karanga

British

/ kəˈræŋə /

noun

a call or chant of welcome, sung by a female elder

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verb

(intr) to perform a karanga

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Etymology

Origin of karanga

Māori

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In New Zealand a traditional karanga call was performed ahead of each match, while in Australia the pre-game ceremonies included a welcome to country by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander elders.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 13, 2023

There, five Maori women lifted their voices in unison with the rising sun and intoned the karanga, a ritual call of welcome.

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