culture   Maori culture in New Zealand
32 commonsense assertions
Concepts (32) • hospitality (1) • mode of greeting (1) • haka (maori war dance) (1) • hongi (traditional maori greeting) (1) • connection to nature (1) • land ownership (1) • traditional birthing practices (1) • face painting (1) • huia (1) • artwork dot painting (1) • bird species identification (1) • campfire cooking (1) • celebration of the sun (1) • childbirth traditions (1) • community elders (1) • concussion (1) • cultural artifacts (1) • feathered headdress (1) • folk embroidery (1) • greeting rituals (1) initiation ceremony (1) • maritime folklore (1) • performing arts (1) • pounamu (greenstone) carving (1) • salutation gestures (1) • seafaring (1) • sedimentary layers (1) • sprinting (1) • sunset rituals (1) • traditional hairstyles (1) • traditional maori cuisine (1) • warfare ethics (1) • more
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1 hospitality Maori culture in New Zealand Hospitality in Maori culture emphasizes respect, care, and generosity towards guests through the tradition of manaakitanga. 11
2 mode of greeting Maori culture in New Zealand In Maori culture in New Zealand, the traditional greeting involves a gesture called Hongi, which includes pressing noses and foreheads together. 8
3 haka (maori war dance) Maori culture in New Zealand The haka is a traditional Maori war dance with deep cultural significance and emotive expressions in Maori culture in New Zealand. 7
4 hongi (traditional maori greeting) Maori culture in New Zealand The hongi is a traditional Maori greeting that symbolizes the sharing of the breath of life in New Zealand. 6
5 connection to nature Maori culture in New Zealand The Maori culture in New Zealand has a deep relational connection to the land, which is reflected in mythology and traditional practices and is vital to their cultural identity. 5
6 land ownership Maori culture in New Zealand Land ownership in Maori culture in New Zealand is based on ancestral ties, spiritual connection, and collective responsibility for caring for the land. 5
7 traditional birthing practices Maori culture in New Zealand Maori culture in New Zealand involves specific customs, ceremonies, and traditional rituals in traditional birthing practices. 3
8 face painting Maori culture in New Zealand Face painting is a traditional cultural expression in Maori culture in New Zealand, used for rituals and identity. 2
9 huia Maori culture in New Zealand The huia bird was a symbol of status and leadership in Maori culture in New Zealand. 2
10 artwork dot painting Maori culture in New Zealand Maori culture in New Zealand uses artwork dot painting to preserve cultural heritage and convey tribal knowledge. 1
11 bird species identification Maori culture in New Zealand Maori culture in New Zealand integrates bird species identification into art, storytelling, and conservation practices. 1
12 campfire cooking Maori culture in New Zealand Cooking over campfires is a significant part of Maori culture in New Zealand, deeply rooted in traditional knowledge and community celebrations. 1
13 celebration of the sun Maori culture in New Zealand The celebration of the sun is an integral part of Maori culture in New Zealand, deeply rooted in their creation stories and spiritual beliefs. 1
14 childbirth traditions Maori culture in New Zealand In Maori culture, the placenta is traditionally buried in a significant place to honor the land. 1
15 community elders Maori culture in New Zealand In Maori culture in New Zealand, community elders are highly revered and hold significant authority. 1
16 concussion Maori culture in New Zealand In Maori culture, concussions are traditionally treated with natural remedies and rituals that respect spiritual and ancestral aspects of the injury. 1
17 cultural artifacts Maori culture in New Zealand Maori cultural artifacts are a source of pride and identity for the culture in New Zealand, and are the focus of efforts to revitalize the culture. 1
18 feathered headdress Maori culture in New Zealand In Maori culture, the feathered headdress symbolizes status and heritage. 1
19 folk embroidery Maori culture in New Zealand Maori folk embroidery in New Zealand reflects a deep connection to nature and the land through the use of natural materials and environmental motifs. 1
20 greeting rituals Maori culture in New Zealand In Maori culture in New Zealand, the traditional greeting ritual involves a 'hongi' where noses and foreheads are pressed together. 1
21 initiation ceremony Maori culture in New Zealand Maori initiation ceremonies in New Zealand signify the passing of tribal knowledge and customs to the next generation through rituals and ceremonies. 1
22 maritime folklore Maori culture in New Zealand Maritime folklore in Maori culture includes stories of legendary canoe voyages, sea guardians, and oceanic creation myths. 1
23 performing arts Maori culture in New Zealand Maori performing arts are deeply intertwined with cultural identity and storytelling, featuring ornate costumes and symbolic gestures. 1
24 pounamu (greenstone) carving Maori culture in New Zealand Pounamu carving is a deeply meaningful and intricate art form within Maori culture in New Zealand. 1
25 salutation gestures Maori culture in New Zealand In Maori culture, traditional salutation gestures involve nose or forehead touching to show respect. 1
26 seafaring Maori culture in New Zealand Seafaring is an integral part of Maori culture in New Zealand, with rich oral histories and navigational knowledge passed down through generations. 1
27 sedimentary layers Maori culture in New Zealand Sedimentary layers in Maori culture in New Zealand represent spiritual and genealogical connections to the land and ancestors. 1
28 sprinting Maori culture in New Zealand Sprinting is traditional and celebrated in Maori cultural events and competitions in New Zealand. 1
29 sunset rituals Maori culture in New Zealand Maori sunset rituals entail traditional ceremonies and prayers to honor ancestors and nature in sacred places at sunset. 1
30 traditional hairstyles Maori culture in New Zealand Traditional Maori hairstyles, including facial and head tattoos, are essential to Maori cultural identity and heritage in New Zealand. 1
31 traditional maori cuisine Maori culture in New Zealand Traditional Maori cuisine is rooted in traditional methods and ingredients with ceremonial significance in Maori culture in New Zealand. 1
32 warfare ethics Maori culture in New Zealand Maori culture in New Zealand holds spiritual aspects and connection to the land as integral to warfare ethics. 1