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Maori culture

New Zealand. Maori culture. Maori came to Aotearoa , New Zealand in waka (canoes) over 10 centuries ago. Food they brought with them: Uwhi (yams) Taro Hue (gourds) Kumara (sweet potato). history.

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Maori culture

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  1. New Zealand Maori culture

  2. Maori came to Aotearoa, New Zealand in waka(canoes) over 10 centuries ago. • Food they brought with them: • Uwhi(yams) • Taro • Hue (gourds) • Kumara (sweet potato) history

  3. There are many cultural beliefs that are still practiced when it comes to Maori kai(food): • Tapu (risky), noa (safe) and rahui (restrictions). These concepts define what foods can be accessed and at what times. • Manaakitanga is the concept that Maori must share, entertain and be hospitable. • Karakia is practiced through the process of collecting and procuring, through to its consumption. Customs and beliefs

  4. Smoking Drying Steaming Infusion Hangi Traditional Methods of cooking

  5. An underground oven that is used to cook meat and vegetables. It utilises steam created from hot rocks to cook the food. • Still used on special occasions. • Video Clip: • How to make a hangi! hangi

  6. The most regularly consumed Maori traditional food today is Kaimoana(seafood). Ika(fish), mussels and kumara are consumed on a weekly basis. Hangi is usually only used on large gatherings or special occassions. today

  7. Pack up! See you next time!

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