THE HOBBIT ’te papa’ - Cast And Crew Are Greeted With A Maori Welcome

THE HOBBIT: An Unexpected Journey 2012 The cast and crew prior to the RED CARPET PREMIERE started off that morning with a Film Press Conference at the TE PAPA MUSEUM ’TONGAREWA MARAE’ They were greeted/welcomed with a maori welcome. A Hongi is a traditional Maori greeting in Aotearoa/New Zealand. It is done by pressing noses together, during the hongi the ha or breath of life is exchanged and intermingled. Through the exchange of this physical greeting, you are no longer considered a