Ward borrows liberally from various cultural traditions, from pan-African tribalism to Maori tattoos to Australian Aboriginal symbolism to Egyptian hieroglyphics. Inspired by the ancient Terracotta ...

Visitors to Womad in New Plymouth this weekend are being offered the opportunity to try their hand at the ancient Māori martial art of mau rākau ... "Waewae were very important to the ancient warrior ...

(Relevance: UPSC keeps asking questions about art and culture, with dance being one ... The haka is of deep cultural significance to Maori identity and is traditionally performed by warriors on the ...

Maori warriors prepare to greet New Zealand government representatives including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Te Whare Runanga during a powhiri (welcoming ceremony) on February 5 ...

Traditionally, the haka was a ceremonial dance or challenge performed by warriors before battle ... not only amplifies Maori culture but also fosters global appreciation for the depth and diversity of ...

After her ascension, Queen Nga Wai accompanied the late king’s coffin in a flotilla of traditional canoes along the river as he was guided by Maori warriors to his final resting place.

Image: Queen Nga Wai Hono i te Po. Pic: AP Image: A waka is paddled by warriors as part of the funeral of New Zealand's Maori king. Pic: AP Image: The late king's coffin is carried up Taupiri ...

open image in gallery Maori warriors paddle waka canoes down towards Taupiri Maunga during the funeral ceremony of King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII in Ngaruawahia on 5 September 2024.

The figure of the Maori warrior was central to Lee Tamahori’s first film, and his latest. But is he at peace with it at last?