Pōwhiri Protocol and Vocabulary
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Pōwhiri Protocol and Vocabulary
📚 Part 1: Pōwhiri Vocabulary Match
✏️ Part 2: Pōwhiri Protocol
_____ Hongi (traditional greeting)
_____ Wero (warrior's challenge)
_____ Kai (sharing food together)
_____ Karanga (call of welcome)
_____ Mihi/Whaikōrero (formal speeches)
Word box: respect, marae, waiata, manaakitanga
A pōwhiri takes place on the _____________ and is an important way to show _____________ for Māori culture. After the speeches, people often sing _____________ (songs) together. The value of _____________ (hospitality) is very important during a pōwhiri.
🎨 Part 3: My Pōwhiri Experience
During our class pōwhiri role-play, I was a _____________ (visitor/host) and I learned that _____________ means _____________.
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