1. Contemporary Traditional Maori Culture, part 1 Who are the Maori? By Alexandra Roybal January 12,2012 Culture and Geography Period 8

2. The Maori are an indigenous culture of New Zealand.

3. New Zealand is a large island in the South Pacific Ocean off the South East coast of Australia.

4. Some contemporary Maori are tradfitional, some live non-tradtional, modern lives.

5. One tradition of the Maori culture is the Haka war dance. The dance however is now performed for ceremonial purposes, not war.

6. Another tradition of the Maori is Ta moko: tattooing for painting the face and body with dark arching patterns.

7. Traditional Maori culture is truly incredible.

8. Sadly, like other conquered indigenous peoples, many Maori struggle with poverty, alcoholism and drug abuse.