Haka for National Cheer Day in Singapore deemed grumpy dignified and disrespectful

A clumsy video featuring a misinterpreted haka for Singapore National Day has been criticized as disrespectful of Maori culture.

Marine group staff Keppel Corporation invented a mixture of squeaks that includes melted effects, poor timing, hand slaps and a questionable knockout of a Māori haka.

The video is part of a contest that pits government agencies, companies and schools for the best cheer before National Day, and highlights the coconuts.

The website says the haka should be executed with the utmost respect.

"Keppel employees in the video may not be in agreement with what the war cry represents, but that would probably do them well"

Feedback to the website asking readers "Is this a problem?

"It's so disrespectful to Maori culture! If this has to be in our parade, I'm so disappointed with Singapore," said an answer.

Says another: "Keppel should go do more research before altering the culture of others.This is not offensive, it is unpleasant."