Tangihanga, or more commonly, tangi, is a traditional funeral rite practised by the Māori people of New Zealand. Tangi were traditionally held on marae, and are still strongly associated with the tribal grounds, but are now also held at homes and funeral parlours.[1] While still widely practised, tangi are not universally observed, and some tribes have expressed concerns about lower numbers of tangi.[2]
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