@@CptDangernoodle Yes, I'm sure. The majority of us are of mixed descent. We're not all brown-skinned. My sister have the same parents but she has blonde hair and green eyes like our grandmother. I'm a lot darker. She's not considered less Māori than I am.
It might be little but the fact that the irish player who putted the shirt down in front of the All Blacks as a tribute to their dead player, he never showed his back, he walked backwards which is a great sign of respect you can give to a person. Someone who shows his back at you means that he doesn't care about you or what is happening. Great move from him! 👍👍 P.S. it was amazing! 🤯🤯
Putted is to have putt, like in golf, not to put. Put is always put in any past present or future sense, with the only variation being 'putting', as in 'he is putting it down'.
Depends on the culture and situation. Turning your back on someone is a show of trust, you willingly turn your blindsided to them and often times extended eye contact shows distrust.
Wait, so the All Blacks did this haka in memoriam for one of the players of the opposing team? Mad respect! I have no words for how incredible this makes me feel!
No. On 14 November 2021, following Ireland's 29-20 win over New Zealand, the Irish team delegation led by captain Johnny Sexton presented the New Zealanders and captain Sam Whitelock with an autographed Irish team number 11 jersey, asking that it be given to the family of the deceased Sean Wainui
The amount of respect shown between these two teams over the years is incredible. Win or lose they always have an amazing amount of respect and camaraderie
@@Anthony_Cika The haka is commonly known as a war dance used to fire up warriors on the battlefield, but it's also a customary way to celebrate, entertain, welcome, and challenge visiting tribes
This is what makes rugby such a special sport but in particular the Mana that New Zealand has and the ability to continue that through Māori traditions is something we can never lose for the world.
@@christianjambou8208 the haka is far more than a theatric. It's a challenge to the opposition and a promise to teammates. It is also a reminder of when it was a challenge made in war. But I agree, it is wasted on some people.
When the little boy waved to the Maori players and some waved back made me tear up. That was a show of respect for the son of a fallen and much respected opponent that you rarely see anymore.
@masterofalltrades_ absolutely 💯 I'm the same. There is something about the Haka that is just so powerful and sentimental that brings me to tears sometimes. I'm 4 generations Aussie chick and the NZ Maori Hake will hit me like a freight train EVERY time. I've never looked upon another ritual or tradition like this. I suppose being a 'mutt' or 'mongrel' from Australia born in the mid 80's will make you realise that I dont particularly belong to a mob like these beautiful people. And the men......just another level of manliness on another level for me personally ❤
Love the absolute respect Rugby players show to each other. They go into battle and win or lose they applaud each other as warriors at the end of the game.
Credit to all, NZR, Maori Rugby, Irish R.U. for not forgetting those who have passed. The respect shown by Ireland before & after this game will stay with me forever, Bundi Aki giving Hongi’s, the Irish lining up to clap the Maori off, this is what sport is about for me. Im sure the Wainui whanau are proud tonight, thank you to all who made these decisions
I’ve been to New Zealand and seen the Hakka done in person. The energy that it gives off is truly palpable and intimidating. The Māori people are amazing ❤
Could not help but shed tears, my wife rubbed my shoulder asking of i was ok, looking at my tamariki playing in the lounge i couldnt help but feel aroha for Sean Wainui's whanau and the team as he meant so much to the Maori All Blacks and New Zealand rugby. I watched and cheered to such an extent i was told off! So very proud, Maori!
Irish person watching and hard to not feel the emotion in that clip. Curious, what is the tamariki, aroha (respect - maybe?) and whanau? Also, if two NZ teams are playing each other, do both teams say the same chant or is there a response from the other team?
Could you translate all those Mauri words into English please, I think it's safe to presume most of us haven't got the foggiest idea what you're talking about 🤔
@@gustavodominguez6247 come on. Like I said it was a wrong place for a joke. It was a memorial. If they danced a jig awesome, but it was a tribute to a fellow man of culture.
When I was a little Welsh child, thw hakawould make me cry with such deep and unexplainable emotion. Now I'm a little Welsh adult and it's all the more special to watch and appreciate. RIP fallen warrior.
