Making a piupiu

We sequenced the steps for making a piupiu

The 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 

Step 1: use your right hand to squeeze their hand firmly and shake it gently then say “kia ora”. 

Step 2: Rest your left hand on their right shoulder softly, they will do the same. 

Step 3: lean forward and touch noses for a very short time and if you are shorter than them, they will bend down to you. 

Step 4: let go their hand after you are finished. 

The hongi is important because it shows to respect each other and show that we are the same so we don’t fight.