Haka – a type of waiata Haka can be said to
form a particularly large subclass of waiata. In 1975
Arapeta Marukitipua Awatere explored the features of different types of haka and their
uses. He noted, ‘Each …
There are many different types of haka, each appropriate
for a different occasion. According to haka and Māori-language expert Tīmoti Kāretu, the haka provides a platform for its composer to ‘vent his
spleen, to sing someone’s praises, to welcome his guests, to open a new meeting
house or dining hall.
Haka and poi
Haka and poi were associated with most gatherings and
were popular entertainment. ‘Contests were sometimes held between different
hamlets, when a party of poi performers from a village would visit another in
order to play against a local team. Such visits also took place in connection
with the haka. In
the traditional context, haka referred to a wide range of dance styles,
including many performed by women.
Poi-
The poi
is a genre of music exclusive to New Zealand Māori. The poi is a ball attached to
the end of a cord, which is swung around by the kapa haka performer to
complement the performance. Men primarily used poi as an exercise device to
help warriors wield their weapons more effectively in battle; women used poi to
relieve muscular strain and to keep their hands and arms flexible and strong
for use in everyday tasks such as weaving. Although the modern poi is now
largely performed to European melodies, pre-colonial poi were recited in a way
similar to haka, especially by the people of Taranaki.
‘Kia kōrero te katoa o te tinana – the
whole body should speak,’ said haka master Henare
Teowai of this traditional art form. Kapa haka has adapted to contemporary … ability to perform haka (dances) and the expertise of the haka leader. There
are many different types of haka, appropriate for different occasions. Waiata … Kapa haka, Waitangi Day 1947 …
Types of
haka
Contrary to popular belief,
haka is not only a war dance. There are many different types of haka, each
appropriate for a different occasion. According to haka and Māori-language
expert Tīmoti Kāretu, the haka provides a platform for its composer to ‘vent
his spleen, to sing someone’s praises, to welcome his guests, to open a new
meeting house or dining hall, to pay his respects to the dead, to honor his
ancestors, to teach his traditions to the succeeding generations. What each of these variants has in
common is the mauri (life force) that permeates every
aspect of the art. Haka draws on the performers’ spirits as well as their
thoughts.
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