Comments on: Video: Traditional Maori Haka Dance

By: Dance Videos

Dance Videos — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:08:24 +0000

Hey that was a great share! I have definitely added this to my favorites!

By: Stu

Stu — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:15:26 +0000

They cook the food in the sand/ground and leave it to cook there. mmmmmmmm

Hope all is good with you from the earthquake NZ just had….

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:20:54 +0000

Yes – scare your enemy, or these days, the other team. I think the only thing that would’ve scared people is my farmer’s tan.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:17:02 +0000

Hey Daniel –

Good to hear from you! It didn’t take long for me to feel validated in my decision to take this trip. I sent a postcard Stephen’s way so hopefully you’ll get that someday. :)

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:15:28 +0000

Hi Amy –

Thanks! I’m actually quite happy with what I brought – almost everything is being used, including my hiking boots for the Tongariro Crossing (saved renting a pair, though others did it in sneakers without trouble). So far, I’ve thrown out a pair of socks (down to 2) and a USB cable. I want to buy another t-shirt, and possibly new shorts/pants, though I don’t think I have the desire to pay regular USA prices for them, so I’m going to hold out until Asia in February. :)

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:12:28 +0000

a hangi….hmmm, if that’s the style of food, I’ve had some. If it’s something else, then I’ve heard/seen it though don’t know what it is (Maori party?).

By: Leo

Leo — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:14:27 +0000

Oh man! all that sun and no tan? oh my! ;-)

I’ve seen this dance at the New Zealand rugby team games here in DC. I believe it’s meant to scare your opponents.

Leo

By: Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:57:39 +0000

David,

I just wanted to say thanks for sharing your trip with us all. I have a special folder to keep them all in.

Living vicariously through YOU, and missing my bud here at WORK!!!

Daniel

By: Ames

Ames — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:46:45 +0000

Dave….Your posts, pictures and videos are great! That dancing was very cool indeed…are you finding yourself adequately prepared for most of your adventures? (what you packed and expected to do?)

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:38:31 +0000

I loved NZ when I went, such an amazing place! great post by the way

By: Stu

Stu — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:33:04 +0000

nice going. just as an FYI, haka is a kind of dance, as everyone and their uncle has a different ‘haka’, eg: the AB’s is ‘ka-mate’. some private schools will have their own haka, etc. its like scottish tarten. everyone has a kilt, every family has different patterns :)

as you going to a hangi? mmmmmmm niiice food.