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Yes, women perform the haka, a ceremonial dance in Māori culture:
- Social functions
Haka are performed by both men and women for a variety of social functions, such as welcoming guests, acknowledging achievements, and at funerals.
- Sports
The New Zealand women's rugby team, the Black Ferns, perform a haka called Ko Ūhia Mai (Let It Be Known). The haka is also performed by the New Zealand national rugby union team, the All Blacks, and other New Zealand national teams before international matches.
- Style and technique
The style, technique, and tikanga of the haka will vary depending on the group and where they are from.
A performance art, haka are often performed by a group, with vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted accompaniment.
Haka have been traditionally performed by both men and women for a variety of social functions within Māori culture.
