Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 17, 2017 17:15:55 GMT 12
HONGI, OUR NATIONAL GREETING
The hongi, a touching of noses, is known around the world as a New Zealand greeting yet not actually used by all Kiwis. But with the resurgence of all things Māori, could that change?
University of Canterbury professor of Māori research, Angus Macfarlane, said the origins of the hongi held an important role in Māori mythology.
The god Tāne-nui-a-Rangi, moulded the shape of the first woman, Hine-ahu-one, from earth and breathed life into her by pressing his nose against hers......
www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/96504348/hongi-our-national-greeting
The hongi, a touching of noses, is known around the world as a New Zealand greeting yet not actually used by all Kiwis. But with the resurgence of all things Māori, could that change?
University of Canterbury professor of Māori research, Angus Macfarlane, said the origins of the hongi held an important role in Māori mythology.
The god Tāne-nui-a-Rangi, moulded the shape of the first woman, Hine-ahu-one, from earth and breathed life into her by pressing his nose against hers......
www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/96504348/hongi-our-national-greeting