haka
E391328
Māori ceremonial dance
cultural tradition
intangible cultural heritage
performing art
ritual dance
war dance
The haka is a traditional Māori ceremonial dance or challenge from New Zealand, characterized by vigorous movements and chanting, often performed to display pride, strength, and unity.
All labels observed (2)
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3816594 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: haka Context triple: [New Zealand national basketball team, preGameRitual, haka]
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A.
Haak
Haak was the original publisher of the first edition of the influential botanical work "Genera Plantarum."
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B.
haka pei (ceremonial sliding ritual)
Haka pei is a traditional Rapa Nui ceremonial ritual in which participants slide at high speed down steep hills on banana-trunk sleds as a test of courage and skill.
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C.
harae
Harae is a central Shinto purification ritual intended to cleanse spiritual impurity and restore harmony between people, nature, and the kami.
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D.
Haki
Haki is the given name of Haki R. Madhubuti, a prominent African-American poet, publisher, and leading figure of the Black Arts Movement.
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E.
HAA
HAA is the Harvard Alumni Association, the organization that connects and serves Harvard University’s global community of alumni.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: haka Target entity description: The haka is a traditional Māori ceremonial dance or challenge from New Zealand, characterized by vigorous movements and chanting, often performed to display pride, strength, and unity.
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A.
Haak
Haak was the original publisher of the first edition of the influential botanical work "Genera Plantarum."
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B.
haka pei (ceremonial sliding ritual)
Haka pei is a traditional Rapa Nui ceremonial ritual in which participants slide at high speed down steep hills on banana-trunk sleds as a test of courage and skill.
-
C.
harae
Harae is a central Shinto purification ritual intended to cleanse spiritual impurity and restore harmony between people, nature, and the kami.
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D.
Haki
Haki is the given name of Haki R. Madhubuti, a prominent African-American poet, publisher, and leading figure of the Black Arts Movement.
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E.
HAA
HAA is the Harvard Alumni Association, the organization that connects and serves Harvard University’s global community of alumni.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Māori ceremonial dance
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cultural tradition ⓘ intangible cultural heritage ⓘ performing art ⓘ ritual dance ⓘ war dance ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
All Blacks
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Māori genealogy ⓘ Māori mythology ⓘ Māori oral tradition ⓘ New Zealand national identity ⓘ New Zealand national rugby union team ⓘ New Zealand rugby union ⓘ
linked to:
New Zealand Rugby
|
| characteristic |
facial expressions
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protruding tongue ⓘ rhythmic chanting ⓘ slapping of the body ⓘ stamping of the feet ⓘ vigorous movements ⓘ wide eyes ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | New Zealand ⓘ |
| creatorOfNotableForm | Te Rauparaha ⓘ |
| culture | Māori people ⓘ |
| ethnicGroupOfOrigin | Māori ⓘ |
| hasNotableForm |
Ka Mate
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Kapa o Pango ⓘ |
| language | Māori language ⓘ |
| performedAt |
cultural festivals
ⓘ
funerals ⓘ international rugby matches ⓘ sporting events ⓘ state ceremonies ⓘ weddings ⓘ welcoming ceremonies ⓘ |
| performedBy |
Māori men
ⓘ
Māori women ⓘ
linked to:
Māori people
New Zealand Defence Force personnel ⓘ sports teams from New Zealand ⓘ |
| purpose |
challenge opponents
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display pride ⓘ display strength ⓘ display unity ⓘ honour individuals ⓘ mark important occasions ⓘ welcome guests ⓘ |
| region |
Aotearoa
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linked to:
New Zealand
|
| requires |
group coordination
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physical stamina ⓘ strong vocal delivery ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
collective identity
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resilience ⓘ respect ⓘ warrior spirit ⓘ |
| traditionalUse |
celebrations
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funeral ceremonies ⓘ pre‑battle ritual ⓘ tribal gatherings ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: haka Description of subject: The haka is a traditional Māori ceremonial dance or challenge from New Zealand, characterized by vigorous movements and chanting, often performed to display pride, strength, and unity.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: haka