6,500 NEW ZEALANDERS BREAK WORLD RECORD FOR BIGGEST HAKA DANCE

Tue 01 October 2024:

In New Zealand, a crowd of some 6,500 people came together to perform a traditional war dance, seeking to set a new world record.

A total of 6,466 people took part in the Haka dance held at Eden Park in Auckland, Guinness World Records announced on Monday.

The Haka is a traditional war dance of the indigenous Maori culture.

After verification by Guinness officials, the event was officially recorded as the world’s largest Haka dance.

The previous record was set in France in 2014 with 4,028 participants.

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The Haka is a traditional Māori war dance from New Zealand, known for its powerful display of unity, strength, and cultural identity. It involves rhythmic stomping, vigorous hand movements, facial expressions like sticking out the tongue, and loud chanting.

Historically, the Haka was performed by warriors before battle to intimidate opponents and boost morale.

Today, the Haka is performed on many occasions, from welcoming guests to celebrating achievements and paying tribute at funerals. Internationally, it’s most famous as part of New Zealand’s All Blacks rugby team, who perform the Haka before matches to demonstrate pride and intimidate their opponents.

The Haka holds deep cultural significance for the Māori people, symbolizing respect, community, and a connection to their ancestors.

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