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2021 British & Irish Lions Tour
Lions to challenge the Haka by singing?
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<blockquote data-quote="Mrs. Peter Quinn" data-source="post: 859272" data-attributes="member: 12190"><p>Exactly this. Even moving forward to be right up close to where the Haka is performed has been seen as disrespectful, even though I see that as a return of the challenge and a way to heighten the atmosphere. The idea that while the opponent has the chance to work themselves up into an energetic frenzy you have to do nothing is off. Also, the crowd are criticised for singing over it which I again find strange - in a context where the Lions kickers are roundly booed at most kicks by large sections of the crowds. I love the haka but I think even the most ardent all-black fan would have to admit that people can get a bit precious over it at times.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mrs. Peter Quinn, post: 859272, member: 12190"] Exactly this. Even moving forward to be right up close to where the Haka is performed has been seen as disrespectful, even though I see that as a return of the challenge and a way to heighten the atmosphere. The idea that while the opponent has the chance to work themselves up into an energetic frenzy you have to do nothing is off. Also, the crowd are criticised for singing over it which I again find strange - in a context where the Lions kickers are roundly booed at most kicks by large sections of the crowds. I love the haka but I think even the most ardent all-black fan would have to admit that people can get a bit precious over it at times. [/QUOTE]
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