Kiwis set to reclaim record for world's largest Haka this weekend
Thousands of Kiwis are coming together this weekend to reclaim world record honours for the biggest Haka ever performed.
Incredibly, while the ceremonial war dance originated in Maori culture, it is actually France who hold the Guinness World Record after 4028 men and women successfully performed it in 2014.
Now, a decade later, the Kiwis are ready to take it back.
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The Haka is traditionally performed by the All Blacks before each rugby game they play. Joe Allison via Getty Images
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"It's crazy, but it's true, France holds the record so we've really got to bring the mana, or the prestige of the Haka world record back to Aotearoa New Zealand," Dame Hinewehi Mohi, who is leading the project told Today.
"I think that there's a real fascination for the Haka, the All Blacks, perform it before a rugby game and it's awe inspiring, it's chilling and I think that's why the French have taken it on."
So this Sunday, Mohi is welcoming as many Kiwis as possible to meet at New Zealand's national stadium, Eden Park, to reclaim the record.
Dame Hinewehi Mohi is leading the project. Today
The Haka is a Maori ceremonial dance, but France hold the record for the world's largest. David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty
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The gates at the Auckland venue will open from 4.30pm and the official record attempt will kick off at 8pm local time.
"There's a real love for it, a real passion for it and it's growing all the time," Mohi said.
"And I just love the fact that this is an opportunity to bring the nation together with a real sense of community."
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