The permanent body and facial tattoos that are a rite of passage for Maori people are called __________.

The traditional Māori practice of permanent body and facial tattooing is called ta moko. Haka is a ceremonial performance, mana motuhake refers to Māori self-determination, and Pākehā refers to New Zealanders of European descent. Therefore, the correct answer is ta moko.

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