Princess Cruises says no offence was intended when men in crude costumes mimicked a traditional Maori welcome at a NZ port.
The cruise company accused of using impersonators in grass skirts with"scribbles" on their faces to perform a traditional Maori welcome to New Zealand has apologised.
The men can be seen with black designs painted on their faces, which appear to be an attempt of mimicking traditional tattoos.
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