Experience New Zealand's magic: Immerse yourself in the Māori culture!

Experience New Zealand's magic: Immerse yourself in the Māori culture!

The fascinating landscapes and the rich culture of New Zealand are the focus of the interest of travelers who want to experience this unique country up close. Claudia Vierjahn, travel expert for Australia and New Zealand at Travelessence, particularly emphasizes, that the way you travel is at least as important as the goal itself. Visitors can immerse yourself deeply into the culture of the Māori, the indigenous population group of New Zealand, which came from Hawaiki more than 1000 years ago and call themselves' Tangata when ’

Around 14 % of the New Zealand population have Māori roots, the culture of these first settlers is closely linked to the country's identity. The Māori, who had no written language for a long time, communicated through carvings, knots, weaving mills, singing and dance. The traditional haka, a war dance, and the poi, a dance of women, are central elements of their culture. Vierjahn recommends to feel as part of the Māori family (Whānau) during a trip and to book individual experiences from tour operators such as Maria Kire and Joe who are tailored to the personal interests of the guests.

deepening into the Māori culture

A core aspect of the Māori culture is the concept of 'Manaakitanga', which stands for hospitality. Visitors will receive and learn with open arms and to appreciate the strong spiritual connection between the Māori to nature. This belief that everything is alive in nature and is connected is embodied by rituals such as Hongi, a traditional greeting. In 2014, the Urya region received the same legal rights as people, which underlines the importance of nature in the Māori world.

The Te Papa Museum in Wellington offers comprehensive exhibitions on the history and culture of the Māori. Visitors can learn more about the importance of art, vocals (Waiata) and dance (Haka). In order to deepen the knowledge of this fascinating culture, some books are recommended, such as "Land of the Long White Cloud" by Kiri Te Kanawa or "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Maori Myth and Legend" by Margareth Orbell.

travel recommendations from Travelessence

Travelessence has committed itself to the principle of the Slow Travel and advised to spend at least two nights in one place. This enables travelers to gain more intensive experiences and to enjoy the natural environment, for example through overnight stays in a pure pod - a glass cube in nature with a breathtaking view. The individual rental car trips offered by Travelessence combine flexibility with a full service, so that travelers can relax the versatile landscapes of New Zealand.

To inform potential travelers about New Zealand, Travelessence organizes free travel presentations in Hamburg. These will take place on Tuesday, June 17th, at 6.30 p.m. for New Zealand and on Friday, June 13th, at 6.30 p.m. for Australia. The topics range from routes and special experiences to practical travel knowledge such as the best travel time and budget questions. With a high recommendation rate of 98 percent, interested parties can rely on first -class advice.

For more information about the unique travel experiences in New Zealand and the culture of the Māori, visit the pages of Travelessence .