Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Maori Tribe Performs Haka at Medaram Jatara
A group of people from New Zealand, called the Maori, visited a temple in India.
They performed a special dance called the Haka, which is a traditional dance that shows strength and unity.
Many people came to watch the dance.
A local leader, Danasari ‘Seethakka’ Anasuya, was there too.
She talked about how people from different places but with similar backgrounds can connect and share their cultures.
The Maori group was given a sweet treat called Bangaram, which is made from jaggery, as a sign of respect and friendship.
This event was part of a program to help people from different countries learn about each other's traditions.
A Maori delegation from New Zealand performed the Haka at the Sammakka-Saralamma temple in Medaram, Telangana, India.
The performance was part of a cultural exchange program between Telangana and New Zealand.
Panchayat raj minister Danasari ‘Seethakka’ Anasuya joined the delegation and highlighted the shared values of indigenous communities.
The Maori delegation was given a traditional offering of Bangaram (jaggery) as a mark of respect.
The event drew thousands of devotees and visitors, showcasing a rare display of cross-continental cultural solidarity.
- Who
- Maori Tribe from New Zealand and Panchayat raj minister Danasari ‘Seethakka’ Anasuya
- What
- Performance of the Haka dance and cultural exchange
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Sammakka-Saralamma temple, Medaram, Tadvai mandal, Telangana, India
- Why
- As part of a Telangana-New Zealand cultural exchange programme to showcase and share indigenous traditions
- Event
- Maori Tribe Performing Haka at Medaram Jatara
- Location
- Sammakka-Saralamma temple, Medaram, Tadvai mandal, Telangana, India
- Date
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Organizers
- Telangana-New Zealand cultural exchange programme
- Key Participants
- Maori delegation, Panchayat raj minister Danasari ‘Seethakka’ Anasuya
- Significance
- Cultural exchange between indigenous communities