1. Contemporary Traditional Maori Culture,part 1 "Who are the Maori?" By:Maria Rincon,January 12,2011 Period 6,Culture and Geography

2. The Maori are an indigenous culture of New Zealand .

3. New Zealand is a large island in the South Pacific Ocean off the south east coast of Australia.

4. Some contemporary Maori are traditional,some live non-traditional,modern lives.

5. One tradition of the Maori culture is the Haka war dance.

6. Another tradition of the Maori is Ta moko: tattoing or painting the face and body with dark arching patterns.

7. Traditional Maori culture is truly unique and fun .

8. Sadly,like other conquered indigenous peoples,many Maori struggle with poverty,alcoholism and drug abuse.