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Hillary Clinton's First Powhiri (Part 2) - Te Wero |
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(See also Part 1 - Hillary Clinton arrives at Parliament for her first Pōwhiri)
The challenge Wero continues as the Taki (challenge dart) is laid down for the honoured guest.
The Taki must be accepted by a male and in this case by by the US Ambassador to New Zealand on behalf of his boss. This is the traditional way of determining whether visitors to a Marae came in peace or with hostile intentions.
The wero continues as the warriors advance towards Mrs Clinton and her escorts.
The conch shell is sounded.
The Secretary and her party advance towards the warriors…
… who are fully engaged in their Haka.
Continuing - in Part 3
see Introductions and
Smiles
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