A Tourists’ Point of View

From the view of a tourist, I think that the culture in the Maori tribe is very much authentic. Having experienced it once myself, visiting a tribe intimidates the visitors because they can probably feel the ancient traditions and beliefs that are so deeply rooted in the tribe. Despite being intimidated, there’s also this sense of wonder and awe for the people and village because it is so rare to see a tribe so true to their tradition and culture in the midst of a homogenous culture in the world. Another reason why tourists would find the culture authentic is because when they visit a Maori village, what they receive is not commercialised. The Maori people did not commercialise their culture so as to please and keep the stream of tourists coming. Instead, they showed them their true culture which is what sets New Zealand apart from other holiday destinations because tourists would receive a true cultural experience that has survived thousands of years.