Rugby

WHAT IS THIS CALLED HAKA ?

A Haka is a traditional dance of the Māori people of

New Zealand and the New Zealand national Rugby union team, the "All Blacks", and a number of other New Zealand national teams perform before their international matches.



What is the haka for ?   
     The haka is a type of ancient Māori war dance traditionally used on the battlefield, as well as when groups came together in peace. Haka are a fierce display of a tribe's pride, strength and unity. Actions include violent foot-stamping, tongue protrusions and rhythmic body slapping to accompany a loud chant.


What  the haka means ?
     The haka (plural haka, in both Māori and English) is a traditional war cry, war 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.

What is the history of Haka ?

Māori haka. The haka is an ancient posture dance of the New Zealand Māori that was traditionally used to prepare a war party for battle. It was performed either on the battle field prior to engagement with the enemy, or as the war party was leaving their own village en route to a battle.