New Zealand Maori tribe demands vaccine protesters stop performing haka dance

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A New Zealand Māori tribe has demanded that anti-vaccine mandate advocates stop using its ceremonial dance, the "Ka Mate" haka, at protests.

The dance, which was traditionally performed before battle and is meant to show tribal pride and unity, is an intimidating display of chanting, foot-stamping, tongue protrusions and rhythmic body slapping. It has been popularized by New Zealand's All Blacks rugby team, which performs it before the start of every test match.

The Ngati Toa, which won legal control of the Ka Mate — the tribe's unique version of the haka — in 2009, strongly objected on Monday after demonstrators were seen performing it at recent rallies.