Published 15:46 IST, September 12th 2019
New Zealand Police officers give Haka tribute to 9/11 victims
After 18 years, New Zealand police department's firefighters gave tribute to the fallen heroes of 9/11 by performing a Haka dance on the streets of Auckland.
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Eighteen years after 9/11 bombings by Al-Qaeda on World Tre Centre buildings, New Zealand officers from Fire and Emergency Department paid tribute to 2996 lives lost in accident. y performed legendary war dance called 'Haka' on street in Auckland. powerful depiction of grief and resilience by fighters warmed hearts of netizens worldwide. video was posted on official p of Fire and Emergency NZ on September 9. y remembered first line of firefighters who gave ir lives in rescue operations after terror bombings.
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What is Haka?
Haka is an ancient Maori war dance. tritional use of dance is on battlefield, as well as when groups come toger in peace. In Haka, people come toger for a fierce display of pride, strength and unity that symbolizes ir tribe. basic actions in dance include violent foot-stamping, tongue protrusions, and rhythmic body slapping along with a loud chant. Evidently, Haka is an ancestral war cry. One of main reasons why Haka is performed is to scare opponents. violent expressions are real 'war cry' in Maori culture.
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Netizens, applaud
video which has w crossed more than 76 thousand views in less than 24 hours, netizens have applaud enthusiasm showed by firefighters. As Haka dance form is close to hearts of New Zealanders, most comments were also about same. One Facebook user said that it was a beautiful display of Kiwi culture from firefighters and is a tribute of solidarity on 9/11 anniversary. Ar user thanked New Zealand firefighters for houring ir “Fallen Heroes Firefighters”. One firefighter from US asked ones in New Zealand to teach him dance form which can make him part of brorhood and hour heroes which will t be forgotten. Ors also thanked brave hearts and wished safety for m. Most people also commented that “Haka always brings tears” in ir eyes.
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14:10 IST, September 12th 2019