HAKA - A CULTURAL ICON

Haka is a traditional Maori dance.
In the past, it was ignored and sworn at by colonials, who considered it dirty.
But nothing could stop its cultural and symbolic rise: It declined under colonisation, but rose again during a cultural renaissance.
Haka is much more than a dance: It has become a New Zealand icon and as such, it must always be treated with respect.
If you want to learn more about it (or even learn the haka song), press here.




If you want to see a performance and admire its intensity in a rugby game, see the video below. It is a match against the Irish team.