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Tangi can mean to cry or weep and is also the word used for a funeral or rather the whole period of mourning leading up to and including the actual burial day.

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Tangi is a Maori term that refers to a mourning ritual or funeral ceremony in Maori culture. It involves grieving, expressing emotions, and paying respects to the deceased.

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