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orangecrush

(28,744 posts)
Thu Dec 18, 2025, 10:55 PM Dec 18

New Zealand Army War Haka meets Ghurkas [View all]

The New Zealand Army's primary Haka is called "Tu Taua a Tumatauenga" (the standing columns of the God of War).

The Ghurkas are legendary Nepalese warriors who serve in the British army.

This gave me chills.


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Māori Haka dweller Dec 19 #1
Many, many meanings orangecrush Dec 19 #3
Gurkhas and Grandad Dear_Prudence Dec 19 #2
Thank you for sharing the wisdom of your Grandad orangecrush Dec 19 #4
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