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This is the Ka Mate (the rugby haka)
Original (Maori):
Ka mate! Ka mate!
Ka ora! Ka ora!
Ka mate! Ka mate!
Ka ora! Ka ora!
Tēnei te tangata pūhuruhuru
Nāna nei i tiki mai whakawhiti te rā
A, upane! ka upane!
A, upane! ka upane!
Whiti te rā, hī!

Translation:
I die! I die!
I live! I live!
I die! I die!
I live! I live!
This is the hairy man
Who fetched the sun and caused it to shine.
One step upwards! Another step upwards!
One step upwards! Another step upwards!
The sun shines!
This translation reflects the spirit of the haka, representing triumph over adversity and the celebration of life. The chant, movements, and expression of the haka symbolize courage, unity, and the strength of Maori cultural identity.