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NEW ZEALAND
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In the past, those dances were performed to incite fear, and proclaim the streingth of Maori warriors. Nowadays, you might see a Haka performance if you visit a Marae or if you partake in any special Maori celebrations and rituals.
It is important because they beleive that they are calling upon the god of war to help them win the battle.
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Haka is performed by a group, with vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted accompanimente.
People do it in the national "Te Mamatini" competitions. This main Maori performing arts competition takes place every two years.
In the past it was performed without weapons and it was not therefore a war dance as it is commonly supposed. However, since the new millenimun they have sorted this out. Changes were made to make it more impressive or appropriate to the game ofrugby or these doing at the time.
The Haka hasn't suffered influence of other cultures, just of the Maori one.
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IRELAND
Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural an religious celebration held on March 17th, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland.
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Tradition-minded sons and daughters of Ireland hold it as a day to honor their homeland's patron saint, a Briton named padraig who converted clans across the island to Christianity.
It is from Ireland, but other countries practice it too.
In Saint Patrick's Day, people wear green clothing, green-dyed hain and green beer. It's a day for parades, for singing traditionals songs, for eating colcannon and corned beef.
People do it in March 17th. It heapens once a year, every year.
It hasn't suffered any influence from other cultures, it is originally from Ireland.
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INDIA
Diwali is the largest and most important holiday to India. It is a five-day festival known as the festival of lights.
The five-day long festival originated in the Indian subcontinent. Historically, diwali can be traced back to anciant India. It most likely began as an important harvest festival. However, there are various legends pointing to the origin of Diwali
It objective is to fill the sky as an expression of respect to the heavens for the attainment of health, wealth, knowledge, peace and prosperity.
Beyond the lights, gambling and fun, Diwali is also a time to reflect on life and make changes for the upcoming year.
Diwali is practiced by people who follow the hinduism religion, most of the time.
People illuminate their homes, temples and work spaces with diyas, candles and lanterns. Diwali is also market with fireworks and the decoration of floors with rangoli designs.
People do it between mid-October and mid-November, for five days. It heapens once a year, every year.