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Niue national rugby league team performing Takalo before one of their test matches

Takalo is the performing of a traditional Niue war dance by an individual warrior or group of warriors. The dance was traditionally performed prior to engaging the enemy with traditional war clubs.

In modern times, the takalo is often performed prior to a rugby game or winning a game of some sport code. The takalo is also performed to welcome dignitaries after they land in Niue, persons of high status like prime ministers, presidents and governors general – it signifies that the dignitaries' arrival is for the purpose of peace and harmony.

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