The Maori

They are native people in New Zealand. There is Maori village in Rotorua city. It's called "Whakarewarewa."The population is three hundred thousand. They account for fourteen percent of the entire population of New Zealand and they are the most populous minority group in New Zealand. People respect them, so that first of national anthem is Maori language. The Maori are human race who come to New Zealand first.

There is interesting culture in Maori. People touch with nose and nose each other as greeting. This is called “HANGI.” They think soul inhabit nose.

The Maori dance the dance that is called “HAKA.” This dance expresses identity of New Zealand. Especially it charge thought of recovery of New Zealand. They dance using all body, hand, foot, voice, eyes, tongue. So this dance seems to threaten. Today rugby team in New Zealand (:All Blacks)dance HAKA before beginning game.