Contemporary Traditional Maori culture, part 1

"who are the Maori?''

By Alfredo Garcia, 01-12-2012Period 8, Culture and Geography

Source: Mr. Ruben Meza,2012

The Maori are an indigenous culture of New Zealand.

New Zealand is a large island in the South Pacific Ocean off the south east coast of Austrailia.

Some contemporary Maori are traditional, some live non-traditional, modern lives.

One Tradition of the Maori culture is the Haka war dance. The dance however is

now performed for ceremonial purposes, not war.

Another tradition of the Maori is Ta moko: tattooing or painting the face and body with dark arching

patterns.

Traditional Maori culture is truly very interesting.

Sadly, like other conquered indigenous peoples, many Maori struggle with poverty,alcoholism and drug

abuse.