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单词 kapa haka
释义

kapa haka

/ˌkɑːpə ˈhɑːkə /
noun [mass noun] NZ
1The Maori activity of dancing and chanting in groups as an expression of cultural identity: he was mystified by our collective passion for kapa haka [as modifier]: there will be a kapa haka performance...
  • All the children had taken to kapa haka like ducks to water.
  • At least New Zealand First can say that it did put money into kapa haka.
  • There are some people who question the right of Pakeha to speak te reo, to practise kapa haka, to recite traditional karakia … all of which I do.
1.1 [count noun] (plural same) A group which performs traditional Maori dancing and chanting: the verse was an old favourite from her time in her school’s kapa haka...
  • The kapa haka which compete at the Festival are the winners of regional competitions that have been held around Aotearoa and Australia in the year prior to the Festival.
  • The unique combination of the highland dancers and award winning kapa haka will thrill our live audiences.
  • The finale of the concert will feature the Rangi Sinfonia, combined choirs, Kapa Haka, and speakers.

Origin

Maori, from kapa 'line' and haka 'dance'.

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