The Hongi
What is a hongi?
A hongi is the pressing of noses, which symbolises the exchange of the breath of life
When does the hongi happen?
When the tangata whenua side indicates that the speeches are complete, the manuhiri speakers approach the tangata whenua to hongi
What to do.
1. First shake hand Firmly.
2. Then put your other hand on the other person's shoulder firmly.
3. Thirdly gently press your nose softly for 1 sec.
4. Then separate noses take your left hand of their shoulder and separate right hand.
5. And walk off the stage
