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. “ Kia Ora “ When you meet a Targata Whenua ( people of the land ) you must shake there hand firmly with your right, also when you shake hands you must have eye contact.
2. After you shake their hands stop but still hold their hands, now take your left hand and place Your hand on the Targata whenua.
3. This might be funny but for this step you need to be responsible, ok now you have to touch nose’s just for one second, release your hand from the shoulder and hand
4. It is important to do the hongi properly other why’s they will think that you are rude.
