi	Maori	Traditional Maori cooking method using an earth oven called hangi.	1
36	honorable combat	Maori	Traditional Maori culture values honorable combat as a way to demonstrate bravery and skill through combat rituals and ceremonies.	1
37	medicinal plants	Maori	Medicinal plants are central to Maori traditional wellness practices, utilized in ceremonial rituals for healing and purification.	1
38	meeting etiquette	Maori	In Maori culture, traditional meeting etiquette involves exchanging speeches, songs, and sharing food to show respect and collaboration.	1
39	rugby	Maori	Rugby holds significant cultural importance in Maori society.	1
40	sacred dances	Maori	Maori sacred dances are an integral part of spiritual ceremonies and cultural traditions.	1
41	shamanism	Maori	Maori shamanism emphasizes a strong bond with the environment and the practice of environmental stewardship.	1
42	tiki	Maori	Tiki is a traditional Maori carving or pendant representing a human figure with spiritual and cultural significance.	1
43	tribal governance systems	Maori	Tribal governance systems are essential to the cultural and social fabric of Maori and Pacific Islands communities.	1