Interesting! I was about to say that they make quite a scary impression while doing that dance so I can totally see why someone unknown to the tribe and their ceremonies would freak out and feel under attack.
Sad story though..
I heard about the dance before as someone (non-tribe) had learned it from the Maori directly and was trying to teach it to others for a tv show. Surely didn't look this impressive!
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Yes, very intimidating indeed.
I had seen it before too, but never knew what it was called or the people. I think I saw a rugby team do it before a game or something. There is a video of a rugby team on Youtube doing it and it seems famaliar.
Yeah but these faces they make, can't blame people from thinking they're out to murder them. But I bet they are continuing this ceremony and won't be interupted by what's happening around them... sad that this happened, I'm intrigued and will read about that tomorrow if I find time..
Hope you had a good week so far @coinjoe !
It has been a boring week, but not a bad one. HOpe you have a good one too.