Haka: A dance of diversity or ignorance?

Rooted in culture of New Zealand’s native Maori, the synchronized display of male bravado has grown popular on athletic fields. But is it true to its origins?

Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Bingham's Justen Nuffer leads his team in the Haka dance prior to the start of the 5A semifinal football game between Bingham and Riverton at Rice-Eccles Stadium on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Utah Thursday, November 13, 2014.

Haka: A dance of diversity or ignorance?

Rooted in culture of New Zealand’s native Maori, the synchronized display of male bravado has grown popular on athletic fields. But is it true to its origins?

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