In a first-of-its-kind indigenous encounter, a Maori kapa haka delegation from Aotearoa, New Zealand, performed the haka (dance) at the Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma tribal shrine in Mulugu district, while local Koya tribal cultural teams also held their regular performances. The historic performance, coinciding with the 77th Republic Day, added profound symbolic significance to the celebrations, highlighting the shared traditions of resilience, honour and ancestral pride, though the two countries

Te Pikikõtuku o Ngãti Rongomai hails from the shores of Lake Rotoiti in Rotorua, New Zealand. The Kapa Haka group was established in 2003 to strengthen and build tribal capacity and knowledge into the future. You can see the full performance this Sunday, 7.40pm on ABC TV iview. | ABC Australia

16K views · 222 reactions | #kapaprofiles Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao have a rich history of performing kapa haka to tourists and visitors as well as a strong competition. The kapa ā-iwi was established in 1985 and affiliate to Te Pākira Marae in Whakarewarewa the home of Māori tourism. #TeMatatini #TūhourangiNgātiWāhiao #TeArawa | Aukaha News | Facebook