Wednesday, December 7, 2011

The Haka

    Speaking of "los deportes" in class makes it necessary to enlighten you fine young men on the cultural aspect of various sports.  Polynesian Islands such as: Hawaii, Guam, and New Zealand possess a zealous warrior past which is still present today in two of the more popular combat sports, football and rugby.
    The New Zealand "All Blacks", who have been crowned world cup champions various times; as well as The University of Hawaii football team, harness the power of "the Haka" before or after the competition to intimidate opponents or to pay homage to their Polynesian customs.
    As for Guam, or American Samoa (as it is called now-a-days) has produced the most NFL football players of any territory or state its size.

All Blacks Haka

Hawai'i Warriors Haka