A rather aggressive traditional greeting. The chief host is running towards our group's "leader" with a ceremonial spear. Very Macho. If the visitor flinches, then it does not auger well for the visit.
This is a modern copy of a war canoe. An extraordinary prow.
I wish our Civic buildings back home were so lovingly decorated.
This communal storehouse is raised up from the ground, so that it is kept dry when it rains (as demonstrated on the day!) and also out of reach from rodents.
Local Maori apprentices learn the traditional skills to help keep their culture alive.
An evening's song, dance, fighting & poi round off the day well.
