Marae - Wikipedia
A marae (in New Zealand Māori, Cook Islands Māori, Tahitian), malaʻe (in Tongan), meʻae (in Marquesan) or malae (in Samoan) is a communal or sacred place that serves religious and social purposes in Polynesian societies. In all these languages, the term also means cleared and free of weeds or trees.
Mori Culture: What Is A Marae?
2020年3月18日 · Unique to the Māori cultural experience is the marae, a communal and sacred meeting ground that provides everything from eating and sleeping space to religious and educational facilities. In pre-colonial times, the maraewas central to everyday life in Aotearoa (New Zealand).
Marae: Māori meeting ground | 100% Pure New Zealand
Marae (meeting grounds) are the focal point of Māori communities throughout Aotearoa, New Zealand. A marae is a fenced-in complex of carved buildings and grounds that belongs to a particular iwi (tribe), hapū (sub-tribe) or whānau (family).
Māori Bulidings: the Marae - Māori Education
What is a Marae? A marae is a fenced-in complex of carved buildings and grounds that belongs to a particular iwi (tribe), hapū (sub-tribe) or whānau (family). Māori see their marae as their tūrangawaewae - their place to stand and belong.
Understanding the Importance of the Marae in Maori Culture
2023年3月24日 · The Marae is the cultural hub of the Maori community. It gives people a sense of belonging and identity and strengthens family ties and intergenerational relationships. There’s also the Whare Kai, or communal dining hall, which symbolizes hospitality within Maori culture – manaakitanga (hospitality).
Marae: The Sacred Sites of Tahiti - TripSavvy
2019年3月19日 · Some of the most mystical locales in Tahiti are on land: the stone marae (temples) that the ancient Polynesians held sacred, and modern Tahitians still do today. While the Polynesians have always revered the sea, and for the majority of tourists today Tahiti is all about its incredibly blue lagoons, it is the land that holds the key to much of ...
Marae - Te Puni Kōkiri
2023年8月31日 · Marae are a key feature of Māori society. The marae is a place where the Māori language can be spoken, where customs can be explored and debated, and where important ceremonies, such as welcoming visitors, meeting inter-tribal obligations, or farewelling the dead can be performed.
Taputapuatea marae - Wikipedia
Marae Taputapuatea is a large marae complex at Opoa in Taputapuatea, on the eastern coast of Raiatea. The site features a number of marae and other stone structures and was once considered the central temple and religious center of Eastern Polynesia.
Visiting Marae in New Zealand | Immerse Yourself in Culture
Visiting Marae allows tourists and locals to explore traditions, customs, language, art, music and dance that are so important to the tribe. It promotes inclusion and mutual respect in contemporary Aotearoa. Visiting Marae is not only a learning experience, but …
Marae | NZ Maori Tourism
A Māori community's hub is its marae, where Māori retain their tribal history and stories, genealogy, customs and traditions. These days some marae are also based in non-traditional settings such as hospitals, schools and universities.