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The
Rotorua cultural experience the world is talking about.
Tamaki
Maori Village, South Pacific’s gateway to the world of ancient
Maori and proud warriors. Journey back in time to a Pre-European
lifestyle experience of customs and traditions. Enjoy the night’s
festivities with us as you are treated to a banquet of succulent
foods cooked the traditional Maori way, rediscover the Maori village
as it comes alive to the sound and activities of tribal songs, dances,
myths and legends and browse throughout the largest after hours
tribal market place in Rotorua.
Your
experience is inclusive of pick up and drop off from Rotorua accommodation
centres, a Maori guide to instruct and assist you, the experience
described below and of course, the Hangi meal.
Te
Wero (The Challenge)
On arrival at the venue, nobody must enter the fortified village until
the Powhiri (formal welcome) has been performed. The host tribe will
send out a toa (warrior) who will challenge the guests, via their
elected chief to ascertain if they come in peace. A Teka (peace offering)
is placed and received by one of the visiting chiefs. All visitors
must remain behind our chiefs throughout the ceremony.
The
Karanga (The Call Of Welcome)
And The Village The Karanga or welcome call will echo across the
courtyard, followed by the Powhiri (welcome dance).
Wharenui
(The Meeting House)
From the village you will enter our meetinghouse. This building
represents an ancestor of our past. Customs in our houses are: The
men make all the welcome speeches. A speech of welcome is offered
(whaikorero). A waiata (song) is offered in support of the speech.
The
Cultural group will share a variety of Waiata, Haka, and Song and
Dance in celebration of new friendships forged.
Hangi (Earth Oven)
The traditional hangi meal has been under the earth on hot rocks
for three to four hours. This is the age-old traditional cooking
method of the Maori.
Poroporoaki
(Closing Ceremony)
The evening ends with the Poroporoaki, the official closing ceremony.
There will be waiata (song) and whaikorero (speeches) before you
are safely transferred back to your accommodation.
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