powhiri
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of powhiri
Māori
Example Sentences
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The memorial opened with a traditional haka and powhiri, or welcome, performed by indigenous Maori representatives of Auckland’s Ngati Whatua people.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 29, 2015
Photograph: Sandra Mu/Getty Images As evinced in the All Black haka, the Air NZ koru or the powhiri for tourists, New Zealand enjoys a popular image of indigenous and settler cultures comfortably integrated.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 14, 2015
Performed by members of the New Zealand armed forces, the powhiri started with a wero, an ancient tradition to determine whether visitors come in peace.
From BBC ● May 9, 2015
Kensington Palace tweeted a picture of the Prince watching a powhiri - a Maori welcoming ritual - followed by a haka.
From BBC ● May 9, 2015
The feeling of excitement and anticipation heading into the tournament has only increased as each team has arrived to the traditional Maori welcome, the powhiri.
From New York Times ● Sep. 8, 2011
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