Because haka is a war dance, it perpetuates and sustains a "stereotype of hypermasculinity" and "savagery," Uluave-Hafoka says, with the performers seen as "big, masculine and scary, and they're ...

A history of the haka, from Maori warriors staring down death to the mighty All Blacks. Ceremonial dance associated with New Zealand’s all-conquering international rugby side traces origins ...

What is the meaning of the haka? Why do New Zealand's rugby teams perform it? The Sporting News explains the ceremonial dance ahead of the All Blacks' World Cup opener against France.

The Haka is one of rugby’s most hallowed traditions, a ceremonial Maori war dance performed by New Zealand’s All Blacks before each match.

The haka is one of the most vivid symbols of Maori culture — the indigenous group who make up just under a fifth of New Zealand’s population. Though New Zealand’s football team will not ...

What is Haka. Haka is a traditional Maori ceremonial dance that involves vigorous movements, foot stomping, and rhythmic chanting. Historically performed by both men and women, haka is used to ...

Remember the Haka dance performed by Māori MPs that went wildly viral a few months ago? Well, there's a new twist to the story — and it’s got social media buzzing all over again. In November ...

Firefighters in New Zealand paid tribute to the first responders who lost their lives in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. In remembrance of those first responders as well as those who have died in ...

Momoa performed the Haka, a traditional Māori war dance. If you've never seen it before, it's pretty intense. The Hawaiian actor was joined by members of his cast in the Haka, ...

For the first time in almost a year, Arizona Stadium may witness the Wildcats football team take part in the prominent Ka Mate Haka dance that was prohibited last October for the team performing ...

Weddings guests performed a stunning Haka to honor newlyweds Aaliyah and Benjamin Armstrong, and video of the dance at their wedding reception went viral. Aaliyah Armstrong told CNN that she had ...

A history of the haka. Ceremonial dance associated with New Zealand’s all-conquering international rugby side traces origins through the centuries and expresses strength, ...