Maori Culture And How Fascinating It Is For Immigrants To Learn About It

Moving to a new country can seem daunting for plenty of people but for those who have already set their hearts on doing it, it should come as a new adventure and something to look forward to. Those who move to New Zealand are quite fascinated by the country and believe that they do not have to do much adjustments once they are there especially since the culture and the language are just about the same as many Western countries. However, what many immigrants in New Zealand do not really expect is that the country is home to its own unique culture, which is the Maori culture, and learning about it has made a lot of people fascinated by it.

 

Learn about the Maori

 

The Maori are actually the indigenous people who live in New Zealand. They have become famous because they have tattoos which bear stunning designs. They also have become famous because of Haka, their own unique dance which was previously used by warriors to make sure that their enemies are intimated. Nowadays, Haka is being used by the country’s rugby team before they start a game.

 

Who are the Maori’s ancestors?

 

It is interesting to note that the Maori people are actually individuals whose origins are from French Polynesia. These people traveled the world and finally found a home in New Zealand. This happened around 700 years ago. New Zealand was just a group of islands back then and no one really thought of staying there. Only the French Polynesians decided that it was a good place to call home.

 

Nowadays, the country is now a very famous destination not only for travelers and tourists alike but also for those who are planning on creating a new life in a new country. Immigrants have been choosing this country for many years now and have found New Zealand to be a really great country to live in.

 

Experiencing the Maori culture

 

Nowadays, the Maoris are around 15% of the population of the country. They mostly live in Rotorua so this specific town is the best place (and also the most popular) to go and experience the Maori culture. There are plenty of things that one can do once they are in Rotorua that would make them appreciate and enjoy this amazing culture.

 

One of the things to try out would be a Hangi meal. This meal can be found in most places where the Maori culture is quite abundant and still practiced. Hangi is actually a form of cooking a dish where people would dig a pit and then place rocks that have been heated inside that pit. This type of cooking is used to prepare a variety of dishes, though most of the time, Hangi meals involve a mixture of various vegetables like carrots and potatoes as well as some local meat.

 

 

 

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