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A haka as a welcome gesture

A haka as a welcome gesture

07 nov 1995
02m 32s
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In New Zealand, a rugby match between two schools helps us to get a closer look at the haka ritual. The arrival of the teams, presentation, welcome ceremony, each of these moments are ritualized according to an extremely strict ceremonial.

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