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Goosebumps ensued when Lady Senator Hana-Rawhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke from New Zealand delivered a powerful Haka performance during her maiden speech. She did it while delivering a speech in Parliament for the first time. The video went viral on the internet, and people around the world are going crazy over her amazing haka performance.
A video of New Zealand’s youngest MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke from her first appearance in the parliament went viral, The full video is posted on Te Ao Māori News. It shows her performing Haka. She performed this traditional ‘war cry’ while delivering a powerful speech dedicated to all Tamariki Māori. Since then, it has gone crazy viral. Till now, the clip has accumulated more than 22.2 million views, and the numbers are still rising, gathering comments and views around the world.
What did X users say about this video of the MP?
“That is going into the hall of fame of having pride for one’s culture, people who have lost cultural values will not be able to corroborate [fire emoticons],” an X user wrote. “Powerful! Passive aggression at its finest! Even more so, at 21, becoming an MP, representing an indigenous group, and setting the tone for her constituency expectations! Better than banging tables, throwing stuff and chanting crap that we are used to!,” wrote another.
What do Instagram users say about this Haka Performance?
Most people are proud of this performance and say, “Look at her face. That shows all the hardships, challenges, and the strength she holds. Salute”, another user said, “I love how she proudly represented her culture to the entire world. In the same way every country should go to their root culture.”. Instagram is filled with people praising her performance; she has become people’s favorite with her amazing performance and love for her culture.
About Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke:
- Hana-Rawhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke, at 21 years old, is the youngest MP in New Zealand.
- She represents the Te Pāti Māori party as a Member of Parliament.
- Maipi-Clarke holds the distinction of being the second-youngest MP in New Zealand’s history, following James Stuart-Wortley.
- James Stuart-Wortley was elected in the 1853 election at the age of 20 years and 7 months.
- Notably, Maipi-Clarke achieved her political success by defeating Nanaia Mahuta, the country’s longest-serving female MP, to secure her seat.
What is a Haka performance?
The Maori Haka is a traditional war dance of the Mãori people in New Zealand. It involves vigorous movements, stomping, rhythmic chanting, and facial expressions to intimidate opponents and showcase strength. Haka is performed on various occasions, not only in war, and has become a symbol of Mãori culture globally, often seen before rugby matches involving the New Zealand national team.
