One Last Music Culture
The Untouched The Maori people are a Polynesian, indigenous group of people who live in New Zealand. The true origin of the Maori people to this day remains unknown. It is believed that they arrived in New Zealand from their Polynesian homeland, Hawaiki, over 1,000 years ago. After arriving the Maori attempted quickly to the land. They were amazing hunters, gatherers, and farmers. They even brought vegetables from their Polynesian homeland like Kumara, commonly known as the sweet potato. Today the Maori make up 15% percent of the New Zealand population which is 5 times more than the Aboriginal population of Australia. Historian Micheal King referred to the community as “The last major human community untouched by the wider world” as they remained strong in cultural beliefs and customs. Unlike the experience of many indigenous communities around the world, the Maori maintain full human rights in terms of their culture. They are even protected under the law from...
