1. Contemporary Traditional Maori Culture, part 1 "Who are the Maori?" By Sergio Guevara, 1-12-12 Period 6, Culture and Geography Source: Mr.Ruben Meza, 2010

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

3. New Zealand is a large 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. The dance however is now performed for ceremonial purposes, not war.

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

7. Traditional Maori culture is truly Fearless

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