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Haka (/ ˈ h ɑː k ə /, [1] / ˈ h æ k ə /; [2] singular haka, in both Māori and New Zealand English) are a variety of ceremonial dances in Māori culture. [3] A performance art , haka are often performed by a group, with vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted accompaniment. [ 3 ]
"Ka Mate" is the most widely known haka in New Zealand and internationally because a choreographed and synchronized version [4] of the chant has traditionally been performed by the All Blacks, New Zealand's international rugby union team, as well as the Kiwis, New Zealand's international rugby league team, immediately prior to test ...
The haka is one of rugby’s best known traditions, with the ceremonial Maori dance performed pre-match by New Zealand rugby sides before international fixtures.. Haka were traditionally performed ...
In the documentary Murderball, the New Zealand paralympic rugby team can be seen performing a modified version of a haka. When Munster hosted the All Blacks at Thomond Park, Limerick in November 2008, the four New Zealand players in the Munster team performed their own haka prior to the All Blacks. [48]
The All Blacks perform the Maori ceremonial dance before their fixtures
See students dance the Haka to celebrate the academic excellence of a star pupil.
Modern kapa haka traces back to pre-European times where it developed from traditional forms of Māori performing art; haka, mau rākau (weaponry), poi (ball attached to rope or string) and mōteatea (traditional Māori songs). There is a regular national kapa haka competition currently called Te Matatini that has been running since 1972. [1]
New Zealand has reclaimed the world record for the largest mass Haka, with thousands packing a major stadium on Sunday for a resounding performance of the traditional Māori routine.