SW users from New Zealand. What is the Haka dance?

And have you ever participated in this dance before?

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It's a traditional challenge done by the Maori people of NZ but also the Pacific islands

Since I am not of that ethnicity I have not participated, but have witnessed it first hand and can tell you it is a powerful thing to witness

Miram · 31-35, F

@BeefySenpie But I saw them doing it from all ethnicities, together.

BeefySenpie · M

@Miram In light of recent events, or at some other time?

Miram · 31-35, F

@BeefySenpie Yes, because of the recent events

BeefySenpie · M

@Miram I was speaking more generally. I think right now it's all about unity. It was amazing to see gang members among the Muslim community and showing their support too

Miram · 31-35, F

@BeefySenpie Gang members? Violent gangs?

BeefySenpie · M

@Miram Yes. Mostly drug related but apparently in 2013 more than a tenth of prisoners belonged to one mob, so they're far from law abiding citizens

KiwiBird · 36-40, F

@BeefySenpie Only the Maori perform the Haka. Other Pacific Islands have similar challanges but it is[b] not [/b]the Haka.