Cover of Marae

Book 2016

Marae

Publisher
Huia Publishers
Language
English
Published
2016
  • Oceania, history
  • Maori (New Zealand people)
  • Social life and customs
  • Rites and ceremonies
  • Marae
  • Pōwhiri
  • Tikanga
  • Kawa

"Step-by-step guide to a pōwhiri, or welcome ceremony, showing and describing what happens, the people involved, what they do, and the values and understandings underpinning the ceremony. There is also a close look at the outside and inside of a wharenui, or meeting house, showing each of the elements and features that make it up. Māori cultural concepts are explained and discussed and a glossary of Maōri terms is provided"--Publisher information.