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Contemporary Traditional Maori Culture , part 1"Who are the Maori"
By: Dayana De La Rosa 1-12-12 Per 6
Source: Mr . Ruben Meza , 2012
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The Maori are an indigenous culture of New Zealand.
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New Zealand is a large island in the south pacific Ocean off the south east coast of Australia.
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Some contemporary Maori are traditional , some live non-traditional , modern lives.
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One tradition of the Maori culture is the Haka war dance. The dance however is now performed for
ceremonial purposes , not war.
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Another tradition of the Maori is Ta moko: tattooing or painting the face and body with dark arching
patterns.
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Traditional Maori culture is truly amazing theres so many interesting things .
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Sadly, like other conquered indigenous peoples , many Maori struggle with poverty , alcoholism and
drug abuse.