not sure a Morris dance would be the same

[vetran]

New chief of New Zealand army greeted by a Haka

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1097493475232637

[northernladuk]

What's the point of this thread? Usually it's half interesting because it's news. Have we hit a new low of posting random videos on FB? It's pretty usual for the Hakka at important occassions and it's a war cry so why wouldn't it be done for this? We've all seen it and it's f***kin epic.

It might have been worth reading if the hadn't done it.

[vetran]

What's the point of this thread? Usually it's half interesting because it's news. Have we hit a new low of posting random videos on FB? It's pretty usual for the Hakka at important occassions and it's a war cry so why wouldn't it be done for this? We've all seen it and it's f***kin epic.

It might have been worth reading if the hadn't done it.

Th Haka is rising in prominence it was at the Rugby a decade ago now its at top level appointments. I thought it was rather fun and patriotic. I look forward to No Idea Keir being appointed to Trunkles but I suspect Old Black Joe will be out of favour.

[northernladuk]

You've got it the wrong way round. It's rising in prominence only because we are taking notice and modern global communications. It's been performed by the All Blacks, or the first incarnation, The Original All Blacks since 1905. They do the 'Ka Mate' which is form of the Haka and it's popularity increased after some legal issues between the Ngati Toa tribe and NZ Rugby Union which got resolved in 2012.

They've been performing the Haka, or more specifically the welcoming version, 'haka pōwhiri' for guests since 1869 and internal use, particularly for war leaders since it began.

Interestingly the Ka Mate has become the most globally recognised form of cultural appropriation which is why it's so popular and well known.

[vetran]

You've got it the wrong way round. It's rising in prominence only because we are taking notice and modern global communications. It's been performed by the All Blacks, or the first incarnation, The Original All Blacks since 1905. They do the 'Ka Mate' which is form of the Haka and it's popularity increased after some legal issues between the Ngati Toa tribe and NZ Rugby Union which got resolved in 2012.

They've been performing the Haka, or more specifically the welcoming version, 'haka pōwhiri' for guests since 1869 and internal use, particularly for war leaders since it began.

Interestingly the Ka Mate has become the most globally recognised form of cultural appropriation which is why it's so popular and well known.

Oh ta - everyday is a school day!

Its funny that NZ, France and the USA are very proud of their culture we on the other hand seem to be ashamed of it. Maybe we need to greet everyone in Gaelic or Middle English?

[DoctorStrangelove]

Oh ta - everyday is a school day!

Its funny that NZ, France and the USA are very proud of their culture we on the other hand seem to be ashamed of it. Maybe we need to greet everyone in Gaelic or Middle English?

Yng Nghymraeg, lovely boy. There's tidy then. .