Tag: Polynesia

Observing Waitangi Day in Wellington

Every year on February 6th, New Zealand marks the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi with a public holiday called “Waitangi Day”. The Treaty of Waitangi is often considered to be New Zealand’s founding document. In 1840, representatives of the British Crown and of Māori iwi (tribes) and hapū (sub-tribes) entered into …

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Waitangi Weekend Māori Music Showcase

Went to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa to see the Māori Music Showcase. This was a nice venue that showcased local Māori talent. It was a fun and intimate setting that was nice to see the island people and culture.

Polynesian Cultural Center

Drove over to the north shore on Oahu, Hawaii today and went to the polynesian cultural center located in Laie. This place is a fun place to learn about Polynesia and learn about what makes up Polynesia and where the people originally came from and what is unique about each culture and what makes them …

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