Friday, April 29, 2005

STUFF : Televised explanation of haka woos Turkish audience

"Televised explanation of haka woos Turkish audience

29 April 2005
By IAN STUART

DUBAI: An audience of up to 30 million Turkish people have been convinced the traditional Maori haka is not offensive in a live television show and this may pave the way for the war dance to be part of future Anzac services at Gallipoli.

No haka was officially part of the programme but some Turkish observers suggested it was offensive and was not wanted at the services. "

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