The origins of Haka are deeply rooted in the mists of time. New Zealand was the place where Haka was born. The history rich in folklore and legend that reflect Maori heritage. New Zealand has grown immersed in Haka since first encounter between Māori and early European explorers, missionaries and settlers. While recent tradition suggests that Haka dance was the domain of men exclusively, legend and history reflect different story. The story of the famous Haka, Ka Matel, proves to be about the power of female sexuality. The first use of the Haka in the natural world was attributed to the Chief Tinirau and some of his womenfolk. The chief wanted to seek for revenge to the person who killed his pet whale. The only thing they knew about the killer was his uneven teeth. When the women arrived to the killer's village, they performed Haka to force a smile from the men in order to find the killer.
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