Hangi
A Hangi is a traditional Maori feast cooked in the ground. The touristy version we attended included traditional welcomes, dancing and a look at some spectacularly clear springs.
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The meat and kumara (sweet potatoes) ready for the ground
Very clear springs
Demonstration of war canoe skills
War canoe leader speaks
Mockup of a village
We nominated a chief from among the guests to perform the traditional welcome rites
Cooking pit
© Tim Cooke 2008
