The “Haka” is a powerful and respected cultural performance traditionally used by the New Zealand Maori, when used in its proper context—to honour and unite. Historically, it was also used to challenge or intimidate before battle. Recently, a group of young extremist men blocked a peaceful Sikh Vaisakhi parade in Auckland- a family-oriented religious celebration involving elders, children, women, and men—and performed the haka. The performance was used to intimidate, especially when directed at

#WATCH Haka is a universal language to all New Zealanders. Its synchronised movement has a rare ability to display both power and vulnerability at the same time. The traditional Georgian dance evokes the same powerful feelings haka does. How could two countries, different in so many ways, share a similar way of expressing emotion? 🔗 Full story via link in our comments | RNZ