mihi (Māori culture)

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In Māori, a mihi or mihi whakatau is a formal or semi-formal speech or speeches of greeting at a meeting such as a hui."[https://www.massey.ac.nz/student-life/māori-at-massey/te-reo-māori-and-tikanga-resources/pōwhiri-mihi-whakatau-and-mihimihi-māori-welcomes/mihi-whakatau-and-mihimihi/ Mihi whakatau and mihimihi]," Massey University. Retrieved 28 June 2024. The speech acknowledges those present, and may be accompanied by other ritual greetings or acknowledgements, such as pōwhiri, wero, or recital of pepeha. The term mihimihi is often used when speeches and introductions are exchanged."[https://www.otago.ac.nz/maori/world/te-reo-maori/mihi-introductions Mihi — introductions]," University of Otago. Retrieved 28 June 2024.

Mihi, in its plural form, ngā mihi, is often used as an acknowledgement and giving of thanks. In modern Māori, it is often used as a way of signing off a letter or email."[https://lianza.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Māori-Greetings-Signoffs-for-Letters-Emails.pdf Māori greetings and signoffs]," Library and Information Association of New Zealand. Retrieved 28 June 2024.