Dancing to celebrate
07 novembre 1995
39s
Ref. 00105
Information
Summary :
In New Zealand, a haka used at a rugby match between two Schools. The losing team with their jerseys on the ground, stand opposite the winners who perform an end-of-encounter haka before the players hug each other at the end.
Broadcast date :
07 novembre 1995
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Context
Players of the host school, the Te Aute College, perform a haka in front of their opponents at the end of the match where they lost at home. An ethno-centred point of view would tend to perceive it as a sign of defiance, but it is nothing of the sort. The players from Te Aute, dignified in their defeat, honoured the winners by dedicating this haka to them.
(Also see videos 00106 and 00107)
Simon Valzer
Transcription
(Noise)
Journalist
The game is coming to an end, the game is lost for the reds. In a display of pride, the entire team performs one last haka.(Noise)