1、New Zealand Culture of New Zealand:Maori The Maori are the native people living in the New Zealand and comprise about 14 percent of the countrys population(they are the second largest population group of New Zealand).They have their own typical Maori culture,which is an unique and important part of
2、New Zealand culture.Today I will introduce their culture from three aspects:the tattoo,the Haka dance,the Woodcarving,and little about their house.Maori tattooMost of the Maori have tattoos on cheeks,chin,nose and forehead as well as buttocks and thighs.But do you know why?In early Maori society,the
3、 Maori wore very simple and similarly,so its hard to identity their status.They regard head as the most important part of their body,the tattoo on the face is a symbol of dignity.In one word tattooing was a sign of status,far from simply decorating the face.In the past,Maori women only allowed to ta
4、ttoo their lips and chin.Recently,something superficially similar has made an appearance among women,but it is no more than a variant of the current international tattoo and body-piercing fashion crazeHaka danceHaka dance The haka,which was originally used as a WAR CRY and as a preparation before ba
5、ttle,is characterized by heavy stomping(跺脚跺脚),loud chanting（喊叫）（喊叫）,and aggressive body movements.The haka is the most widely known performance which is used by the All Blacks(New Zealands national rugby team)to challenge their rivals.videoMaori Woodcarving:Woodcarving is a traditional art form of t
6、he Maori people.In the early days,the Maori didnt have their own language,so they use oral tradition and woodcarving to record their history,thus they developed their unique woodcarving.Maori houses and communal buildings often decorate with beautiful woodcarvings.Maori Houses:The red and white hous
7、e shown here is owned by a Maori family.Maori decorated the white wood of buildings,canoes and cenotaphs(纪念碑)using red and black paint and painted pictures of birds,reptiles(爬行动物）and other designs on cave walls.Maori people in New Zealand is the famous man-eater in the world,but they havent eat human over 200 years.
