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A. G. Maisey · 3rd January 2008, 02:15 AM

Interesting stuff, Barry.

Those Maoris especially, and their hakas---although I did hear that the haka was originally performed as a tribute of thanks.

I was aware that during the highland uprising in the 1700's the pipes were classified as "an instrument of war", but I always thought that the highland pipes were primarily a peaceful instrument.

Could I ask where you learnt that the highland pipes were originally a weapon?

Thanks.

3rd January 2008, 02:15 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,992	Interesting stuff, Barry. Those Maoris especially, and their hakas---although I did hear that the haka was originally performed as a tribute of thanks. I was aware that during the highland uprising in the 1700's the pipes were classified as "an instrument of war", but I always thought that the highland pipes were primarily a peaceful instrument. Could I ask where you learnt that the highland pipes were originally a weapon? Thanks.