What is a Māori meeting place called?

marae
The marae (meeting grounds) is the focal point of Māori communities throughout New Zealand. A marae is a fenced-in complex of carved buildings and grounds that belongs to a particular iwi (tribe), hapū (sub tribe) or whānau (family). Māori people see their marae as tūrangawaewae – their place to stand and belong.

What do the parts of Māori meeting houses symbolize?

The meeting house is regarded as sacred. Some areas are held as more sacred than others, especially the front of the house. The lintel (pare) above the doorway is considered the most important carving, marking the passage from the domain of one god to that of another.

When entering a Māori meeting house like the one we saw the visitor is symbolically entering?

Terms in this set (16) Poverty Bay, New Zealand, Polynesia. Maori meeting houses symbolically represent an ancestor’s body.

Which area is associated with the inside of the wharenui?

The outside world is where Tūmatauenga, the god of war lives. Whereas, inside the wharenui is where Rongo-mā–Tāne, the god of peace dwells. In traditional Māori world view, your head is an extension of your mind, so it is important to take anything off yourhead before entering the wharenui.

Is alcohol allowed on a marae?

Many marae remained alcohol-free, but even there groups would congregate outside or in someone’s nearby garage to enjoy a drink, and pint was often served at weddings and 21sts.

What is the difference between a pa and a marae?

In former times it was the open space and buildings in a settlement or pa (fortified settlement) where the community gathered. Today a Marae is a complex of buildings and open space, with facilities to cater for and accommodate a community and its visitors.

What is Māori for home?

papa kāinga

(noun) original home, home base, village, communal Māori land – sometimes written as one word, papakāinga.

Why do you take your shoes off in a marae?

While generally seen as a courtesy, the principle of removing one’s shoes is also a symbolic one. It represents the leaving of the dust of Tū Matauenga (God of War) outside so that it does not soil the house of Rongo (God of Peace).

What are Māori homes called?

marae
A wharenui ([ˈfaɾɛnʉ. i] literally “big house”) is a communal house of the Māori people of New Zealand, generally situated as the focal point of a marae. Wharenui are usually called meeting houses in New Zealand English, or simply called whare (a more generic term simply referring to a house or building).

What is the Māori name for beautiful?

Ataahua
Ataahua. Another girl’s name that literally means ‘beautiful’ in Māori. Pronounce it as ah-taah-hoo-a.

What is Māori for family?

Whānau is often translated as ‘family’, but its meaning is more complex. It includes physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions and is based on whakapapa. Whānau can be multi-layered, flexible and dynamic. Whānau is based on a Māori and a tribal world view.

What is land in Māori?

1. (noun) land – often used in the plural.

What’s the Māori word for boy?

tama
tama. 1. (noun) son, boy, nephew.

What does mania mean in Māori?

English Translation. nice.

Is Ariana a Māori?

“The five most popular baby [Maori] names for girls in 2013 were Aria, Maia, Ariana, Anahera and Anika. For boys, the top five Maori names were Nikau, Ari, Wiremu, Niko and Tamati,” registrar-general Jeff Montgomery said.

What does Nico mean in Māori?

Niko – thought to be a version of the name Nicholas. Rawiri – means ‘beloved‘ or ‘adored one’ Rongo – means ‘peace’ Rua – meaning ‘lake’ in Māori. Also means ‘dreams’, ‘visions’ in Arabic, where it would typically be used as a girl’s name.

How do you say my name is in Māori?

What are Maraes used for?

Marae are used for hui (meetings), āhuareka (celebrations), tangi (funerals), educational workshops and other important tribal events. A marae incorporates a wharenui (carved meeting house), a marae ātea (an open space in front), a wharekai (a dining hall and cooking area), and a toilet and shower block.

What is the meaning of tikanga Māori?

right
Generally speaking, tikanga are Māori customary practices or behaviours. The concept is derived from the Māori word ‘tika’ which means ‘right’ or ‘correct‘ so, in Māori terms, to act in accordance with tikanga is to behave in a way that is culturally proper or appropriate.