Each February 6th is a holiday to celebrate the peace treaty between the British colonists and Maori. The treaty, which was signed Feb. 6, 1840, is considered the founding document of the nation of New Zealand, although it is quickly challenged by Maori (for simplicity, say that the English translation rather have their advantage). As our July 14, various events are held across the country. In Christchurch, an outdoor concert of classical music was organized last night followed by the traditional fireworks. The breeze has not pushed the crowd who came to attend the many fine performance of the symphony orchestra of Canterbury. Picnics, beer and glasses wine helped to keep warm while a movement or dance.
the morning of Waitangi Day, I headed to the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, animal reserves and Maori village, to attend dances and songs commemorative special day for Maori. Under a scorching sun and a few ounces of sunscreen, I visit the animals in between the sneak strollers: ducks and other birds, wallabies, monkeys and more exceptional, kiwi ... endangered species living only in the moonlight New Zealand. The clarity of their dark shelter allows visitors to see them but prevents any photo shoots!
Once posted before the ascent stage for the event, I heard shouts and sounds approaching strangers.
Then just before my nose, Maori warriors come and go dressed in their finery, their eyes bulging and tongue. These men of impressive scale terrorize me, I suddenly feel very small and vulnerable. Continuing their dances, they gradually move away and join the scene. Successive songs, dances, explanations of some traditions and finally the famous haka! 
Internet access is unfortunately too slow to upload a video of their performance and it is difficult to describe the show. Chills, fear and admiration are the key words that come to mind. I imagine the sudden horror of rugby players to face-to-face the All Blacks transformed by the passion and seriousness of the haka ... enough to send shivers down your back!
the morning of Waitangi Day, I headed to the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, animal reserves and Maori village, to attend dances and songs commemorative special day for Maori. Under a scorching sun and a few ounces of sunscreen, I visit the animals in between the sneak strollers: ducks and other birds, wallabies, monkeys and more exceptional, kiwi ... endangered species living only in the moonlight New Zealand. The clarity of their dark shelter allows visitors to see them but prevents any photo shoots!
Once posted before the ascent stage for the event, I heard shouts and sounds approaching strangers.
Then just before my nose, Maori warriors come and go dressed in their finery, their eyes bulging and tongue. These men of impressive scale terrorize me, I suddenly feel very small and vulnerable. Continuing their dances, they gradually move away and join the scene. Successive songs, dances, explanations of some traditions and finally the famous haka! 
Internet access is unfortunately too slow to upload a video of their performance and it is difficult to describe the show. Chills, fear and admiration are the key words that come to mind. I imagine the sudden horror of rugby players to face-to-face the All Blacks transformed by the passion and seriousness of the haka ... enough to send shivers down your back!
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