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The Passing of Wisdom

Maori woman and granddaughter

Maori woman passes on Maori lore and traditions

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Maori culture is rich in tradition.

Here a kuia (female elder) passes on the wisdom of her generation of Maori women to her young granddaughter.

The traditional extended Maori family system of whanau is at the heart of Maori culture.

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