280K views · 2K reactions | New Zealand's parliament was brought to a blood-curdling halt after one of its newly elected MPs burst into the traditional Maori haka dance - causing the session to be suspended. Oriini Kaipara, 42, of the left-wing Te Pati Maori party, had just finished delivering her maiden speech to the House of Representatives when the chamber erupted into a war-like scene of screaming and stamping. Read the full story at Daily Mail. | Daily Mail Video | Facebook

6.4M views · 10K reactions | POWERFUL TRIBUTE: The Haka, an ancient Maori war dance, was performed by New Zealand demonstrators to honor George Floyd and Black Lives Matter. https://bit.ly/3eGxga8 | Fox 5 DC | Facebook

A historic and spontaneous Haka performance halted proceedings in Parliament today as a Maori MP delivered their maiden speech. The traditional Maori dance, performed to honor achievements and express collective strength, resonated throughout the chamber, surprising fellow lawmakers and spectators. The moment highlights the importance of indigenous culture in New Zealand’s political sphere, and demonstrates how tradition and modern governance can intersect in powerful ways. Watch the full speech