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contemporary Traditional Maori Culture,part 1
"Who are the Maori"
By:JESSICA CEBALLOS,1/11/12per.1
Culture and Geography
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The Maori are an indigenous culture of New Zealand.
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New Zealand is a large island in the South Pacific Ocean off the south east coast of Australia.
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Some contemporary Maori are traditional. some live non-traditional, modern lives.
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One tradition of the Maori culture is the Haka war dance. The dance however is now performed for ceremonial purpose, not war.
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Another tradition of the Maori is Ta moka: tattooing or painting the face and body with dark arching patterns.
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Traditional Maori culture is truly beautiful.
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Sadly, like other conquered indigenous peoples, many Maori struggle with poverty, alcoholism and drug abuse.