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Karanga - What is It? Introduction

A karanga is the formal call used for a variety of occasions

Karanga - What is It?

A karanga is the formal call used for a variety of occasions and usually preceeds the mihi, or speeches.

Steeped in tikanga, the Karanga is more than just a call, but it is a spiritual connection to those who have gone before us. It epitomises mana wahine.

For a full explanation of what a karanga is, visit the Stage 4 - Karanga section of the Pohiri.
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