Māori are the tangata whenua - the indigenous people of the land of Aotearoa New Zealand, and their culture is an integral part of local life
At Mitai Maori Village Sidharth had an authentic lesson in Maori culture. He expressed that, "Being invited into the waka and wearing the traditional Maori outfit was a new and empowering experience. The Maori warriors at Mitai had such a strong presence and I was totally enthralled by them. It was so cool to be able to share that experience with them I am truly fascinated by it."