New Zealand has broken the world record for the largest mass haka, the ceremonial dance of the country's indigenous Maori people.
More than 6,500 people performed the dynamic dancing and chanting on September 29 at a stadium in Auckland.
A Guinness World Record official confirmed the new record, which surpassed the previous record set in 2014 in France.
The haka is a traditional Maori ritual to welcome guests and invigorate warriors.
Considered a national treasure, it is also well known for being performed by New Zealand's All Blacks ahead of its rugby matches.
More than 6,500 people performed the dynamic dancing and chanting on September 29 at a stadium in Auckland.
A Guinness World Record official confirmed the new record, which surpassed the previous record set in 2014 in France.
The haka is a traditional Maori ritual to welcome guests and invigorate warriors.
Considered a national treasure, it is also well known for being performed by New Zealand's All Blacks ahead of its rugby matches.
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New Zealand set the world record for largest mass haka, traditional dance of Maori people, with 6,500 participants in Auckland on September 29. Guinness World Record confirmed this new record, surpassing a previous mark from 2014 in France. The haka is used to welcome guests and energize warriors,
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240930_22/
Date: Sept. 30, 2024
Created: 2024/10/01 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 10:12
Last Read: 2024/10/01 07:56