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World's largest hāngi pit dug in Christchurch

August 3, 2019

Locals can learn how to cook and serve traditional kai from hāngi masters. (Source: Other)

The world’s largest public hangi pit has been dug in Christchurch’s CBD.

Locals learned to cook and serve traditional Māori kai from hāngi masters.

Organisers hope the event inspires whanaungatanga – family and togetherness – and manaakitanga – meaning kindness and hospitality.
 

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