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    The haka is a traditional Māori dance performed before battle to prepare and intimidate enemies. It was originally composed in the early 19th century by the Ngāti Toa tribe's chief Te Rauparaha and was called Ka mate until 2005. Now the haka is commonly used before All Blacks rugby games and during Māori ceremonies and celebrations to honor guests and signify important occasions.

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    The haka is a traditional Māori dance performed before battle to prepare and intimidate enemies. It was originally composed in the early 19th century by the Ngāti Toa tribe's chief Te Rauparaha and was called Ka mate until 2005. Now the haka is commonly used before All Blacks rugby games and during Māori ceremonies and celebrations to honor guests and signify important occasions.

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    The haka is a traditional Māori dance performed before battle to prepare and intimidate enemies. It was originally composed in the early 19th century by the Ngāti Toa tribe's chief Te Rauparaha and was called Ka mate until 2005. Now the haka is commonly used before All Blacks rugby games and during Māori ceremonies and celebrations to honor guests and signify important occasions.

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    History
    - It was traditionally used to prepare for battle and was either performed on the
    battlefield before fighting the enemies, or when the war party was leaving their village to
    go battle.
    - The haka was originally composed in the early 19th century by Ngti Toa Rangatira
    tribes chief Te Rauparaha.
    - It used to be called Ka mate, Ka mate until 2005 when an expert haka writer called
    Derek Llardelli wrote a haka for the All blacks called Kapa o Pango.

    How it is used
    Not only is the haka used before an All Blacks rugby game, it is also used during Mori
    ceremonies and celebrations to honour guests and show the importance of the occasion.

    (Haka before a rugby match)

    (Haka at someone's wedding)

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