The Maori haka involves the entire body in vigorous rhythmic movements, which may include swaying, slapping of the chest and thighs, stamping, and gestures of stylized violence. It is accompanied by a chant and, in some cases, by fierce facial expressions meant to intimidate, such as bulging eyes and the sticking out of the tongue. Though often associated with the traditional battle preparations of male warriors, haka may be performed by both men and women, and several varieties of the dance fulfill social functions within Maori culture.
The most famous haka is "Ka Mate," composed about 1820 by the Maori chief Te Rauparaha. It became known to the world at large when, in the early 20th century, it was incorporated into the pregame ritual of New Zealand's national rugby union team, the All Blacks.
Ka Mate! Ka Mate! Ka ora! Ka ora!
Ka Mate! Ka Mate! Ka ora! Ka ora!
Tenei te tangata puhuru huru
Nana nei I tiki mai
Whakawhiti te ra
A upa ... ne! ka upa ...ne!
A upane kaupane whiti te ra!
Hi!
"It started back in 2002, to prepare for the annual friendly football match between MCKK and VI. A year or two before that the RMC had done the haka to us and all we could do in response was to do the Mexican wave. The VIFC had a discussion with the headmaster, Tuan Haji Baharom, to create a new cheer to ensure we didn't stand still while the other school performed their haka. The headmaster helped to coordinate a week of training for all students to learn it.
"The idea was that we would perform our haka once MCKK started theirs.Typically the haka is chanted for one round but we decided to orchestrate ours for two rounds so that when the opponent finished chanting, our haka would still be heard and be louder compared to theirs.
"So we performed it and it was glorious. The MCKK boys were shocked and puzzled over our response. From then on the rugby team and student council performed at prominent events/matches until it became what it is today."
Hazree Ahmad
Hafiz Zulkifli Choo
Ardrin WK
Mohd Zayd Zainal Abidin
VI Fan Club 2002
In 2003 a group of boys staged a performance during the School Sports meet.
V.I. Fan Club perform their version the following year (2004)
A performance at the basketball court (2006)
A mass performance by the whole school (2007)
VI Prefects Commemorating Science and Mathematics Week (2010)
Performance of haka in the school hall for visiting exchange students
from Zushi Kaisei High School in Japan (2010)
VI Sports Day (2012)
The VI Interact Club (2012)
Students celebrating the last day of their SPM exams (2012)
At the VI vs MCKK rugby match, the visitors turn the tables
on their hosts at the VI ground (2013)
Students celebrating the last day of their SPM exams (2016)
VI Haka Prom Night Royal Chulan Hotel (2016)
Interact Club Treasure Hunt (2017)
VI International Understanding Day at Auditorium DBKL (2017)
VI Sports Day (2017)
VI Treasure Hunt (2018)
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