And if so - which one is it? And how did the dance come to be associated so strongly with the sport of rugby?
2006-09-20 01:22:02 · 21 answers · asked by squirrellondon 4 in Sports ➔ Rugby
All the south pacific rugby teams have a haka. Western samoa, tonga, fiji and new zealand. New Zealand's is just the most famous. They are the regional dances that used to be performed at the start of a battle to strike fear in the oponent.
When the teams play each other they do it at the same time. It looks awesome.
2006-09-20 10:56:25 · answer #1 · answered by RED 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Where Did The Haka Originate
2016-11-05 00:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Haka originated from New Zealand as a tribal war dance. The rugby team "All Blacks" form NZ preform this dance at the start of their games (has been a tradition for many many years). Just recently, a newer version of the haka, has been used on the field.
2006-09-20 03:41:14 · answer #3 · answered by alaskangirl05 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A haka is the generic name given to a Maori war dance.
THe most famous of haka is "Ka Mate", performed by the NZ Rugby Union team, The All Blacks before each Test Match.
2006-09-21 21:39:27 · answer #4 · answered by esssee 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Haka is a New Zealand War dance done by the Maori. It was used to put fear into opponents, ask for blessing from the gods and give thema n adrenaline kick. Exactly the same in rugby!
It can also originally be used as a challenge to visitors tot he tribe's village (pa) to see if they are fiend or foe.
2006-09-20 17:20:34 · answer #5 · answered by Travellin Bry 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the haka dance originated from new zealand and in the olden days the Maori men perform this dance before going to battle. and playing rugby is like going to battle - so they associate the ritual of dancing the haka before a rugby game
2006-09-20 01:28:32 · answer #6 · answered by caesarea_marithe 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Haka is a Maori (an indigenous tribe in New Zealand) war chant. ... A haka was traditionally performed before charging into battle.
This is why the New Zealand All Blacks use the chant before their game begin, as they make let the opposition know they are prepared for War and want to intimidate them.
2006-09-20 02:08:27 · answer #7 · answered by Singy 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
"The first haka in an overseas representative rugby match was performed by the New Zealand Native Team to tour Britain in 1888-89."
2006-09-20 03:57:50 · answer #8 · answered by Rockin' Mel S 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is the native New Zealand Maori war dance.
It came to be associated with rugby because the All Black (NZ national team wears black shirts) are the best team in the world.
2006-09-20 01:26:45 · answer #9 · answered by Robin 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's from New Zealand, and it's meant to scare away the enemy appatently. In Rugby it meant to intimidate the opponenet
2006-09-20 01:25:20 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ Nicola ♥ 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