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Māori Group - haka dance
November 22 , 2024
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- New Zealand's youngest MP, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, had voiced against the contentious Treaty Principles Bill.
- She also performed a traditional Maori haka during a House session.
- The Maori haka is a traditional performance that holds deep cultural significance for New Zealanders.
- It is known for its powerful energy, fierce facial expressions (pukana), and the physical movements like stamping, hand gestures, and chanting.
- The haka varies by region, with many telling stories of significant events in a tribe's history.
- There are various forms of haka, each with its unique purpose:
- Peruperu: A war haka performed with weapons to show strength.
- Ngarahu: A semi-war dance performed to test warriors' readiness.
- Haka Tui Waewae: A non-combative haka expressing emotions like joy or anger.
- Ka Mate: Tells the story of his escape from capture and his subsequent rise as a great Maori leader.
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