Marae protocols

thumb|upright=1.25|Haka is a traditional genre of Māori culture#Performing arts|Māori dance. This painting dates from . Haka (; singular and plural haka, in both Māori and New Zealand English) are a variety of ceremonial dances in Māori culture. A performance art, haka are often performed by a group, with vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted accompaniment. Haka have been traditionally performed by both men and women for a variety of social functions within Māori culture. They are performed to welcome distinguished guests, or to acknowledge great achievements, o

thumb|A United States Air Force|U.S. airman and a Māori warrior exchange a during a [[pōwhiri ceremony.]] thumb|upright|Two Māori women exchange a , 1913.

thumb|right|alt=photo of food and stones in foil-lined containers|Putting down a thumb|right|alt=photo showing sliced meats and vegetables|Raw meat and vegetables for the thumb|right|alt=photo of cooked food on plate on serving tray| dinner '''''' () is a traditional New Zealand Māori method of cooking food using heated rocks buried in a pit oven, called an umu (oven)|. It is still used for large groups on special occasions, as it allows large quantities of food to be cooked without the need for commercial cooking appliances.

thumb|East Timor's ambassador (left) accepts the during a .|upright=1.5 A ' ( ; ), also known as a () or ' () in some dialects, is a formal Māori welcoming ceremony onto a , involving speeches, cultural performance, singing and finally the . The term also refers specifically to an action chant of welcome that is sometimes performed as part of the general .