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They do the Haka as a sign of respect for their family, ancestors, and previous All Black players. They say the field is their battle field, and the other team is their enemies. It is their challenge to defeat the other team for those who have gone before.

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Haka and powhiri are two separate acts. The haka is a war-dance that was used to inspire fear in the enemy and cause them to surrender before any battle was necessary; it is now used as a challenge in sports and as a mark of respect for an esteemed person. The powhiri is a welcoming ceremony that includes an initial challenge and acceptance of a sort of truce, speeches, hongi and celebration (such as singing and dancing).

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the importants of the haka is it is a ancient Moari war cry.

they do this because they intimidate the other group and to show respect!!!!

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the haka is a anchient maori war cry from New Zealand it was used to intimidate other tribes before battle new zealanders perform the haka nowdays to intimadate others and to show respect

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The haka is traditionally a war dance performed to scare or threaten the opposition.

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tradition :P . blame it on tradition .

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What is the Maori dance performed by the Blacks before a rugby match?

Haka


What is the name of the most famous haka?

The most famous Haka is probably the one which is most often performed by the All Blacks before rugby tests. This haka is called 'Ka Mate' and is also known as 'Te Rauparaha's Haka'.


What is the emotion of the haka dance?

The haka is a war dance. it is performed by the all blacks, the new zealand rugby team to frighten the opponents just as it was performed during battle to frighten off an enemy.


When did the new zealand rugby team first perform the haka?

The Haka is a form of cultural expression exclusive to the Maori of New Zealand. The haka that is most familiar to pakeha (non-Maori), the haka most likely to be performed by international sports teams such as the All Blacks, is Te Rauparaha's Haka, also known as 'Ka Mate! Ka Mate!'


What is the New Zealands rugby dance?

If you mean Rugby dance it is called the Haka,they do the dance before they start the game to try to scare the other team.


When did the haka started?

The year of origin of Haka is still unknown. The New Zealand Rugby National Team adopted the dance is 1905 and has been performed by the team in all their local and international matches since then.


What do all blacks do at the begging of every rugby match that is different to every other rugby team?

They perform the HAKA. Basically its their warrior chant. Whilst the All Black are famous for this the south sea islander rugby teams have their versions also which, like the All Blacks is a respected part of their game by the teams that they play


Are the All Blacks nervous to perform the Haka?

No. The Haka has become a trade mark of any All Black game and whether you are a new Zealander of not its respected and enjoyed by the rugby faithful.


What man does the Haka?

A rugby player or Maurie warrior. The Haka is the challenge that the All Blacks rugby team perform prior to the start of a rugby match. It originates as a Maurie war dance.


What is an energetic ceremonial dance called?

It is called a Haka because the All Blacks have a Haka for their Rugby Team


Is there any other countries that have a haka apart from new zealand?

Other Polynesian Peoples have their own individual versions of the Haka. Tonga and Samoa both perform ritual dances before rugby games in the same way that the haka is performed by New Zealand teams.


8 different types of Haka?

Ka Mate - the most famous Haka performed by the New Zealand All Blacks. Kapa o Pango - a modern Haka also performed by the All Blacks. Kamate Kamate - a traditional Maori Haka performed in cultural ceremonies and events. Tutira Mai Nga Iwi - a Haka that represents unity and togetherness among a group. Haka Powhiri - a welcoming Haka performed during formal ceremonies and events. Haka Taparahi - a warrior Haka known for its energetic movements and chanting. Haka Waiata-a-ringa - a slower Haka accompanied by hand movements and singing. Haka Toppa - a comedic Haka often performed in social or informal settings.