Wednesday 28 March 2012

The Haka

On Monday we visited the blog I have adopted in New Zealand.
http://goals-r-us.blogspot.co.nz/
My promise to Ms van der Spuy and her class is to make regular comments on the posts they make.



This particular post really interested us and we have since found out more about The Haka.

Here is a link to the All Blacks website and a link to information about the origins of The Haka

Haka is the generic name for all Maori dance. Today, haka is defined as that part of the Maori dance repertoire where the men are to the fore with the women lending vocal support in the rear. Most haka seen today are haka taparahi, haka without weapons.

Year 4 had the chance to watch Year 1 perform their own Haka this morning, they were very intimidating and did a great job.

Year 4 are very keen to learn a Haka dance, I have started looking for ideas so watch this space.

Who can remember what happened before kick off when the All Blacks performed the haka in front of the French team in the 2011 World Cup?

5 comments:

  1. Having the opportunity to learn about countries and their cultures all around the world is one of the main things I love about blogging.
    I've watched the Haka on television and it seems intimidating there, so I can't begin to imagine what it must be like to be a few feet away from it.
    Learning your own Haka sounds like a fantastic idea and I look forward to reading about it and maybe watching it on your blog in the future.

    Mrs Stones - Miriam Lord, Bradford

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  2. cool haka dance






    dil

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  3. Ben-nz
    go the all blacks!!!!!!!

    you guys sound good.

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  4. Logan~NZ
    GO THE BLACKS
    YOU ARE THE BEST

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  5. LOGAN~NZ
    GO THE BLACKS
    YOU ARE THE BEST

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