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Haka
- The haka is a ceremonial dance or challenge in Māori culture. It is a posture dance performed by a group, with vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted accompaniment. Although commonly associated with the traditional battle preparations of male warriors, haka have long been performed by both men and women, and several varieties of the dance fulfil social functions within Māori culture. Haka are performed to welcome distinguished guests, or to acknowledge great achievements, occasions or funerals.
- Kapa haka (performing arts, literally line dance) groups are very common in schools. The main Māori performing arts competition, Te Matatini, takes place every two years.
(source - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haka)
Maori People
- The indigenous Polynesian people of mainland New Zealand
- Māori originated with settlers from eastern Polynesia
- Arrived in New Zealand in several waves of waka (canoe) voyages between roughly 1320 and 1350
- Over several centuries in isolation, these settlers developed their own distinctive culture
(Reference: Wikipedia)