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Soph0571

(9,685 posts)
Sun Mar 17, 2019, 01:00 PM Mar 2019

New Zealand's Black Power perform emotional haka in tribute to Christchurch Victims



One of New Zealand's most notorious gangs have performed an emotional haka in a powerful tribute to the Christchurch massacre victims. The poignant moment saw around ten members of Black Power, which was first formed in 1970, gather near to the police cordon at Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch to perform the ceremonial dance. The group were surrounded by mourners who had gathered at a flower vigil to pay their respects to the victims of Friday's terror attack.


This is pretty special
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New Zealand's Black Power perform emotional haka in tribute to Christchurch Victims (Original Post) Soph0571 Mar 2019 OP
Thanks for post. Solidarity at its best! Māori haka is an ancient posture dance RestoreAmerica2020 Mar 2019 #1
Don't forget the All Blacks! SergeStorms Mar 2019 #4
I would like to see them do that Haka in front of the U.S. Embassy Submariner Mar 2019 #2
If the "master race" tried messing with these guys, it wouldn't end well IronLionZion Mar 2019 #3
Very moving Thekaspervote Mar 2019 #5
Uh...WTF? trof Mar 2019 #6
They were showing respect to warriors who died in battle Soph0571 Mar 2019 #7

RestoreAmerica2020

(3,438 posts)
1. Thanks for post. Solidarity at its best! Māori haka is an ancient posture dance
Sun Mar 17, 2019, 01:23 PM
Mar 2019

.... of the New Zealand Māori that was traditionally used to prepare a war party for battle as well as when groups came together in peace. Haka are a fierce display of a tribe's pride, strength and unity. Actions include violent foot-stamping, tongue protrusions and rhythmic body slapping to accompany a loud chant.

Today, haka are still used during Māori ceremonies and celebrations to honour guests and show the importance of the occasion. This includes family events, like birthdays and weddings.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.newzealand.com/us/feature/haka/&ved=2ahUKEwjr6feq14nhAhXHIDQIHV95DgIQFjAiegQIBxAB&usg=AOvVaw0P26mvdtxoVqL8_mbJm7eR&cshid=1552843206352

SergeStorms

(19,204 posts)
4. Don't forget the All Blacks!
Mon Mar 18, 2019, 02:48 AM
Mar 2019

New Zealand's premier rugby team that re-introduced and popularized the haka before each of their matches. They are truly a thing of beauty and ferocity at the same time. If I were on the opposing team I think I'd consider another sport.

Submariner

(12,509 posts)
2. I would like to see them do that Haka in front of the U.S. Embassy
Sun Mar 17, 2019, 01:25 PM
Mar 2019

to shame racist Islamaphobe Ambassador Scottie Brown.

If I was the Prime Minister I would tell Scottie that since his boss foments so much racism, hate and Islamaphobia around the world with his hate speech, Brown will be sent home for agreeing with Trump this morning that the terrorist attacks had nothing to do with Trump although Trump was named by the terrorist.

IronLionZion

(45,523 posts)
3. If the "master race" tried messing with these guys, it wouldn't end well
Sun Mar 17, 2019, 05:29 PM
Mar 2019

but then there are probably some white nationalists who really are dumb enough to tell native Maori to get out of New Zealand.

trof

(54,256 posts)
6. Uh...WTF?
Mon Mar 18, 2019, 07:46 PM
Mar 2019

OK, yeah, I know Maoris have these war dances where they stomp around and stick their tongues out in a effort to frighten their enemies.
Been there, seen that.

WTF does this even remotely have to do with the mass murder in Christchurch?

Soph0571

(9,685 posts)
7. They were showing respect to warriors who died in battle
Mon Mar 18, 2019, 07:53 PM
Mar 2019

It is pretty cool. Those that died did not know they were warriors. But they were made to be warriors in those moments. It was a very respectful thing for them to do.

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