Powhiri

So here are some long awaited pictures of the Powhiri Ceremony we had. It was a time of being welcomed to New Zealand by the Maori tribe. Its a fairly formal ceremony with such a profound significance.  It was pretty moving. We had songs, speeches, warrior dance and we all did the hongi at the end (touching noses and breathing in the same air, symbolizing unity)
The song we sang both in english and maori was...

Wairua tapu
Kuhu mai
No mai ki kone
Wairua tapu

Ara Hia
Korero mai ano
Amene

Holy spirit welcome
You are welcome here
Guide us holy spirit
Speak to us again