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Whare Tupuna: Symbolism, Origins & Cultural Significance

by Mikaele | Jun 20, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia

The Maori whare tupuna or ancestral meeting house that dominates the Aotearoa Village is perhaps the most symbolic structure in the entire Polynesian Cultural Center. ‘These buildings memorialize great leaders’ Kim Makekau, Aotearoa Village manager, recently explained...

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