Haka Performed at Black Lives Matter Protest in Christchurch

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[@slimandces3083]

That Haka gets me everytime.

[@ThebigGLRams]

I feel sorry for people who have no culture..... This was lit

[@ryandunkle9471]

All I want to do now is to take my biracial family to NZ to escape all of this. Such beautiful people, such a beautiful country

[@kaydurai5375]

I just got goosebumps when people from.the crowd joined them..

[@danyellarson6370]

Same

[@jonathanmillner]

This is the type of fierce needed to be done right in front of lines of cops. Power needs to show power. So... how about... like dance off with the cops instead of violence? Cops would soooo lose.

[@theartisb]

I cry. I cry every time I see this. If I could I would hug them and tell them thank you. The Hakka is sacred and for them to do this for Black Lives matter brings tears to my eyes. It shows me, no it tells me that they are saying we see you brothers and sisters and we hear you. I know they understand what it feels like. Again, thank you.

[@martinfernandez2815]

Felt this all the way down to my bones. Eyes watery heart pumping. So much energy felt. I love this.

[@happy_teacher48happy_teach10]

Yes!!!!! I feel your energy all the way in Lancaster, PA. USA. Love the love💕💜

[@wonieblue1657]

LOVE 💘 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾THIS SO MUCH AND THANK YOU

[@bootsofescaping01]

This was so honoring I have no word. Thank you so much for sharing such a sacred part of your culture.
completely humbled

[@thearcherwriter1696]

Yesss reach deep down...so emotion...the ancestors heard it!

[@joleneannturner7785]

Brilliant. BLM

[@ladyjane4726]

Thank you. I had never heard nor seen this before but instantly, instinctively I understood. Thank you.

[@1toomani554]

Can anyone translate this for me please?

[@MrsBrit1]

I also would love to know what they're saying. However, every haka I've seen moves me to tears despite having to personal connection to the people ,the country, having any idea what's said, or the meaning of each gesture. For me, the tradition of haka is just such a beatiful, strong presence!

[@anikatri]

When you perform a haka you call all your ancestors, everyone that came before you, their ghosts. That’s what you see in their face. They perform for weddings, funerals, big battles and other big events to give strength and unity.
I could not make out which one this was but as an example it could be something like this
It is death!, It is death!
It is life!, It is life!
It is death! It is death!
It is life! It is life!
This is the hairy man
Who fetched the sun
And caused to shine
The sun shines!
Others are for example the words of a father to a son for encouragement. if you watch different hakas and recognize the same dance or words and it has a description in the info box you can easy find the lyrics to this specific one.
Sorry not that helpful I know.

[@1toomani554]

Thank you @Anika

[@patrickbeverley4950]

The second one was "tika tonu" if you would like to research

[@arksamongus5165]

well this aged well...now go buy large mansions..

[@rlee1231]

Thank you 😊

[@julioperezm2182]

Pardon my ignorance, but can anybody tell me if that an actual language? I heard they say whatever comes out, but they are so well synchronized that I highly doubt it.

[@DylanLeviYork]

Yes, it's an actual language. They're Maori. Aboriginal people from their country. Haka is part of their religion, I believe.

[@locojazz5770]

Inspiring ‼️

[@melanieamber9805]

This is amazing

[@kimberlymangram4282]

❤️🖤💚

[@edits-w4c]

All lot of Arab died in NZ C

[@pirujajeanflores1056]

Grandes

[@AG-jg9do]

1

[@LordOfTheWorld4547]

wtf

[@christiang.6729]

Its called culture, yes there are different ones.

[@sugas_canoe_flippers]

It's called culture

[@humberto6219]

Pants Up Don't Loot
All Lives Matter

[@humberto6219]

@@aishisufuyu5961 Luke 12:51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

[@aishisufuyu5961]

@@humberto6219 TH-cam is censoring what I'm trying to tell you about what that Scripture actually means, since I'm confident you misunderstood it, but I guess all I can say is this.
Of course all lives matter. That's the most obvious thing ever. But guess what? Black lives don't matter as much as all of the other ones. That's the point and you missed it completely.

[@neilarch6277]

Embarrassing

[@francesroney9281]

Where is that embarrassing

[@sidenotee8669]

It’s meant as solidarity to the movement, I personally think it’s really beautiful in a way.. :)

[@maoributha5457]

@Neil Arch how is this embarassing bro jw?

[@Onlyphans007]

His name is neil arch of course he thinks its embarassing.

[@christiang.6729]

What are you on about Neil

[@VicCarnage]

Dawg that shit so fire 🔥🔥🔥