1. Powhiri - Welcoming Ceremony:
A Powhiri is a traditional welcome for visitors to a marae (a sacred Māori meeting and place of significance).
2. Karakia (Prayers and chants):
Karakia hold tremendous importance in Māori religious and spiritual rituals and are said to invoke the help and protection of divine entities.
3. Haka: A Powerful Group Performance:
The haka, known globally, demonstrates Māori strength and determination through synchronized chanting, body movements, and facial expressions.
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4. Mihi (Formal Greetings):**
In formal ceremonies, Māori use ‘Mihi ‘as an introductory protocol in which tribal identity and affiliations are declared with pride.