New Zealand Maori delegation performs haka at Medaram shrine

A Maori kapa haka delegation from New Zealand performed the traditional dance at the Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma shrine in India, coinciding with Republic Day. The event, a first of its kind for indigenous cultural exchange, was attended by Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka, who highlighted the universality of tribal traditions. The performance drew praise from both the Maori delegation and local devotees, while the Minister presented traditional offerings to the tribal representatives. The event was facilitated by organizations like the CD Foundation and supported by Indian government officials.