What is the largest national competitive Maori performing arts festival in New Zealand, held every two years?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Te Matatini, showcasing premier kapa haka teams from across New Zealand and Australia
- Step 1: Founded in 1972 as the Polynesian Festival, Te Matatini ('the many faces') is the pinnacle kapa haka competition. Step 2. Teams compete across choral singing (waiata tira), traditional chant (moteatea), action songs (waiata-a-ringa), poi, and haka. Answer: Te Matatini, showcasing premier kapa haka teams from across New Zealand and Australia. Why not the others: It draws tens of thousands of live spectators and massive broadcast audiences.
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