Words : Steve Dickinson Photos : Adventure / Ski & Snow Media
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MORE THAN
JUST A RACE
HAWAIKI NUI 2024
Words : Steve Dickinson Photos : Adventure / Ski & Snow Media
There is sometimes a moment in sports where culture and sporting ability combine , the cohesion of identity and skill , antiquity , and technical excellence . Like Muay Thai in Thailand or Sumo in Japan , these are like two waves crashing against each other in a moment , the unique combination of culture , sporting expertise , and popularity . The Hawaiki Nui Va ’ a race embodies a synergy of identity , tradition , and technical excellence . This is more than a race ; it is a living , breathing celebration of Polynesian culture .
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