I'm not Maori but I cry like an infant every time I see the Haka. It is as if you can see people's spirits coming together and strengthening in unity. I truly feel honored that the Maori are so openly proud and share this with the entire world. We are all so lucky.
I don’t know anything about rugby but finding this video and watching it knowing that it’s a tribute to a player who’s passed away made me start bawling. What a beautiful show of respect and camaraderie from both sides
I use to be Shaun's barber when he was a kid in high-school .I have a personal experience with Shaun that I'll never forget RIL YOUNG FELLAH GONE TO SOON FROM THIS LIFE ' BUT YOUR TOUCH AND WHOS LIFE YOU TOUCHED WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
As a Saffa I have immense respect for both MABs and ABs. As a kid, my mother and father always called me out of bed early in the mornings so I could see the Haka whenever Springboks played against the ABs in New Zealand. It was always a pleasure to see it.
Man, I didn't expect to shed real tears at the end there with that moment with their lost team mates wife and kids. You could see in their eyes that instead of crying they will dedicate their rage that night to him.
Tears were had. Massive respect and aroha to the Wainui whanau. I KNEW we were going to win this one from the first moment of the haka. This one's for you Sean. Po marie e toa.
This makes me so proud to be a young Māori male and a kiwi in general seeing my fellow country men share a piece of our beautiful culture on the world stage for all too see 🇳🇿❤
Just so you know, your culture and ancestry and the pride your people take in preserving that, is inspiring and appreciated. It makes me happy for you that you have that connection to your heritage and home and at the same time I mourn what my forefathers gave up when they came to America. Once upon a time before Rome colonized Western Europe and the Northland and brought Abrahamic religion with them, we were warriors also. But Rome thoroughly conquered everything and we lost any of that beauty and Oneness we once had. And it's heartbreaking sometimes to think about. So it's a beautiful thing to watch others be so close with thier roots. Please cherish it and pass it on!❤❤❤
That was very touching could feel the Wairua hard,Im sure Sean was with every one of the players and gave them a lift. I'm sure everyone is counting their blessings. Well done both teams.
Was at this game in hamilton, as an irish born maori boy. Moving back to this whenua, Aotearoa. I have never felt more at home amongst a culture so similar to the one i grew up in. Proud irish 🇮🇪 proud to be tangata whenua. Ngapuhi hard.
New Zealand, Maori, Ireland and Irish have gone through alot. Skin colour doesn't matter. Respect does. I'll always support all Native people around the world.
I'll never forget attending NZs 75th Navy anniversary in 2016 during the kaikoura earthquake. Getting a welcoming haka from the local police and fire dept was something I'll never forget
Great show of love and respect for Sean and his family! Spine chilling atmosphere! So incredible to see! The ground didn’t look full; are there crowd restrictions back in place at the moment?
SO IMPRESSIVE ... love and enjoy evvvery moment of those men performing the Haka. God bless you all. Thank you for sharing this with the rest of the world.
What I LOVE about this video is that ALL the players get into it no matter their ancestral origin or cultural differences. Haka is such a powerful and emotional ritual, I imagine it's quite cathartic as well because to really really perform haka, you have to put everything you have into it, heart and soul, mind and body. I also love that New Zealand schools teach Maori history from the Maori side, I love that NZ often has street signs and town names in Maori first, English second, and that the government at least fully embraces the culture that was already here when Europeans arrived, as well as their own. I know, "not all New Zealanders" but the ones I met in 2019 were all for it, even the white ones. They were quite proud of their ancestry on all sides and QUITE proud of their nation. Frankly, if I was no longer able to live in the US and had to choose somewhere else, it'd be NZ if I could get in. I'd consider Australia or maybe somewhere in Eastern Europe if not NZ.
Who is here because of the NZ Parliament Haka protest?
me!
Present!
Weeping...I'm sitting in my garden weeping...
