Posted on Nov 15, 2021
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.
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.
New Zealand Maori tribe demands vaccine protesters stop performing haka dance
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
...""We are absolutely clear that the COVID-19 vaccine is the best protection we have available to us," Modlik said, adding that the Ngati Toa "are committed to supporting" vaccination of its people "as soon as possible."...
...""We are absolutely clear that the COVID-19 vaccine is the best protection we have available to us," Modlik said, adding that the Ngati Toa "are committed to supporting" vaccination of its people "as soon as possible."...
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Absolutely!!! Indigenous people the world over are having their sacred dances, places, languages, etc. usurped. WTF!!!! Can't people come up with their own stuff?
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