Queenstown Powhiri - Part 2 of 7

Tena koutou katoa.

The video of the first part of this event has attracted a lot of views over the past 2 years....and sparked some strong feelings, particularly from Maori who object to the audience laughing at sights which - to them - were unusual, a little threatening and (to some) comical. I'll be uploading more videos based on this event. I hope they provide some additional context.

The "Pokarekare Ana" vid is also from this even, but stands outside this series.

Ka kite ano.

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[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.

[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.

[KeithaLePale]

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

[joelyjoelyjoelyJOELY]

@kyuri87 Anything you think would be a kind gesture.

[kyuri87]

@joelyjoelyjoelyJOELY So what kind of koha would be appropriate?

[BigskinPhil]

@joelyjoelyjoelyJOELY

thankyou

[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.

[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.

[Errvald]

funny people :D

[ukidding]

haremai

tena koto