US EditionNew Zealand Breaks World Record For Largest Mass Haka
- New Zealand has reclaimed the world record for the largest mass Haka, with thousands performing the traditional Māori routine at Eden Park on Sunday.
- Approximately 6,500 participants took part, surpassing the previous record of 4,028 held by France in 2014.
- Nick Sautner, Chief Executive of Eden Park, stated, "It's about honouring our cultural legacy on a global stage.
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Since 2014, it had been owned by France. It took ten years, but the biggest haka in the world is back in La Fern
New Zealand regained its old world record this weekend
New Zealand reclaims the world record for the largest haka
More than 6,000 people took part in the event, surpassing the previous record set a decade ago in France. The haka is surely best known nowadays because of New Zealand's All Blacks performing it before rugby matches.
New Zealand reclaims record for world's largest Haka, dethroning France
New Zealand has reclaimed the world record for the largest mass haka, with thousands packing a major stadium on Sunday for a resounding performance of the traditional Māori routine.Historically a ceremonial Māori war dance, the haka was intended as a challenge to opponents and a rallying cry before heading into battle, though today it is also used to celebrate Māori identity and culture and as a way of unifying people at times of grief.The sight…
Sticking out your tongue, opening your eyes wide and slapping your hands rhythmically on your thighs while singing loudly: that's the Haka, the impressive dance ritual of the New Zealand Maori. In Auckland, 6,531 people danced it - a new world record.
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