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Meaning of háká | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

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A group dance of New Zealand's Māori people featuring rhythmic chanting, vigorous facial and arm movements, and foot stamping. Traditionally a war dance, today it is also performed to welcome guests, as a mark of respect at occasions such as commemorations and funerals, as a challenge to opposing teams at sports events, and for artistic purposes.

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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