The New Zealand Haka by Michele Roger.

The Haka is a tradition kept alive by New Zealanders (Kiwis) the world over. The Haka is many things, a performance, telling a story through words and movement. Some keep history and mythology alive. Some keep modern ideas alive. A Haka is a way to welcome new people.
If you were to visit Te Pui in New Zealand, you would be welcomed in with a Haka. When my husband and I got married, a group of local and Canadian Kiwi men performed a Haka to celebrate and welcome our guests. It’s also a way to pay the highest honor and tribute to someone who has died.
If you’re a fan of rugby, you’ve probably seen a Haka. The New Zealand All Blacks prepare for each game by facing their opponents and performing one. Each movement is tied to a word or phrase…