Thoughts ? 🤔💭 The parliament of New Zealand was halted again by haka dance The haka is a powerful form of performance art from New Zealand, often performed in groups with energetic movements, rhythmic foot-stomping, and bold, shouted chants. Traditionally, both men and women of the Māori culture have performed the haka on different social occasions to express unity, emotion, and cultural pride. | Yankdrop

The haka is an intrinsic part of Kiwi culture. It's a fierce display of an iwi’s (Māori tribe) pride, strength and unity. All students who #StudyinNZ are welcome to learn about Māori culture, just like these students from Nelson College! | Study with New Zealand

30K views · 631 reactions | #AHUREA Brigham Young University Hawaii hosts an annual culture night that showcases the variety of different cultures represented at the school. The Māori section has always been a hit at the festival and this year, the Māori students have their hands full, teaching kapa haka to almost 200 hundred students, most of whom have never performed before. | Te Ao Māori News | Facebook