Original Maori Haka Dance -

: Their son, Tāne-rore, is said to dance for his mother on hot summer days.

: It is used as a form of greeting for visiting tribes to show strength and hospitality. Original maori haka dance

: Performers bulge their eyes ( pūkana ) and protrude their tongues ( whetero ) to intimidate foes or demonstrate intensity. : Their son, Tāne-rore, is said to dance

Though famous as a "war dance" ( peruperu ) used to intimidate enemies before battle, haka serve various social functions: Though famous as a "war dance" ( peruperu

: These include rhythmic body slapping, violent foot-stamping, and chest-beating.

The haka gained global fame through the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team, who have performed it before matches since 1888. The most common haka performed is "," composed by Te Rauparaha around 1820, which tells a story of survival and "the hairy man" who caused the sun to shine again.

: He had two wives: Hine-raumati (the Summer Maid) and Hine-takurua (the Winter Maid).