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kapa haka

/ ˈkɑːpə ˈhɑːkə /

noun

  1. the traditional Māori performing arts, often performed competitively
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of kapa haka1

Māori, literally: traditional dance performed by groups in a line
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Example Sentences

Lee’s training spanned 2 1/2 months of daily multi-hour workouts as well as time spent working with a Kapa Haka master.

The kapa haka is a performance of various choral song and dances, many of which have complicated moves and require good coordination.

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"Older Maori have substantial roles involving advanced cognitive activities and, along with kapa haka, cultural activities may provide greater cognitive stimulation and thus preservation of cognition," the study said.

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Researchers at the university of Auckland in New Zealand are wondering if performing the kapa haka is one of the things that helps stave off dementia in older Maoris.

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