CHRISTCHURCH: To pay tribute to the fallen heroes who lost their lives in the horrific Christchurch shooting last Friday, people across New Zealand came together to stand in solidarity with the aggrieved Muslim community.
To honour the victims, azaan was broadcasted live during the Friday congregation prayers after which Morans performed the traditional ‘Hakka’ dance wearing Pakistan’s national dress shalwar qameez during the handing over of Pakistani immigrants Talha Naeem and Naeem Rashid's bodies.
The Hakka is a ceremonial dance or challenge in Māori culture. It is a posture dance performed by a group, with vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted accompaniment. It is commonly associated with the traditional battle preparations of male warriors.
The dance is also performed to pay tribute for great achievements on funerals and other occasions.
On 18th March, a couple days after the Christchurch attack Maori bikers and classmate of slain Muslim boy also performed the Hakka dance.
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