NZ soldiers perform emotional haka for fallen comrades
Powerful.
Find out more details over at The Sun.
From wikipedia, here’s the short definition of haka:
Haka (singular is the same as plural: haka) is a traditional ancestral war cry, dance or challenge from the Māori people of New Zealand. It is a posture dance performed by a group, with vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted accompaniment.
Here’s a bit more on haka.
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Despite their image as sheep-herders and pacific isolationists, Kiwis are warriors, serious warriors. A tiny island nation of with a population less than most major cities, they consistently produce one of the best national rugby teams in the world. And just take a look at what Churchill said about their regiments and leadership in WWII…they relentless and warlike. An awesome people.
[1] Posted by Jeffersonian on 10-6-2012 at 09:50 AM · [top]
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