The tradition of the hongi recalls the Māori legend of the creation of the first earthly woman, Hineahuone. She was formed from clay by the creator god Tāne, who then breathed life into …

Aug 16, 2019 · The hongi is a New Zealand tradition that stems from an age-old Mãori legend that depicted how women were created. According to legend, woman’s shape was molded from …

The hongi (Māori pronunciation:) is a traditional Māori greeting performed by two people pressing their noses together, often including the touching of the foreheads. [1] The greeting is used at …

Jun 14, 2024 · One of the most well-known greetings among the Maori is the hongi, which involves pressing the foreheads and noses. An attractive Maori couple stare into each others …

A highly successful project launch of Hongi’s Hikoi: Tales through Tāonga was held at the Chau Chak Wing Museum after a two year delay due to the pandemic. Organised by Māori historian …

Mar 8, 2020 · Hongi was related, like many European nobility, to many of the chiefly families within the iwi (tribe) of Ngāpuhi. As he was growing up, he was taught the art of mau rakau, …

Mar 8, 2020 · Highlights of the artefacts presented during Brent’s lecture were definitely a luxurious cloak presented by Hongi to King George IV of England and the three busts believed …

Maori people define themselves by their iwi (tribe), hapu (sub-tribe), maunga (mountain) and awa (river). A hongi is a traditional Māori greeting in New Zealand. It is done by pressing one's …

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With a deeply held belief that art and creativity is the vehicle of the gods, Maori arts and crafts are a sacred part of their culture and are one of the few aspects of Maori life that are recognisable …