The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand, and Rotorua, along with several other towns on the North Island, is known for its Maori culture. Here we visited a Maori village, learned about their language and rituals, experienced a Te Wero challenge, and watched traditional Maori dances.
Hangi is the traditional Maori feast: meat, potatoes, and vegetables cooked on hot stones underneath the ground. So tonight we dined like the ancient Maori (accept with plates and cutlery, and pavlova for dessert)!