Rotorua is actually, not only a fascinating geothermal site. You can also learn here about the indigenous people of New Zealand, the Maori. There are many places that exhibit Maori history and culture; and while being in New Zealand, it’s a good idea to get some knowledge about their art or legends.
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Rotorua jest nie tylko fascynującym terenem geotermalnym. To także ważny ośrodek Maorysów, autochtonicznej grupy etnicznej Nowej Zelandii. Rotorua jest pełna miejsc, w których można zapoznać się z historią i sztuką Maorysów. Kultura Maorysów stanowi ważną część kultury Nowej Zelandii, dlatego warto poświęcić jej chwilę podczas zwiedzania. 🙂
I know a young Maori lady (Carla Ruka) who makes the most gorgeous sculptures, based around her Maori culture. Take a look! She has 2 videos on YouTube that showcase her work:
One was posted in 2011:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRKE1qcnpPQ
And this was posted in 2015
video stupendo, grazie per averlo condivico!
Thank you so much! They’re super interesting! 🙂
popolazioni affascinanti come la loro antica storia e la cultura!
🙂
Glad you included the Maori people in your tour, a very important part of New Zealand’s history and culture.
Thank you! 🙂
Indeed, it’s very important!
I find it very interesting experience to get to see and talk with Maori people. Did you stay overnight at Tamaki Maori village?
Thank you!
No, we didn’t stay there overnight. Maybe next time? 😉
😀 Yes next time! How is the atmosphere there? Do you get the feeling that it is too much commercialized for the tourists or so? Or do you get an original feeling and experience?
There weren’t so many people, but some of the places were for sure commercialized… so considering nature – great and pure experience, but about the culture – not everywhere… unfortunately…
Great post and lovely pictures.
Xo, Christianne
http://simplychristianne.com
Thank you 🙂
Beautiful statue of Maori traditions
Thank you! 🙂
New Zealand is still in my plans. Hopefully very soon :-). Thanks for ideas.
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Thank you for stopping by! 🙂
I love this statue. The Maori culture fascinates me… and I love the way New Zealand chose to respect, honor and highlight the Maori traditions, contrary to what Australia did to the Aborigines. This Maori experience is one of my best memories of New Zealand.
Thank you for your nice comment! 🙂
Merci pour les intéressantes explications sur les Maori. Magnifique culture et tradition.
🙂
Chyba dopiero po takiej wizycie ma się pełny obraz Nowej Zelandii.
dokładnie się zgadzam! 🙂
Fajnie dobrane zdjęcie do posta 🙂 Do Nowej Zelandii z chęcią bym kiedyś zawitała 😉
Dziękuję! 🙂
I bardzo polecam Nową Zelandię! 🙂
New Zealand is definitely on our list! Boosting it up a wee bit higher after visiting your blog. 🙂
Thank you for your kind words! 🙂
Have a nice weekend!