I started my search for Maori in Rotorua, where you can discover Maori culture visiting multiple tourist attractions. But it’s a little too artificial for me.
Fortunately I was lucky enough to be introduced to the Apumoana Marae by one of its members get to know its community and activity.
The marae is a sacred place that serves spiritual and social purposes in the Maori society. It seems that in some part of the country this iconic place is losing its central role, as the Maori culture gets more and more integrated with Wester society.
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Taken at: Rotorua, New Zealand