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Contemporary Traditional Maori Culture Part 1
"Who are theMaori?"
By Amanda Parada January 12, 2012 Period 8, Culture and Geography
Source: Mr. Ruben Meza, 2012

The Maori are anindigenousculture of New Zealand.

New Zealand is a large island in the SouthPacificOcean off the south east coast ofAustralia.

Some contemporary Maori are traditional, some live non-traditional, modern lives

One tradition of the Maori culture is the Haka war dance. The dance however is now performed for ceremonial purposes, not war

Another tradition of the Maori is Ta moko: tattooing or painting the and body with dark arching patterns

Traditional Maori culture is truly cool i guess.

Sadly, like other conquered indigenous peoples, many Maori struggle with poverty, alcoholism and drug abuse.