{"id":9835,"date":"2017-05-19T14:31:40","date_gmt":"2017-05-19T12:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hakaworkshop.nl\/what-is-haka\/"},"modified":"2023-11-23T13:42:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T12:42:23","slug":"what-is-haka","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hakaworkshop.nl\/en\/what-is-haka\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Haka?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kgj33-7d34f5e1c487ca7cbe0394ff318439d1\">\n.avia-section.av-kgj33-7d34f5e1c487ca7cbe0394ff318439d1{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.hakaworkshop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/haka-workshop-vodafone-ziggo.jpg);\nbackground-position:0% 0%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-kgj33-7d34f5e1c487ca7cbe0394ff318439d1 main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9835'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k88m2sca-2e20b43cb46035afc877f6b8940dc73b\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-k88m2sca-2e20b43cb46035afc877f6b8940dc73b{\npadding-bottom:0;\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:45px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-k88m2sca-2e20b43cb46035afc877f6b8940dc73b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-k88m2sca-2e20b43cb46035afc877f6b8940dc73b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:45px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-k88m2sca-2e20b43cb46035afc877f6b8940dc73b .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-k88m2sca-2e20b43cb46035afc877f6b8940dc73b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-k88m2sca-2e20b43cb46035afc877f6b8940dc73b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-k88m2sca-2e20b43cb46035afc877f6b8940dc73b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-k88m2sca-2e20b43cb46035afc877f6b8940dc73b av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What is Haka?<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9835'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-9qxfs-869d3a4de2095b9b615cf7e629cf12b8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What is Haka?<\/h2>\n<p>Haka is a way to convey an intention, either individually or as a group. This is achieved by combining body and voice. Haka often represents both outward and inner strength. When performing a Haka, you let your entire body speak.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a powerful ritual that can be intimidating. In the Western world, Haka is often mistakenly associated with a war dance. In Maori culture, however, there are numerous occasions for performing these &#8216;dance rituals&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, there are Haka performances to welcome people. There are also Haka\u2019s related to warfare, which are incredibly powerful. There are also countless other occasions, such as weddings, funerals, and traditional Maori ceremonies were the Haka can be performed.<\/p>\n<h2>What does Haka mean?<\/h2>\n<p>Haka is a word derived from the Maori language. The word literally means &#8216;dance&#8217;. The Maori language was on the brink of extinction until recently. Thankfully, it&#8217;s making a comeback, with 165,000 speakers worldwide. Haka and the Maori language are closely intertwined. Haka is performed by the Maori as well.<\/p>\n<h2>Telling Stories Through Dance<\/h2>\n<p>A Haka also serves as a means to tell a story. The Maori didn\u2019t have a written language and thus had no tradition through written word. Haka was a way to transmit stories of ancestors and mythology from generation to generation. This has led to both traditional and contemporary Haka. Even today, new Haka dances are still being composed.<\/p>\n<h2>Learning and Experiencing the Maori Culture and Traditions<\/h2>\n<p>We would like to express our gratitude to Klaus Wintersteller and Wai Turoa Morgan for taking us on a journey through the beautiful Maori culture. This journey has allowed us to learn and experience the essence of Haka at its deepest level.<\/p>\n<p>Would you like to get familiar with Haka as well? The most enjoyable and activating way to learn and experience Haka is through a Haka workshop. Explore our workshops!<\/p>\n<h2>Haka Workshop for Your Company<\/h2>\n<p>Are you planning an off-site meeting soon? A Haka workshop can be used as an energetic and inspiring activity for all kinds of events. It can be used, for instance, as an inspiring break during a meeting. Additionally, a Haka workshop forms an original team-building concept for companies. 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