New Zealand MP. Image via X @historyinmemes
Watch: 21-year-old MP performs All Blacks Haka before parliament speech
The youngest MP in over 100 years – An emotional young MP pulled off the famous Haka before her parliament speech.
New Zealand MP. Image via X @historyinmemes
A 21-year-old New Zealand MP (Member of Parliament) performed the All Blacks Haka before her speech.
The Haka is a famous motivational war cry usually done by the All Blacks before their games.
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The Haka had been a big part of New Zealand history and was so popular in rugby.
Several times, the Haka made headlines with many protests after it was banned.
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Indeed, the Haka remained alive, and even opposition fans enjoyed watching the All Blacks team performing it.
The Haka is a historical reference to the Maori dance, which the Maori MP did in parliament.
MP PERFORMS ALL BLACKS HAHA BEFORE PARLIAMENT SPEECH
As the young MP performed the famous Haka, many others in the parliamentary house seconded her, responding to her lead.
She continued singing and chanting with her face as fierce as popular in rugby.
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She took her time, and the emotions could be seen on her face as she frowned and raised her hands to express them.
As part of the parliament replied to her hake, some remained quiet and did not smile.
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HISTORY OF HAKA
After the 21-year-old MP performed Haka in the parliament, many fans loved it, and we looked at its history.
Haka is the generic name for all Maori dance, where men usually lead while women help with vocals.
The Haka is a dance of expression where the dancers express their passion, vigour and identity of the race.
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The most famous Haka in New Zealand is called the Ka Mate ka Mate and has been widely played by the All blacks.
However, the All Blacks later got their own Haka called the Kapa O Pango.
