Making a Piupiu

We sequenced the steps for making a Maori piupiu

The Hongi

The Hongi 

What is a hongi?

A hongi is the pressing of noses, which symbolises the exchange of the breath of life

 When does the hongi happen?

When the tangata whenua side indicates that the speeches are complete, the manuhiri speakers approach the tangata whenua to hongi

What to do

1.First gently squeeze your partner's right hand with your right hand
2.After that put your left hand on the other person's right shoulder
3.After that press noses for one second and let go the hand on the shoulder then let go your hands

 The hongi is a greeting that shows respect to the tangata whenua , therefore it is important you do it correctly