Haka

thumb|upright=1.25|Haka is a traditional genre of Māori culture#Performing arts|Māori dance. This painting dates from . Haka (; singular and plural haka, in both Māori and New Zealand English) are a variety of ceremonial dances in Māori culture. A performance art, haka are often performed by a group, with vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted accompaniment. Haka have been traditionally performed by both men and women for a variety of social functions within Māori culture. They are performed to welcome distinguished guests, or to acknowledge great achievements, o

Māori haka

Māori performing art

prematch haka or challenge unique to the New Zealand national rugby union team