New Zealand: Hamilton Gardens – Maori Garden
By glenda. Filed in Architecture, Culture, Exhibition, History, Nature, New Zealand, Travel, Walking Tour |
Here is the traditional entrance to the Te Parapara Garden in Hamilton Gardens, NZ. Notice the carved face sticking out his tongue. This is a gesture you would see in Maori dancing and is a method of intimidating invaders.
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