When Maori symbols and language are appropriated, "Maori lose the right to maintain and protect our sacred language and knowledge from wrongful, inappropriate and culturally offensive use." ...

And now, New Zealanders are pondering a big question: Do you like 1) silver ferns, 2) silver ferns, 3) a Maori symbol based on silver ferns, or 4) silver ferns?

Atamira Dance Company, a leading Maori performing arts entity from New Zealand, will make its China debut at the Beijing Dance Festival on July 25.