Description: War haka (peruperu) were originally performed by warriors before a battle, proclaiming their strength and prowess in order to intimidate the opposition.
Facial contortions such as showing the whites of the eyes and the poking out of the tongue express courage, annoyance, joy or other feelings.
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Keywords: Maori, culture, New Zealand, people, Rotorua, haka
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