Hahahahah you nailed it. Me too😂
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One thing I love about this is that the entire team does the haka and takes great pride in it, not just the ethnic Māori
This is the Māori All Blacks. They are all ethnically Māori.
@@m.l.b.2908 and the White blond one as well?
@@simonguiri9628 Yes. It's the Māori All Blacks, not the Māori and Some Ring-Ins Because We Couldn't Find Someone For This Position All Blacks.
@@m.l.b.2908 A few of them don't look ethnically pacific islander. Are you sure?
@@CptDangernoodle Yes, I'm sure. The majority of us are of mixed descent. We're not all brown-skinned. My sister have the same parents but she has blonde hair and green eyes like our grandmother. I'm a lot darker. She's not considered less Māori than I am.
It might be little but the fact that the irish player who putted the shirt down in front of the All Blacks as a tribute to their dead player, he never showed his back, he walked backwards which is a great sign of respect you can give to a person. Someone who shows his back at you means that he doesn't care about you or what is happening. Great move from him! 👍👍
P.S. it was amazing! 🤯🤯
Putted is to have putt, like in golf, not to put. Put is always put in any past present or future sense, with the only variation being 'putting', as in 'he is putting it down'.
Depends on the culture and situation. Turning your back on someone is a show of trust, you willingly turn your blindsided to them and often times extended eye contact shows distrust.
Respect is cool.
i just went back to see what you were talking about, its true. he never gave them his back. that man showed so much love. he knew what to do.
De qué murió?
The Haka never gets old, no matter how many times you watch it.
Wait, so the All Blacks did this haka in memoriam for one of the players of the opposing team? Mad respect! I have no words for how incredible this makes me feel!
no.
It was one of the All Blacks players that passed. The Jersey was a tribute to the fallen from the opposing team. Still...great respect.
No. On 14 November 2021, following Ireland's 29-20 win over New Zealand, the Irish team delegation led by captain Johnny Sexton presented the New Zealanders and captain Sam Whitelock with an autographed Irish team number 11 jersey, asking that it be given to the family of the deceased Sean Wainui
Me encantaría saber lo que dicen, solo su expresión me hace sentir un temor 😅
@@beatrizrodrguez5027 Penso que se pode encontrar no Google as letras dos haka tradicionais ⚘
The amount of respect shown between these two teams over the years is incredible. Win or lose they always have an amazing amount of respect and camaraderie
SO TRUE!
Do you mean disrespect? Screaming and shouting to intimidate is quite rude
@@khaledaldekaer8459 it's a haka you obviously don't understand the meaning behind the haka
@@joannesaunders5438 well if we're going to be honest the point of a Haka is to be violently rude to the other guy! 😆
@@Anthony_Cika The haka is commonly known as a war dance used to fire up warriors on the battlefield, but it's also a customary way to celebrate, entertain, welcome, and challenge visiting tribes
Man the Haka is the greatest thing that has ever been culturally shared imo.
It’s pretty dumb looking 😂😂😂
I agree, and I'm from India, the land of history and tradition.
Make me emotional everytime
@@quiet7632yeah India. 😂😂
@@solargeneral6685 disrespectful
This is what makes rugby such a special sport but in particular the Mana that New Zealand has and the ability to continue that through Māori traditions is something we can never lose for the world.
Such a cute little theatric.
When are the Irish going to do River Dance?
Ridiculous right?
Keep theatrics in locker room.
@@christianjambou8208 the haka is far more than a theatric. It's a challenge to the opposition and a promise to teammates. It is also a reminder of when it was a challenge made in war. But I agree, it is wasted on some people.
@@christianjambou8208 weak speech
Who is leading the haka?
@@roberts5539 👏 well done, sir. love it
When the little boy waved to the Maori players and some waved back made me tear up. That was a show of respect for the son of a fallen and much respected opponent that you rarely see anymore.
Bonus man points for being kind to children. :D
I'm Australian but I love the Haka. Envious of our neighbours having this great tradition.
