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.First look at the people and say”kia ora” then put your left hand and put your right hand on the shoulder and squeeze the hand.
2. Next well your left hand is shaking with the other people bend down.
3.Then touch each other nose for a seconds.
