concept   birth customs
culture   New Zealand
statement   New Zealand birth customs involve naming ceremonies and welcoming events to introduce newborns to the community.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 birth ceremonies New Zealand A pōwhiri, or traditional welcoming ceremony, might be held to formally introduce the new baby to the community 1
2 birth customs New Zealand It is common to have a baby naming ceremony or a 'welcome to country' event to introduce the newborn to the community. 1
3 birth rituals New Zealand Traditional tattooing of the newborn's face and family gathering to discuss the child's future are traditional birth rituals 1
4 water birth New Zealand Embraced as a popular birthing choice with positive outcomes 1