@masterofalltrades_ absolutely 💯 I'm the same. There is something about the Haka that is just so powerful and sentimental that brings me to tears sometimes. I'm 4 generations Aussie chick and the NZ Maori Hake will hit me like a freight train EVERY time. I've never looked upon another ritual or tradition like this. I suppose being a 'mutt' or 'mongrel' from Australia born in the mid 80's will make you realise that I dont particularly belong to a mob like these beautiful people. And the men......just another level of manliness on another level for me personally ❤
"Much respected opponent" ? What ? They are the widow and orphans of a team member. They probably know each other
Love the absolute respect Rugby players show to each other. They go into battle and win or lose they applaud each other as warriors at the end of the game.
"warriors" lol it's a game
Credit to all, NZR, Maori Rugby, Irish R.U. for not forgetting those who have passed.
The respect shown by Ireland before & after this game will stay with me forever, Bundi Aki giving Hongi’s, the Irish lining up to clap the Maori off, this is what sport is about for me.
Im sure the Wainui whanau are proud tonight, thank you to all who made these decisions
pure respect as always between two great countrys,it was the same when alel foyle died ,god bless them
Fair play to bundee
What’s the name of the song playing in the background towards the end of the video?
Your comment is awesome and I agree with you I’m from Anchorage, Alaska United States, can we be friends?
@@thetriosquad4261 Your comment is awesome and I agree with you I’m from Anchorage, Alaska United States, can we be friends?
"Soccer is a gentleman's game, played by hooligans. Rugby is a hooligans game, played by gentleman." What amazing respect and honour.
No, soccer is an hooligan's game, played and viewed by Hooligans.
@@steffenrosmus9177 Facts 😂
Very true ice hockey and rugby ,tough sports played by mostly gentlemen,. Very grup has a bad Apple or 2 in it
Then you haven't seen Messi on and off the pitch
Soccer is a fools game, played by actors - Rugby and Rugby league.. now thats a mans game!
Proud of the boys, fantastic tribute. Thank you Ireland for putting up a great fight, great rugby tonight.
What’s the name of the song in the background playing towards the end ?
For those who don’t know this Haka is actually paying respect to the opposing teams player that passed away
This was for Sean Wainui, who played for the Māori AB, not Ireland. Maybe you should know what you’re talking about before you comment.
@@SamRyan-uv6ecfacts. Ireland showed respect to the deceased as well.
I’ve been to New Zealand and seen the Hakka done in person. The energy that it gives off is truly palpable and intimidating. The Māori people are amazing ❤
Looks more like our Tamil Indian deep in villages temple vaaku. They let the good spirits enter them and guides and blesses the people
What a haka. I could feel those babies enveloped in love and respect as was his partner. Rest in Peace.
Could not help but shed tears, my wife rubbed my shoulder asking of i was ok, looking at my tamariki playing in the lounge i couldnt help but feel aroha for Sean Wainui's whanau and the team as he meant so much to the Maori All Blacks and New Zealand rugby. I watched and cheered to such an extent i was told off! So very proud, Maori!
Had that same reaction when I saw the school do it for their professor. Only watch if you're ready for some powerful feels.
What’s the songs name playing in the background towards the end of the video?
Lies again? Hello Kansas
Irish person watching and hard to not feel the emotion in that clip. Curious, what is the tamariki, aroha (respect - maybe?) and whanau? Also, if two NZ teams are playing each other, do both teams say the same chant or is there a response from the other team?
Could you translate all those Mauri words into English please, I think it's safe to presume most of us haven't got the foggiest idea what you're talking about 🤔
The power, the fierce pride, and their love of culture gives me goosebumps on top of goosebumps.
Super cringe of you have testo
@@MovetheproductNah, that's just respect.
@@Movetheproductthis is supposed to be for testosterone.
Gives me chills. Much respect.
The irish should've started to tap dance
I know this is a joke, but this was not a good place for a joke.
The respect shown on that field was amazing.
So the irish aren't allowed to tap dance and show their mad skills too
@@gustavodominguez6247 come on. Like I said it was a wrong place for a joke. It was a memorial. If they danced a jig awesome, but it was a tribute to a fellow man of culture.
