# 051 Maori Haka

The Maori, who had a close kinship with their environment,

wove tales and legends around gods who represented

certain spheres, such as forest , sea and war.

Although these gods are not as feared today,

they are still called upon and remembered

through song , dance and HAKA

During my trip to Auckland, New Zealand back in 1999

attending 5th APEC International Trade Expo