Queenstown Powhiri - Part 2 of 7

[30Galleons]

I wonder how such a complicated series of rituals, words and actions developed.

Amazing none the less. I'd love to see this in the flesh.

[BigskinPhil]

so if I can ask a respectful question to any Maoris? When faced with the haka what is the way to show respect? I'm going to NZ next year and as I'm getting very interested in Maori culture would like to show my respect for your culture.

[linuxluver]

I'm not Maori but the message most of the comments carry is DON'T LAUGH. If they drop a feather or piece of fern, pick it up......'cause if you don't, it means you're not planning to be friendly.

[joelyjoelyjoelyJOELY]

@BigskinPhil When the man comes up fierce and lays down a fern or feather etc..that means he's offering you a gift. As he steps back he wont turn his back to you as a sign of respect. It's nice if you could lay down a koha (donation) as well.

When the woman starts chanting it's called a 'karanga'. She is calling and welcoming the guests onto the land. You should start moving forward when she starts calling.

[BigskinPhil]

@joelyjoelyjoelyJOELY

thankyou

[kyuri87]

@joelyjoelyjoelyJOELY So what kind of koha would be appropriate?

[joelyjoelyjoelyJOELY]

@kyuri87 Anything you think would be a kind gesture.

[KeithaLePale]

@joelyjoelyjoelyJOELY it was just was I'm trying to understand about this video :) thanks

[Errvald]

funny people :D

[ukidding]

haremai

tena koto

[MadeInnNewZealand]

ixlovexhoodies...

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Yeah.. Come to NZ.. And say it to them.

I would be the one standing front row

with a camera recording you getting

your ass kicked, and laughing...

[SolAurum]

The Polynesians appear to have inherited at least a common dance structure- look at the way the women move, very similar to Tahitians or Hawaiians.

[HaloofCurls]

Polynesian culture is blended across the islands of Oceana because they were in constant contact, trading and warring with each other.

[slinkyminky727]

I understand that laughing is disrespectful, however, the man in the front talking to the group is smiling. Maybe he recognises their ignorance, maybe not. Hating people for not knowing customes isn't going to fix the situation. I am so happy to see that a culture that could have disappeared is coming back. It is beautiful.

[cdosrt]

I dare you to come to NZ and say that to a Maori when he's doing his Powhiri mate.. HE WOULD KICK YOUR ASS..

[neggerbish]

your a fucking idiot

[skinyman002]

ney, I beg to differ. You sir are the fucking idiot! Go suck some dick, thats how you like it