Maori Greeting

No matter where the cafe or the bus stop The pub or sidewalk of the busy street It's part of what is their time honoured custom That Maoris will rub noses when they greet. Do not ask me why the Maoris rub noses For about their culture there's little i know Perhaps their great ancestors brought it with them From outer Islands centuries ago. It's Maori way of saying how are you buddy They always greet each other with a smile Rub noses and shake hands and sometimes embrace So good to see you it has been some while. There is a comraderie amongst the Maoris The brown skinned people of Pacific Land They are great warriors but they too can be gentle And their culture can prove hard to understand. No matter where tavern or super market Or side walk of the busy city street It is part of their old time honoured custom That Maoris will rub noses when they greet.