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Video: Traditional Maori Haka Dance

During our third night of the bus tour, we stopped in Maketu for a bit of traditional Maori culture.

We were entertained by a family's music/dance show, and then the guys were invited to learn the Haka dance, while the ladies learned another type of dance.

The lack of shirts was mandatory and it's clear we're all in need of a good tan!

After the show, we all grabbed mattresses and blankets and had a big slumber party in the large entertainment space.

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Monday 25th of August 2008

Hey that was a great share! I have definitely added this to my favorites!

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Sunday 24th of August 2008

Hey that was a great share! I have definitely added this to my favorites!

Leo

Wednesday 19th of December 2007

Oh man! all that sun and no tan? oh my! ;-)

I've seen this dance at the New Zealand rugby team games here in DC. I believe it's meant to scare your opponents.

Leo

Dave

Thursday 20th of December 2007

Yes - scare your enemy, or these days, the other team. I think the only thing that would've scared people is my farmer's tan.

Leo

Wednesday 19th of December 2007

Oh man! all that sun and no tan? oh my! ;-)

I've seen this dance at the New Zealand rugby team games here in DC. I believe it's meant to scare your opponents.

Leo

Dave

Thursday 20th of December 2007

Yes - scare your enemy, or these days, the other team. I think the only thing that would've scared people is my farmer's tan.

Daniel

Tuesday 18th of December 2007

David,

I just wanted to say thanks for sharing your trip with us all. I have a special folder to keep them all in.

Living vicariously through YOU, and missing my bud here at WORK!!!

Daniel

Dave

Thursday 20th of December 2007

Hey Daniel -

Good to hear from you! It didn't take long for me to feel validated in my decision to take this trip. I sent a postcard Stephen's way so hopefully you'll get that someday. :)

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