HAKA DANCE

If we visit New Zealand, we might see a haka dance. A Haka is the traditional dance form of the Maori of New Zealand. It is a posture dance with shouted accompaniment, performed by a group. War haka were originally performed by warriors before a battle, proclaiming their strength and power in order to intimidate the opposition. Haka are not exclusively performed by men, but can be performed by women, mixed groups or by children. Today haka are performed for various reason, as integral part of formal or official welcome ceremonies for distinguished visitors, or to acknowledge great achievement or occasions. Various actions are employed such as the poking out of the tongue (as challenge), shouting, slapping the hands against the body and stamping of the feet to express courage, annoyance, joy or other feelings relevant to the purpose of the occasion.

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