Te Matatini
Feb 28 2007, Kanchan

This biennial fest is a mix of enormous power, beauty and intensity. Te Matatini, a three day Maori cultural festival is a platform for different groups to perform their own type of Haka dance, with awesome music to compliment the dance. It...

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