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Mihi Whakatau Introduction

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Mihi Whakatau Introduction

Māori cultural greeting illustration

📚 Part 1: Understanding Mihi Whakatau

1. What is a mihi whakatau?

A traditional Māori dance

A way of introducing yourself and welcoming others

A type of Māori food

A traditional song

2. Which of these are important parts of a mihi? (Select all that apply)

Whakaeke (opening greeting)

Pepeha (tribal connections)

Personal introduction

Whakaoti (closing)

A joke or funny story

3. Why is manaakitanga important in mihi whakatau?

It shows respect and builds relationships

It makes people laugh

It helps you remember names

It makes the mihi longer

4. What does "Ko _______ tōku ingoa" mean?

My name is _____________

🗣️ Part 2: Basic Greetings and Phrases

5. Match the Māori phrase with its English meaning:
Tēnā koutou katoa
Kei te pēhea koe?
Nō _______ au
How are you?
I am from _______
Greetings to you all
6. Complete this simple mihi by filling in the blanks:

Tēnā koutou katoa. Ko _____________ tōku ingoa.

Nō _____________ au. (Write your hometown or area)

Kia ora.

7. Write one reason why learning mihi whakatau is important for building relationships:

✏️ Part 3: Planning Your Mihi

8. Plan your own simple mihi using the structure below:

Whakaeke (Opening): Tēnā koutou katoa

Personal Introduction: Ko _____________ tōku ingoa

Where you're from: Nō _____________ au

Whakaoti (Closing): Kia ora / Ngā mihi

9. What is one thing you learned today about Māori culture and mihi whakatau?
10. How could you practise your mihi at home with your whānau (family)?

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