Haka
Haka is a group of Māori ceremonial dances with vigorous movement, stamping and rhythmic chanting. Different forms serve different purposes: haka taparahi is performed without weapons, peruperu is a war haka with weapons, haka pōwhiri welcomes guests and waiata tangi mourns the dead. Men's performance often includes wide eyes and a protruding tongue, and women also take part in modern compositions.
Kapa haka, Māori performing-arts groups, are common in New Zealand schools and communities. Te Matatini, held every two years, is described as the largest celebration of traditional Māori performing arts; its competition began in 1972 as the New Zealand Polynesian Festival. Haka became known abroad through the New Zealand Native football team of 1888-89 and later the All Blacks' Ka Mate, composed by Te Rauparaha.
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