Making a piupiu

We sequenced the steps for making a piupiu

How to Hongi

The Hongi 

What is a hongi? 

A hongi is the pressing of noses, which symbolises the exchange of the breath of life 

When does the hongi happen? 

When the tangata whenua side indicates that the speeches are complete, the manuhiri speakers approach the tangata whenua to hongi 

What to do.

1. First you get your right hand and shake it with the other persons hand firmly with a little squeeze and say “Kia Ora”.

2. Get your left hand and rest it on the other person's right shoulder.

3. You keep holding on to the persons hand then you touch the person's nose with your nose gently for one second that is what you call a Hongi.

4. Now you take your left hand off the person’s right shoulder and release your other hand.

A Hongi is a greeting that shows respect to the tangata whenua, therefore it is important you do it  correctly.