New Zealand MP performs ceremonial indigenous dance as part of her first speech in Parliament
· Jan 7, 2024 · NottheBee.com

Bear with me here, this is Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, New Zealand's youngest MP in 170 years, and as she began her maiden speech (her first speech in Parliament) she broke out into a Haka dance, which is very common among the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand.

The traditional dance is performed possibly to celebrate Maipi-Clarke's achievement, but I can't help but think she's performing the dance in a sort of preparation for "war" as a new MP who is dissatisfied with her country and its lawmakers (she was elected to represent the Maori native's political party).

Watch:

Here's the full video with her speech included.

 

 

Yeah, really not sure how to feel about this one.

Give me your best reactions down in the comments. I know they won't be better than the face of THIS dude standing behind Maipi-Clarke.


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