LMAO
They should break out the whisky and commence drinking
When I was a little Welsh child, thw hakawould make me cry with such deep and unexplainable emotion.
Now I'm a little Welsh adult and it's all the more special to watch and appreciate.
RIP fallen warrior.
This one is so special and so emotional
Indeed
Even bundee aki being a samoan brother walking the shirt out. He feels it
I dont mean no offense but what is this tradition whats its origin and why is it done?
우연찮게 인스타그램 보다 여기까지 왔는데 진짜 웅장하다 하카가 상대방의 강함을 인정하고 팀을 독려하는 의식이라고 하는데 진짜 멋있다 꼭 한번 뉴질랜드가서 보고싶네!
하카 종류마다 달라서 이런 사기 고양 하카도 있고 결혼식이나 장례식에서 하는 하카, 졸업같는 행사에서 하는 하카도 있다네요
I'm not Maori but I cry like an infant every time I see the Haka. It is as if you can see people's spirits coming together and strengthening in unity. I truly feel honored that the Maori are so openly proud and share this with the entire world. We are all so lucky.
How they stopped and showed respect at the end got me emotional. It was intense true warriors
TBH I cried.. That haka was amazing. Respect to the Irish lads for the return gesture.. Sean and Axel are well proud of their guys 💕💕
Your comment is so heart touching yes I agree with you, can we be friends if you don’t mind?
It must be such a privilege to be part of, or witness the Haka. Such a beautiful practice.
The way the little boy’s eyes were fixed on the Māori men… and they waved at him. God damn, the feels…
gonna make a huge impression on him. imagine the strength he must have felt.
I don’t know anything about rugby but finding this video and watching it knowing that it’s a tribute to a player who’s passed away made me start bawling. What a beautiful show of respect and camaraderie from both sides
This is the BEST country presentations of the world an the life. Only say the BEST country of the world
I use to be Shaun's barber when he was a kid in high-school .I have a personal experience with Shaun that I'll never forget RIL YOUNG FELLAH GONE TO SOON FROM THIS LIFE ' BUT YOUR TOUCH AND WHOS LIFE YOU TOUCHED WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
As a Saffa I have immense respect for both MABs and ABs. As a kid, my mother and father always called me out of bed early in the mornings so I could see the Haka whenever Springboks played against the ABs in New Zealand. It was always a pleasure to see it.
Aag shame
Same bro
My mum used to wake me up for the games too
Rest Eazy Mum❤
This is life. Moments like this break your heart and then you see what the boys did. I love rugby.
Man, I didn't expect to shed real tears at the end there with that moment with their lost team mates wife and kids. You could see in their eyes that instead of crying they will dedicate their rage that night to him.
Pretty cool way to pay respect. I had never seen a Haka until now . Thanks for sharing
Tears were had. Massive respect and aroha to the Wainui whanau.
I KNEW we were going to win this one from the first moment of the haka. This one's for you Sean. Po marie e toa.
I have never watched a haka and not teared up. It's such a powerful show of respect.
I'm exactly the same.
oh man I shed tears when Shaun's family walked on to the field I will never forget Shaun's legacy he really left an impact on us all RIP bro
I don't watch rugby but I love watching haka. It is so powerful and moving!
This makes me so proud to be a young Māori male and a kiwi in general seeing my fellow country men share a piece of our beautiful culture on the world stage for all too see 🇳🇿❤
I never knew about haka. I find it very impressive
Just so you know, your culture and ancestry and the pride your people take in preserving that, is inspiring and appreciated. It makes me happy for you that you have that connection to your heritage and home and at the same time I mourn what my forefathers gave up when they came to America. Once upon a time before Rome colonized Western Europe and the Northland and brought Abrahamic religion with them, we were warriors also. But Rome thoroughly conquered everything and we lost any of that beauty and Oneness we once had. And it's heartbreaking sometimes to think about. So it's a beautiful thing to watch others be so close with thier roots. Please cherish it and pass it on!❤❤❤
That was very touching could feel the Wairua hard,Im sure Sean was with every one of the players and gave them a lift.
