Jackson Tamaariki showed off his proud Maori heritage in a passionate and moving haka performance during his wedding in New Zealand. In a video posted to YouTube, the groom performed the powerful ...

A distinctly Kiwi wedding surprise went down a storm — and not just at the reception. Wedding guests performed a haka, or traditional Maori war dance, at the reception of Aaliyah and Benjamin ...

The Women’s World Cup was given a rousing welcome in New Zealand’s Eden Park with a riveting opening ceremony that featured a traditional haka from a local Māori collective. Before the World Cup ...

A loving son honored his mom on her graduation day with a powerful haka, or Maori ceremonial dance, and the footage is bringing millions to tears. Recorded by big sister Shay (@shay_anar), the footage ...

According to the official tourism website of New Zealand, the haka is a ceremonial Māori war dance or challenge, usually performed in a group to represent a display of a tribe’s pride, strength and ...

The haka is a ceremonial dance with roots in the Maori history of New Zealand Lindsay Kimble is the Executive Editor, News at PEOPLE. She have been working at PEOPLE for nine years. Her work has ...