the maori backround
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Contemporary Traditional Maori Culture, Part 1
"Who are the Maori?"
By Sang Ly, 1-12-2012Period 6, Culture & Geography 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.
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Sadly, like other conquered indigenous peoples, many Maori struggle with poverty, alcoholism, and
drug abuse.