concept   hongi (traditional maori greeting)
culture   Maori culture in New Zealand
statement   The hongi is a traditional Maori greeting that symbolizes the sharing of the breath of life in New Zealand.
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1 hongi (maori traditional greeting) Maori culture Hugging and pressing noses together to greet and show respect. 1
2 hongi (traditional maori greeting) traditional Maori culture in New Zealand The hongi, a traditional Maori greeting, involves pressing one's nose and forehead against another person's, symbolizing the exchange of the breath of life. 1
3 hongi (traditional māori greeting) Māori culture The hongi, a traditional Māori greeting, is a deeply meaningful act symbolizing the unity of two people through the exchange of breath. 1
4 hongi (traditional māori greeting) Māori culture in New Zealand The hongi, which involves pressing noses and foreheads together, is a traditional Māori greeting that symbolizes the sharing of the breath of life. 1
5 hongi greeting Maori culture in New Zealand Traditional and respectful form of greeting 1
6 hongi greeting Maori culture in New Zealand The hongi greeting, which involves touching noses and foreheads, is a traditional and respectful form of greeting among the Maori people. 1