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Dominance Displays

New Zealand Maoris have their famous Haka, with which the NZ All-Blacks rugby team terrifies its opponents before each game. Even more fun is when the Tongan ‘Ikale Tahi team responds with their own culture’s Sipi Tau display.

Here is the impressive daily India/Pakistan border closing ceremony at Wagah Attari.

For comparison:

2 comments

  1. Reminds me of the enthronement liturgy I went to once with 7 Metropolitans and Bishops present and a couple dozen priests serving.

  2. Peggy /

    I love the sliding birds!

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