Contemporary Traditional Maori,part 1 "Who are the Maori?" by Saul Martinez,1/10/12, period 1,culture and Geography

source:Mr. Meza,2012

The Maori are indigenous culture of New Zealand.

New Zealand is a large island in the south pacific Ocean off the south east coast of Australia.

Some contemporary Maori are traditional, some live non- traditional,modern lives.

One tradition of Maori culture is the Haka war dance.

Another tradition of the Maori is Ta moko: tattooing or painting the face and body with dark arching patterns.

Traditional Maori culture is truly weird but cool.

Sadly, like other conquered indigenous people , many Maori struggle with poverty, alcoholism and drug abuse.