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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 25, 2020 4:33:37 GMT 12
'ABSOLUTELY APPALLING': FRENCH LAWYERS ACCUSED OF CULTURAL APPROPRIATION AFTER PROTEST HAKASTEAM Māori cultural adviser Karaitiana Taiuru told Newshub it was "absolutely appalling" and "disturbing" behaviour. "There is no excuse in this modern age to claim ignorance with appropriating and mocking other people's culture. "I would expect that the group make an open letter apology to Māori and New Zealanders who identify with the Haka...... www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2020/01/absolutely-appalling-french-lawyers-accused-of-cultural-appropriation-after-protest-haka.html 'BLATANT CULTURAL APPROPRIATION': BRAZILIAN COMPANIES SLAMMED FOR 'SELLING' MĀORI HAKA IN CORPORATE RETREATSBrazilian companies selling corporate retreats where participants can learn haka have been slammed for "blatant cultural appropriation". The founder of one of the companies, Haka Training, apologised for "hurting Māori" when approached by the Herald, stating the term "haka" is commonly used in Brazil out of love for Māori and respect for the ceremonial dance. But Māori cultural advisor Karaitiana Taiuru says they, and similar company Haka Brazil, need to stop appropriating Māori culture and change their names...... www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12302872
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