I remember having to hongi the elders of an entire tribe when I was out in Aotearoa since we were working on their marae and went through the ceremony to welcomed to it and their land. As you say, slightly awkward, at least to start with.
I wish I could still remember some of the greetings and whatnot that they taught us. About all I can manage any more is kia ora.
Ah well, I guess I'll learn more when I emigrate (not that that's going to happen for a while, but nevermind).
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Date: 2009-10-29 09:47 pm (UTC)I wish I could still remember some of the greetings and whatnot that they taught us. About all I can manage any more is kia ora.
Ah well, I guess I'll learn more when I emigrate (not that that's going to happen for a while, but nevermind).