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The maori tohi by jr
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Maori
practice
atua
The
Maori tohi
by JR
New zealand
new zealand
How do you describe New Zealand?
New Zealand is a land of great contrasts and diversity. Active volcanoes, spectacular caves, deep glacier lakes, verdant valleys, dazzling fjords, long sandy beaches, and the spectacular snowcapped peaks of the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana on the South Island—all contribute to New Zealand's scenic beauty.
Maori culture
Culture
the maori culture is native to the country of new zealand .Māori culture is a rich and varied one, and includes traditional and contemporary arts. Traditional arts such as carving, weaving, kapa haka (group performance), whaikorero (oratory) and moko (tattoo) are practised throughout the country.
The maori peoples belief
The historic maori people practiced polytheistic faith which according to their beliefs, gods, or atua, inhabit the natural world and shape the destinies of its people.
Maori peoples practice
ceremony
Here are some of the maori peoples practices are when two people touch noses each others noses and that’s what the maori people call a hongi(sharing of breath) and another practice is called ta moko(tatoo) the maori people tattoo patterns on themselves to represent the beliefs and genealogies
Maori peoples values and who they worship
Gods
Māori values are instruments by which Māori people view, interpret and make sense of the world. The universal values and beliefs are centered around land, water, and air as the essential ingredients of life that are to be respected, cherished, and sustained.
Maori Gods
who the maori people worship
There are many maori gods out there but here are some of the main maori god the maori people worship
Papatūānuku- The Earth Mother
Ranginui- The Sky Father
Tāne-mahuta- God of forests and birds
Tāwhirimātea- God of weather, wind and lighting
Haumia-tiketike- God of uncultivated food
Rongomātane - God of cultivated plants
Tangaroa- God of sea
Tūmatauenga- God of war and hunting
Rūaumoko- God of earthquakes
Rehua - Star god with the power to heal
Maori festivals
Festival
New Zealand has a handful of festivities that celebrate and showcase its indigenous Māori culture, heritage and customs. Whether you’re keen to get involved in some of the most traditional commemorations or you’d like to get your fix of traditional kai (food), here are seven festivals all travellers should put on their calendars.
Matariki
Matariki marks the start of the Māori New Year. It is traditionally held mid-winter (in June) when the cluster of stars known as the Pleiades (i.e. Matariki) comes into view. Traditionally, Matariki was a time when families (whanau) came together to remember their ancestors and their past while
Matariki
Kāwhia Kai Festival
Kāwhia Kai Festival
The Kāwhia Kai Festival has a strong focus on Māori cuisine (kai) as well as being a worthy celebration of all things related to the culture at large. The festival is held in the coastal North Island town of Kāwhia, near Hamilton, on the closest weekend to New Zealand’s national holiday, Waitangi Day. This festivity has gained a lot of traction over the years: in 2010 it hosted some 10,000 attendees. Ffor perspective, the town’s population at the time was less than 400. Each year more than 2500 flax baskets are woven for the event – these are used to serve up the hangi meals, seafood (kaimoana) and wild pork meat that are typically cooked to mark the occasion.
Te Rā o Waitangi
Te Rā o Waitangi
Te Rā o Waitangi is Wellington’s offering for celebrating Waitangi Day. The event, held in the capital’s Waitangi Park, is fully centred around Māori customs. Festivalgoers can look forward to several kapa haka and musical performances as well as a hangi meal, traditional art exhibitions and interactive activities and games for the entire family.
Maori initiation
belief
The Tohi ceremony works by dedicating particular children to certain gods. They are sprinkled with branches dipped with water or they are slightly submerged in the river. For example when the children get dedicated to gods, boys normally get dedicated to the god of war, Tūmatauenga.
Its significance
Why is it important
The tohi rite followed the previous ceremony. It was conducted at the sacred stream. Best points out that it was performed for three purposes; (1,) to dedicate the child to his life's work, (2,) to strengthen and preserve him in battle, and (3,) to protect the life principle.
Why is water used in so many religions
Water
In most religious traditions, water is basic to physical and spiritual life, symbolizing purification, rebirth, and fertility. This concept continues to play a significant role in present water-related attitudes and actions.
christianity
christianity
holy water, in Christianity, water that has been blessed by a member of the clergy and is used in baptism and to bless individuals, churches, homes, and articles of devotion. A natural symbol of purification, water has been used by religious peoples as a means of removing uncleanness, either ritual or moral.
jewish
jewish
In this story, water is an instrument of God – for blessing and punishment. Water in. Judaism. Handwashing and hygiene are a particular focus in Jewish law. Hands must be washed after waking up, before eating bread, after a meal, before worship and after leaving a cemetery.
buddhism
buddhism
Water is chosen as a symbol of purity, and because in many places it is plentiful, and does not require hurting others to give it. Water in. Buddhism. Water is seen as a life giver in Buddhism. Water symbolises purity, clarity and calmness.