This week, we read a story set in the country of New Zealand! In the story, someone wants to perform the ‘haka’, a traditional ceremony in Maori culture. The haka is a combination of rhythmic movement, song, speech, and facial expressions that was traditionally used in battle. Now, many Maori people perform the haka to feel connected to their culture and history. Below is a video of the haka being performed by athletes before a game: