Whakapohane
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Whakapohane is the Māori practice of baring one's buttocks with the intent to offend. It is as offensive in Māori as in Pākehā culture — symbolises the birthing act, and renders the recipient noa ("base").[1]
A famous recent example of whakapohane being performed was by Dun Mihaka to Diana, Princess of Wales and Prince Charles during the 1983 royal tour of New Zealand.[2]
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- ^ "Part 3 - A Collection of Behaviours, Philosophies, Emotions and Cultural Influences". He Hinatore ki te Ao Maori A Glimpse into the Maori World. New Zealand Ministry of Justice Tahu o te Ture. March 2001. http://www.justice.govt.nz/publications/publications-archived/2001/he-hinatore-ki-te-ao-maori-a-glimpse-into-the-maori-world/part-3-a-collection-of-behaviours-philosophies-emotions-and-cultural-influences/part-3-a-collection-of-behaviours-philosophies-emotions-and-cultural-influences. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
- ^ Mike Kay (April 2011). "Book Review “Whakapohane”". The Spark. Workers Party New Zealand. http://workersparty.org.nz/2011/03/30/book-review-whakapohane/. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
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