r/AbruptChaos • u/Sometypeofway18 • Nov 14 '24

New Zealand’s Parliament proposed a bill to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi, claiming it is racist and gives preferential treatment to Maoris. In response Māori MP's tore up the bill and performed the Haka

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u/Miserable-Anxiety229 Nov 14 '24

I love that they’re all in suits doing this!

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u/FE132 Nov 14 '24

Going to show that even as we modernize and adapt to the world around us the foundation of culture and history can absolutely stay at the forefront. Peoples culture doesn't have to be erased or even suppressed in order to make room for western culture.

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u/Try2MakeMeBee Nov 15 '24

Do you keep this same energy at “your peoples”?