Thursday, August 30, 2012

Haka anyone ?

I've always been fascinated with this native Maori Haka Tribute of New Zealand. Fierce and threatening facial expression and swift hand movements ending with quivering fingers and tongues stretched to the maximum, ala Mick Jagger, and eyes popping out like Marty Feldman, adds to the message for the interpretation of the audience.

Malaysians will remember All Blacks of NZ most of all when they did the tribute before a rugby game, anywhere. Of late this tribute ( remember Haka is not referred to as a dance but a tribute. Don't ask me why !) has been adopted by many countries.

Below I give you 2 versions. The first clip is of course performed by members of the New Zealand army personnel for a fallen comrade. The second is performed by our very own boys in green with a pinch of local flavour to boot.

Happy Merdeka Malayans (remember Merdeka is strictly for the Peninsular only !) and Malaysia Day is September 16- the day we will celebrate together with our brethren in Sabah and Sarawak.

Pump up the volume and enjoy !



Lyrics with translation below.

Ka mate Ka mate
It is death It is death

Ka ora Ka ora
It is life It is life
Ka mate Ka mate
It is death It is death

Ka ora Ka ora
It is life It is life

Tenei Te Tangata Puhuruhuru
This is the hairy man

Nana i tiki mai whakawhiti te ra
Who caused the sun to shine again for me

Upane Upane
Up the ladder Up the ladder

Upane Kaupane
Up to the top

Whiti te ra
The sun shines!





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