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Andrew Gastelum

Emotional Haka Highlights Women’s World Cup Opening Ceremony in New Zealand

The Women’s World Cup was given a rousing welcome in New Zealand’s Eden Park with a riveting opening ceremony that featured a traditional haka from a local Māori collective.

Before the World Cup officially kicked off with a match between New Zealand and Norway, the Ngati Whatua Orakei hapū (sub-tribe) performed a ceremonial dance as well as a traditional song as a welcoming gesture to visitors of the ninth edition of the global tournament.

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