What is a haka?
Q: What is a haka?
A: A haka is a ritual dance of the Maori, the native people of New Zealand.
Q: What are the purposes of performing a haka?
A: A haka is performed to excite friends and to scare enemies. In peace time, a haka is also performed as a challenge.
Q: What are the elements involved in a haka performance?
A: A haka can include voice (chanting), feet (stamping and leaping), hand (slapping, waving, and clapping), eyes (rolling), and tongue (poking out).
Q: What kind of story does each haka tell?
A: Each haka tells a different story.
Q: Which is the most famous haka and why is it famous?
A: The most famous haka is Ka Mate. It is famous because it is performed by many New Zealand sports teams before games.
Q: What is another famous haka, and which team performs it?
A: 'Kapo O Pango' is another famous haka, which is performed by New Zealand's rugby union team, the All Blacks.
Q: Are women allowed to perform haka? If not, what do they do instead?
A: Women are not usually allowed to perform haka. Instead, they sing and chant in support.
