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Related: About this forumNZ School gives departed teacher a Haka send-off - Respect and Admiration
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(24,324 posts)Thank you for posting...
kimbutgar
(21,185 posts)I have seen the in this several movies but this was so inspiring. I felt the emotion of the honor they gave their teacher.
50 Shades Of Blue
(10,042 posts)TomSlick
(11,108 posts)I'm interested how all of NZ society has adopted the Haka - Maori and Europeans alike.
RandomAccess
(5,210 posts)I was first introduced to them while I was following the Standing Rock Water Protectors actions, which garnered indigenous (and other) support from around the world. SO inspiring, all the support and the linking of all the world's peoples.
I think it's impressive even with just one:
Several is nice:
A bunch is lovely:
Equinox Moon
(6,344 posts)culture as mainstream. It is so honoring and powerful.
I love the Kiwi's.
bronxiteforever
(9,287 posts)Ilsa
(61,698 posts)Last edited Sat Mar 3, 2018, 04:49 PM - Edit history (1)
Very powerful.
Lesson:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/international/newzealand/11214585/How-to-do-the-Haka-Master-the-fearsome-Maori-dance-in-11-Steps-with-pictures.html
Duppers
(28,125 posts)My son watched the Maori All Blacks (name of team) play in Philly in 2013.
Here's an example...
pfitz59
(10,390 posts)SergeStorms
(19,204 posts)was originally to intimidate their enemies before going into battle. I didn't know there was a "tribute" haka. Maybe 'haka' means anything you want it to mean now.
cab67
(3,006 posts)OnDoutside
(19,969 posts)In 2008, Munster played NZ and 4 of the Munster players were New Zealanders, who did their own haka to meet the challenge laid down by the ABs haka.
This one, Munster Rugby v NZ Maoris in Thomond Park came shortly after the death of Munster coach and legend, Anthony Foley. The Maori captain laid down a NZ shirt with AF on the back, before leading his team in the haka