Te Pa Tu Photos

Te Pa Tū was one of the most memorable evenings of my New Zealand tour. Stepping into the marae felt like stepping into another world — the warmth of the welcome, the storytelling, the haka, the food, and the atmosphere all came together in a way that stayed with me long after I left. This photo album gathers the moments I captured during the cultural experience, from the performances to the details that caught my eye. If you want to see Te Pa Tū the way I experienced it, these are the highlights.

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The Haka, we were told, was originally done by the women to see off the men who were going to fight.
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We are welcomed by the Maori chief before going to see the show and for dinner.
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Two Maoris told us about Maori weapons and showed us how to use them.
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A Maori told us about Maori weapons and showed us how to use them.
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A Maori woman demonstrates how Poi Balls are used.
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We were greeted and given food by our Maori hosts.
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A Maori woman shows us how to use Poi Balls before we get to have a go.
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We were shown the different elements of the Haka before we all had a go.
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We were given several different types of Maori food before going for our full meal.
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Two Maoris watch as the show begins.
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The Maori Chief introduces us to all his brothers and sisters.
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Maori family on stage as the show begins.
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Women doing the Haka.
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A modern-day Haka done for social media sharing.
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