Haere Mai 2023

In this video, we’ll be sharing Haere Mai - a welcoming song from New Zealand. The video is brought to life with amazing photography from Peter Feuerstein. Haere Mai celebrates both European culture alongside the rich heritage of Māori people. If you’re interested in learning more about the Māori people, or Scottish culture in general, then be sure to watch this video. Haere Mai is a great song to learn and play if you’re looking to connect with other cultures and learn about the history and traditions of New Zealand! “Haere Mai“ is a Maori term for ’welcome’ and is the first sign to greet travelers at ports throughout the land. New Zealand has a strong Scottish heritage, in fact Dunedin has a statue of the great bard Robbie Burns. Bagpipe motifs within the song acknowledge the many pipe bands that keep the tradition alive throughout the land. Sit back and enjoy this rendition by the amazing Anastasia Kareva.