14.07.2026 14:40
During France's Bastille Day celebrations, soldiers of the 11th Marine Infantry Regiment performed a haka at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The synchronized display, which included soldiers from overseas territories, drew great attention from the audience.
Striking moments occurred during the military ceremonies held in Paris as part of France's national holiday, July 14, Bastille Day.
During the ceremony held in front of the Arc de Triomphe, members of the 11th Marine Infantry Regiment, which includes soldiers from France's overseas territories, performed a traditional haka show before the ceremony.
HAKA SHOW IN FRONT OF THE ARC DE TRIOMPHE
In images captured on cell phone cameras, soldiers were seen beating their chests, shouting loudly, and performing the haka with synchronized movements. Spectators applauded the soldiers, and the footage quickly gained widespread attention on social media.
OVERSEAS TERRITORIES' CULTURE BROUGHT TO THE CEREMONY
According to the French press, the show was organized to reflect the cultural heritage of soldiers from France's overseas territories. The haka performance took place in front of the Arc de Triomphe shortly before the Bastille Day parade.
The haka is known as a traditional war dance originating from the Maori people of New Zealand. Some overseas units serving in the French army occasionally perform this show at official events to preserve the cultural heritage of soldiers of Polynesian and Pacific origin.
THE SHOW RECEIVED GREAT INTEREST
The performance, held as part of France's national holiday celebrations, attracted the attention of both ceremony attendees and social media users. Many users shared posts about the soldiers' disciplined performance and synchronized movements.