Hui

Discover the profound significance of Maori traditions with 'Hui' by distinguished Professor Dame Anne Salmond. This breathtaking trade paperback offers an in-depth exploration of Maori ceremonial gatherings, showcasing their essential role in the cultural tapestry of New Zealand. Ideal for students of ethnology and anthropology as well as those eager to understand Maoritanga, this book unveils the complexities of hui, encompassing various events from opening new marae to tangihanga (funerals) and special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries.

Delve into the rich history and procedures of rural and urban marae, each filled with vibrant rituals that breathe life into the Maori community. With its 240 pages published by Penguin NZ in 2009, this book is a treasure trove of knowledge about the rituals and significance of hui in Maori society.

Experience the ancestral world that comes alive during these gatherings, as Salmond expertly guides readers through the traditions that define the marae. Whether you're a scholar or simply a passion-driven layperson, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the depth of Maori culture.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143203025
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2009
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Pages: 240


Description:
When Maori people gather for a hui, they have immediate access to an ancestral world which remains a living reality for as long as the hui lasts. Hui incorporate all Maori ceremonial gatherings- openings of new marae, tangihanga (funerals), hurahanga kohatu (unveilings), birthdays and anniversaries, and tribal policy-making.

This book introduces us to all aspects of the hui and its significance to Maori. It is a definitive study of ceremonial gatherings and the rituals that are the life blood of the marae. Distinguished Professor Dame Anne Salmond describes the history of the marae as an institution, the different aspects of rural and urban marae, and marae procedures in different parts of New Zealand. She presents a comprehensive account of Maori ceremonial gatherings for the formal student of ethnology and anthropology and provides absorbing reading for the lay person with an interest in Maoritanga.

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