Haka--Keita Adachi

Haka are ceremonial dances in Māori culture. They are performed by a group. Their purposes are to welcome guests, acknowledge great achievements, and so on. New Zealand's national sports teams perform them before international matches to challenge opponents. For example, All Blacks, New Zealand's men's national rugby team began to perform Haka in 1905. Now, All Blacks performs two types of Haka named Ka Mate and Kapa O Pango. And Black Ferns, New Zealand's women's national rugby team performs Haka named Ko Uhia Mai.

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  1. Mika SakemiNovember 5, 2023 at 6:29 PM

    I didn't know there are different name of Māori dance between men and women!

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  2. Haruka IkegamiNovember 6, 2023 at 11:59 AM

    I didn't know that All Blacks performs two types of Haka now!

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    1. Keita AdachiNovember 6, 2023 at 12:07 PM

      Kapa O Pango is performed only before special matches for All Blacks!

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  3. Yutsuki MinouraNovember 6, 2023 at 12:04 PM

    Haka is cool! I want to see the All Blacks Haka someday.

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  4. Soma ImaiNovember 6, 2023 at 12:04 PM

    I tried to dance it when I belonged to rugby club in high school :)

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  5. Mone MutoNovember 6, 2023 at 12:05 PM

    You really love rugby!!!!!!!! I'd like to see woman's dance before I go back to Japan.

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  6. Hana SuzukiNovember 6, 2023 at 12:15 PM

    I didn't know the purpose of Haka!

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