Those attending the All Blacks vs South Africa rugby match recently at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland, were wowed by the students of Huapai District School as they performed their Matariki dance during the half-time show.
The dance was a part of this year’s New Zealand Dance Challenge, a dance programme for primary and intermediate schools that aims to provide a fun platform for students to learn, perform, and share a dance routine with other schools throughout New Zealand. This year, the challenge celebrated Matariki, and the New Zealand Rugby Union were only too keen to give the students a platform to commemorate this special time of year through their dance.
Matariki is a very special occasion for the Māori and wider New Zealand community. It marks the rise of the Matariki stars and heralds the beginning of the Māori New Year. It is a time for reflection, new beginnings, and coming together with loved ones.
The dance routine performed by the students beautifully encapsulated the essence of this meaningful celebration, making it even more heartwarming and special. Through their performance, the students not only showcased their incredible talent but also their appreciation for Māori culture and traditions. It was a truly unforgettable moment of cultural expression and unity.
We applaud the Huapai District School students for their remarkable achievement and for being outstanding representatives of their school and community. This experience will undoubtedly inspire other young dancers to follow their passions, work hard, and celebrate the richness of New Zealand’s cultural heritage.
To learn more about the New Zealand Dance Challenge please visit their website at www.nzdancechallenge.co.nz.
wow that sounds scary what if a sea moster got them and there dead
That’s sick bro, also i’m in the titanic rn i’ll let you guys in.
All I did was get some vocab from this
what thats scery and cool
is it a brake down or what.What if they catch rabies
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WOW that is cool but i would not want to be down there
hmmmmmm huant much? also WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE 4 DAYS!!!!!!?
lets all pray they can be found
Lets all hope they are alright and saved
Guys say RIP in chat
I think that this is very scary and i hope that they will find the people in the submarine!
I think that the people won’t have much hope of survival because they only have a day left
i hope they survive
That would be scary
I hope those people are ok.
That is so interesting and cool!
I heard about this on the new crazy!
This is so interesting!
RIP there dead they are not coming up
oh no i hope they are found and i hope that there arent any childs on there
I wonder if they will be found in time
Oh my what if they perished!
oh no! thats sad along with the titanic
5 people that died from an implode seems sad, but it could be worse. they were lucky it was quick or they might of sufficated to death. but I will point it out, they did know it wasn’t tested and they knew it was a dangerous decision.
My friend was updating me on it last night and it turns out, they imploded. Rest in pieces. I meant rest in peace.