Living traditions: Dancing across cultural borders - Salt Lake Tribune
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Living traditions: Dancing across cultural borders Salt Lake Tribune ... Polynesian cultures try to claim the Haka as their own. Originally popularized by New Zealand's rugby team The All Blacks (named for the color of its uniform), the war dance was a pregame tradition used to intimidate opponents and unify the team. |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 11:12:48 AM
Sir Fred Allen recalled as 'one of NZ's greatest' (+ photos) - New Zealand Herald
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 ESPNScrum.com | Sir Fred Allen recalled as 'one of NZ's greatest' (+ photos) New Zealand Herald That's perhaps why Sinatra's song, which followed a rousing haka by King's College students, struck such a chord. Sir Fred, who captained the All Blacks in all of his 21 games in the black jersey, had humble beginnings in Oamaru, the birthplace of ... Sir Fred Allen, 'a genuinely good man', farewelled Sir Fred Allen farewelled at Eden Park Rugby: Sir Fred's men pay final tributes |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 11:12:48 AM
Shareholders put Brierley in their sights - Sydney Morning Herald
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Shareholders put Brierley in their sights Sydney Morning Herald Then again, Eden Park is also famed for being host to some bruising and brutal encounters against NZ's All Blacks. Maybe the NZSA will perform a haka to try to drive Brierley out. HIP REPLACEMENT parts maker Austofix has become the latest teeny company ... |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 11:12:48 AM
NZ: Maori mandate bolsters kiwifruit gains - Fresh Fruit Portal
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NZ: Maori mandate bolsters kiwifruit gains Fresh Fruit Portal One of them was Japan, losing 83-7 to the All Blacks. In the trade arena, New Zealanders were back performing the dance in front of the Japanese again in April 2012, but with a very different purpose; a message that the country's kiwifruit supply is ... |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 11:12:48 AM
Wallabies side will need Reds faces - The Age
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 The Age | Wallabies side will need Reds faces The Age Sir Colin Meads, the All Blacks' most famous player, always talks sense. Here's his latest on rugby laws and fitness. ''The rules are stupid, they've got too many,'' Meads said. ''They have all these sayings now. I thought 'gates' are on farms. |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 11:12:48 AM
Young fans enjoy chat with Chiefs - The Bay of Plenty Times
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Young fans enjoy chat with Chiefs The Bay of Plenty Times ... the players were welcomed into the church with a powerful haka from Tauranga Boys' College kapa haka group. For the next hour, the Chiefs were part of a discussion panel, led by former All Blacks winger and media commentator Stu Wilson. |
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 11:12:48 AM
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