Indigenous Tribes That Survived the Times

When you visit a new country, and try to understand its culture, it’s sometimes easier to look for answers by exploring its past. Some countries are lucky enough to have tribes who have been around for hundreds of years and can tell you a lot about its history.

Sometimes, by visiting these tribes and speaking with elders about their traditions and beliefs, travelers can get great insight into how they influenced modern society. All of a sudden a monument to an important figure becomes a lot more interesting than just a tourist attraction to cross off your list.

But who are the tribes who have survived modern times?

15. Maori – New Zealand

According to the census of 2013, Maoris represent about 15% of New Zealand’s population with roughly 600,000 people. They were originally indigenous Polynesian people who arrived in New Zealand around 1250 BCE.

Maoris are famous for their face tattoos called tā moko, which in the past only people with a high rank would receive. They’re also popular because of the haka, which is a war dance used by the All Blacks before rugby matches.

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