# 29 Travelling to te Tangihanga o Kiingi Tuheitia Turangawaewae

[@giardinodialberi8751]

Thanks for your travelogue. From the USA, I look with interest and affection for Maori people. Your culture is fascinating and I look forward to learning more about your spirituality.

[@MemsJourneys]

Naumai Haeremai, thankyou for the lovely comment!

[@AuditingNewZealand]

Thank you for uploading your video today, I managed to find it after the first hour of upload while I was travelling to Turangawaewae and also feeling apprehensive so it was good hearing your information

[@MemsJourneys]

You're welcome,

[@GM-ow2cx]

I appreciate you sharing your journey. If I may inquire, how many waka arrived and have their descendants organised themselves under a paramount chief or somewhat? Thanks.

[@MemsJourneys]

Kiaora, Im not sure how many waka there were, as we weren't there today at his burial. We have always had the kingitanga, all of the monarchs come from the same lineage, and that is the tradition. Maori have always had a monarch to bring about the unity and along with iwi leaders guide our direction.. There is absolutely no concern for Pakeha, or non maori it is a tradition we have always had. These days with social media everyone gets to see it.