Haka performed to honor fallen soldiers from NZ

[ceejtank]

Any rugby fans/players out there? I play rugby.. and the All Blacks are known for doing a Haka before games.

New Zealand lost some soldiers recently and their troops honored them by doing a Haka. It's good to see outside of the use of Rugby. If you want to see the Haka - look for "Haka dance All Blacks" on youtube. Imagine going up in a game against those crazy guys.. haha.

For those of you who don't know what the Haka is.. (Haka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) Excertps below.

Haka (singular is the same as plural: haka) is a traditional ancestral war cry, dance or challenge from the Māori people of New Zealand. It is a posture dance performed by a group, with vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted accompaniment.

Haka are performed for various reasons: for amusement, as a hearty welcome to distinguished guests, or to acknowledge great achievements, occasions or funerals.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVSJK1jMxPI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Either way - REST IN PEACE soldiers.

 

[Designer]

Very cool! Yes, we are fans of rugby, and my son's favorite team is the All-Blacks.