DON’T BAN THE HAKA!!!
The haka is an All Black, Maori tradition. Composed by the Maori tribe Nagti Toa’s warrior chief Te Rauparaha, to celebrate the fiery warrior’s escape from death in battle, made famous by the All Blacks, performing this cultural war dance before matches. Now, people want to take it away from us.
Kiwi-fruit, marmite, and jandals are some of our kiwi icons, along with the haka. Without this special part of our culture, New-Zealand wouldn't be complete! Taking away the haka is like taking the Eifle Tower away from Paris, taking the ink out of a pen. It just isn’t going to work!
There is no decent reason why the All Blacks shouldn’t perform the haka, and there is no reason why other rugby teams shouldn't perform something cultural before a match either. Should the All Blacks really be punished for celebrating their culture?
Other countries are complaining that having the haka is an unfair advantage, because it physically and mentally prepares All Blacks for battle. But only one of those points are technically correct. It isn't an unfair advantage, there is nothing stopping another team from doing something cultural before a game. Maybe the haka even makes the All Blacks lose energy!
The haka has been around for over 100 years. Why make a big deal of it now? Without it, New Zealand wouldn't be complete. Do NOT take away the haka!!!
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