(I just want to preface this…my other blogs about the countries are going to be more indepth and focused. My flight leaves in 10 hrs so sorry it’s rushed. I promise to do better next time. I’ll tell you about the religion, economics, etc. I’m really sorry)
One of my goals is to excite people back in America, like yourself, about missions abroad and that you would have a deeper passion for Jesus! I’m longing for that intimacy with Christ. I want to feel His presence in my everyday life and see Him working through me! I hope you join me this year by following my blogs.
I’m doing this 4 week model with my church, Apex, and I’d like to share it with everyone!
(Subject to change)
Week 1: Blog about the culture: main religions, economics, government, entertainment, people groups, etc!
Week 2: Video about the ministries, people, God stories, etc
Week 3: (I’m Skyping Apex) so probably nothing this week
Week 4: Video/journal overview, what I learned, etc
NEW ZEALAND
“The culture of its indigenous Mâori people affects the language, the arts, and even the accents of all New Zealanders. Their place in the South Pacific, and their love of the outdoors, sport, and the arts make New Zealanders and their culture unique in the world.”
“Mâori make up over 14 percent of the population.”
“Today, New Zealanders are largely sophisticated and highly educated urban dwellers. Members of a unique and vibrant multicultural society, New Zealanders are embracing 21st century technology and culture in record numbers.”
“New Zealand has a low population density and spectacular scenery. As a result, many New Zealanders have a love of their landscape and the outdoors. Hiking, mountaineering, and kayaking are enjoyed by many New Zealanders, while many more will explore their landscape with a trip to the beach or a bush walk. They are following in the footsteps of perhaps the most adventurous Kiwi, Sir Edmund Hillary, who conquered Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain, in 1953.”
What is a Kiwi?
“To understand Kiwiana, it’s important to first know what exactly a kiwi is. A kiwi is a flightless nocturnal native bird, and the national bird of New Zealand. It has a long beak with nostrils on the end, and fossicks about at night feeding on small insects. However, over the years, New Zealanders have become known as ‘Kiwis’ as well. There is a ‘kiwi’ sense of humour, a kiwi ‘do-it-yourself’ attitude, and Kiwiana means the things that contribute to our sense of being Kiwi. Just to confuse you, the kiwifruit is often called a ‘kiwi’ in Europe and America and ‘Kiwi’ nugget (shoe polish) is known throughout the world, although it is an Australian invention! “
One of New Zealand’s main sports is rugby! Their team is called All Blacks
All information is from www.newzealand.com/travel/about-nz/culture/culture-home.cfm
