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The haka (/ˈhɑːkə/;[1] plural haka, in both Māori and English) is a ceremonial dance or challenge in Māori culture.[2] It is a posture dance performed by a group, with vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted accompaniment. Although commonly associated with the traditional battle preparations of male warriors, haka have been performed by both men and women,[3] and several varieties of the dance fulfil social functions within Māori culture.[4][5] Haka are performed to welcome distinguished guests, or to acknowledge great achievements, occasions or funerals.
 
Anyone find it interesting that these maka dancers seem to be strictly male?
I just found it very forceful- kind of like a statement of resistance. It does need some explaining to people who are not used to this kind of funeral ceremony. Looked up islamic burial customs:
I have only been to two funerals here, interestingly, in Islam and in Germany ( non-islamic) -people throw three hands full of soil into the grave- I haven’t noticed this in Canada.
 
Anyone find it interesting that these maka dancers seem to be strictly male?
No, because it’s ancient (though women do sometimes participate). It’s also a New Zealand rugby (and football?) pregame thing. There was a team, maybe it was football or rugby called the All Blacks, which was all Maori players, who were not allowed to play against South Africa during apartheid, one of their longtime rivals in sport, because they were not white.

I found it more interesting that there’s an outpouring of support from all over the world for these dancers - from all over New Zealand (even students learn the Haka and have done ceremonies) in solidarity with honouring the victims and their families.
 

There are some girls there.

This one’s better. It’s a montage of groups of students. There are lots of girls participating. New Zealander teens - white and Maori - really seem to know this ritual. That’s pretty cool, that they have that common bond as New Zealanders.. I love this. I’m increasingly impressed with young people these days.

 
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I just found it very forceful- kind of like a statement of resistance. It does need some explaining to people who are not used to this kind of funeral ceremony. Looked up islamic burial customs:
I have only been to two funerals here, interestingly, in Islam and in Germany ( non-islamic) -people throw three hands full of soil into the grave- I haven’t noticed this in Canada.
Reminds me of some forms of martial arts that are mainly ceremonial now.
 
Friends of mine recently returned from a trip to NZ. They commented admirably on the positive relationship that NZ has with its Maori people - deep respect and equality seemed to be the majority situation. We in Canada could learn much in this regard.

And yes - the haka is perhaps best know by 'outsiders' like us for its performance before the rugby matches! Or in celebration of a win. But in looking at Wikipedia it has a very long history in sports - surprised me to see that. A bit of the inconsequential learning from a tragic situation.

I've been consistently impressed by NZ prime minister Jacinda Arden - compassionate, swift, respectful, present. And so young. Our world needs more leaders like her.
 
Oh crap. The egged senator arrived at a gun show the following Sunday, where there were signs criticizing Muslim immigration. A gun show. Apparently he has ties with some notorious alt right thugs...at least one the guys who beat up the kid is among them. He is bad news. I read that he got elected with only 19 votes because something disqualified the actual winner. No wonder he’s not very well liked.

 
Erdogan is taking advantage of the tragedy by showing the live footage on huge screens during his election campains as a means to build up hatred against westerners being anti - islam and get more popular votes.
Just hope the Turks are smart enough to get rid of their dictator before its too late.
 
Hatred is what is is all about in the war mongering that creates a separate industry related to ironworks all on its own!

Can be taxing to those supporting conflict and to much into it to know what they love ... no-names spoken!
 
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