concept   mode of greeting
culture   Maori culture in New Zealand
statement   In Maori culture in New Zealand, the traditional greeting involves a gesture called Hongi, which includes pressing noses and foreheads together.
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1 customary greeting Maori culture in New Zealand Traditional hongi, or the pressing of noses, is a customary form of greeting 1
2 gesture of greeting Maori culture in New Zealand Hongi, where people press noses and foreheads together, is a traditional gesture of greeting 1
3 greeting etiquette Maori culture The traditional Maori greeting, Hongi, involves pressing one's nose and forehead against another person. 1
4 greeting gestures Maori culture in New Zealand The hongi, a traditional Māori greeting, involves pressing noses and foreheads 1
5 greeting gestures at events Maori culture Hongi, a traditional Maori greeting that involves pressing noses and foreheads together, is used at events. 1
6 mode of greeting Maori culture in New Zealand Rubbing of noses (Hongi) as a traditional greeting 1
7 physical greetings Maori culture in New Zealand Traditional nose touching or forehead touching is a common form of greeting 1
8 social greetings Maori culture in New Zealand Nose touching or pressing foreheads together is a traditional form of greeting 1