Paris Haka
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Publié par Eric Tenin
Do you know what the Haka is? It's a ritual dance performed by the Maori people from New Zealand (find out more here) and by the All blacks (the New Zealand Rugby team) before matches. But it can also be performed on special occasions, like to celebrate the opening of a store, like the one of Koko, a new Kiwi fashion store located in the 3rd arrondissement. Very impressive, and I'm not only talking about the Haka, but about the New Zealand fashion too! Check for yourself in this video clip from the NZ television.
September 21, 2010 12:11:00 AM GMT+02:00
Well, let me be the first to say "Aren't you the man on the spot?!" This is so cool. Now to check out the links . . .
September 21, 2010 12:19:00 AM GMT+02:00
Nice linkage, Eric. Those fashions look nothing like what these guys are wearing! :~}
September 21, 2010 12:22:00 AM GMT+02:00
I think I'm in love. No, not with the dancers, although they are really handsome. I SO want that gray jacket with the black bow!
September 21, 2010 12:29:00 AM GMT+02:00
I always get goose bumps when I watch the haka done by the All Blacks!
September 21, 2010 12:42:00 AM GMT+02:00
Haka Rocks!!
September 21, 2010 1:01:00 AM GMT+02:00
You are enjoying good weather in Paris I see. I have seen the Haka performed in Hawaii at outdoor luaus. The best performances of Polynesian dances that I have ever seen was when I was visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center. After the show, the leading male dancer posed for me -- he was really fierce. I don't think he was use to posing -- there was something very wild in his eyes. Here is a link to a clip taken during the performance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVa0z3A0baQ&feature=related It is about a minute long. :-)
September 21, 2010 1:46:00 AM GMT+02:00
Very cool way to open a store!
BTW, it's me (Pont Girl - from many moons ago :-)). I'm glad to be back visiting your awesome daily posts, Eric!
September 21, 2010 2:24:00 AM GMT+02:00
Yay, a little bit of NZ in Paris, and yes, our fashions kick ass!
Tamara In New Zealand
September 21, 2010 8:55:00 AM GMT+02:00
Where's Roniece? Where's Roniece?
September 21, 2010 9:30:00 AM GMT+02:00
LOL! @Michael... if you look very closely I'm in the video clip! It really was a great opening night for Cathy McMahon. Eric did a great job of capturing the Haka!
September 21, 2010 10:41:00 AM GMT+02:00
It was a great night, and Kiwi clothes are even better looking than than Kiwi men - and thats saying something !
I urge you all to go and have a look !
September 21, 2010 11:30:00 AM GMT+02:00
Fantastic!
A kiwi in Kiwiland watching a Kiwi store open in Paris on a Parisian website with a link to TV3 back in NZ! Star!
And I hope Koko goes well!
Cheers.
Mike.
ps Eric - yep, love your website and, sigh, you're so lucky to live in Paris - love the photos and they bring a bit of Paris to NZ every day - thank you!
September 21, 2010 3:23:00 PM GMT+02:00
Oh, those polka dots and that gray jacket with the bow are for me!! Love it!! Very good capture, Eric!
September 21, 2010 5:26:00 PM GMT+02:00
These men may look tough, but it's obvious that they don't wear the trousers -in more ways than one.
Those are some scary women at the back!
September 21, 2010 6:33:00 PM GMT+02:00
@Alexa. "Those fashions look nothing like what these guys are wearing! " You have sharp observation skills LOL
@Mrs. Vandertramp "I SO want that gray jacket with the black bow!" I'll pass on the message ;-)
@Lois "After the show, the leading male dancer posed for me " He did ?!
September 21, 2010 9:10:00 PM GMT+02:00
haha, great capture!! :)
September 22, 2010 8:49:00 AM GMT+02:00
Les rues de Paris exotiques! Interessant! Where do they find Maori in Paris?? Did they fly them in??
September 22, 2010 3:58:00 PM GMT+02:00
@Tonton_flanneur. Yes, they did, but... from London. In fact there are very few Kiwis in Paris. Much more in London.
October 4, 2010 11:42:00 PM GMT+02:00
Well I have to love this one don't I