I'm sure everyone is counting their blessings.
Well done both teams.
Best moments of Haka I've seen so far... Respect...Rest well Sean
What’s the name of the song playing in the background towards the end?
Huge mana for Sean Wainui. That was special seeing his whanau receiving the Ireland jersey too.
Watching the haka performance always makes me tear up. Not just rugby matches but for other events. It's so emotionally intense.
I feel I would either feel freaking powerful or completely drained after doing this
Chur brother Ake. Credit to both sides. Tears here too, happy tears. Thank you Ireland, respect.
RIP my man. All my LOVE and RESPECT to his family and all in the game.
incredibly powerful message. Strong men showing their warrior hearts. So much respect. Rest in peace 🤍
Your comment is awesome and I agree with you I’m from Anchorage, Alaska United States, can we be friends?
Was at this game in hamilton, as an irish born maori boy. Moving back to this whenua, Aotearoa. I have never felt more at home amongst a culture so similar to the one i grew up in. Proud irish 🇮🇪 proud to be tangata whenua. Ngapuhi hard.
I am from the Philippines I really love to watch Haka performed by these gentlemen, much love and respect to you Guys❤.
This was of similar emotion as to the video of NZ school boys performing haka as farewell to their teacher. Much respect from Florida🤙
Ohh man this was a deep one. Continue resting Seany 🙏🏽❤️🖤
Это многообразие мира так украшает нашу планету и поражает и восхищает! Никогда не отказываетесь от своей национальной принадлежности!
ПРЯМО СКАЗАНО!
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New Zealand, Maori, Ireland and Irish have gone through alot. Skin colour doesn't matter. Respect does. I'll always support all Native people around the world.
but white people doing haka even if they live in New Zealand is disrespectful.
@@seanou2837majority of new Zealand population is mixed as far as I know between white and Māori so I’m not sure what your talking about
@@timber7847 white doing Haka, that's what I am talking about, it's disrespectful.
@@seanou2837Absolutely no idea at all......ZERO😂😂😂
@@notoriousbig73 absolutely zero...🤣🤣🤣
I cried then, I cried today. The meaning of Family above all. As is our Way. ❤️
Beautiful tribute to the brother..
Te kaha o te iwi Mauri
Ka nuii te Mana
Nuunuii te Aroha
Nga mihi Rangatira
Mauri Ora
I don't know what it is about these dances !!! I can feel the power. My eyes start watering. It's amazing !!!
I’m from Chicago
I feel this in my soul
Wow I’ve seen a few haka videos but the emotion and power in this brought tears to my eyes
Your comment is so heart touching yes I agree with you, can we be friends if you don’t mind?
A moment that tugs at your heart Rip young man what a wonderful jesture by the squad. God bless them.
Thank you All Blacks, you are beautiful gentlemen, love from Ireland
I'll never forget attending NZs 75th Navy anniversary in 2016 during the kaikoura earthquake. Getting a welcoming haka from the local police and fire dept was something I'll never forget
This gave me goosebumps. May God bless his family and all the players.
NZ Will always have Respect for Ireland! 💯
Did you watch the game
@@suwoopkeshgo3569 sure did
Shot brother.
2:58
It touched my heart!
Greetings from Hungary!🙏🇭🇺
Haka is so powerful!When they stomp the ground its like an earthquake the vibrations get your Adrenaline PUMPED!I want to attend another one.
I am South African and never watch sport.
Saw lady in parliamemt do this in a vid and now this popping up on TH-cam feed...
Love all of it! ❤
The Haka is totally AWESOME
I consider myself a hard man but that brought tears to my eyes " Respect"
Your comment is so heart touching yes I agree with you, can we be friends if you don’t mind?
"I consider myself a hard man." No truly hard man has ever uttered these words.
Much respect for tj showing respect to Sean's wife❤️😢
This is how you treat a Haka. With respect.
this is the most intense and infernal haka i've watched. could it be that they're the Māori All Blacks? incredible performance
Hats off to the true bravest competitors; the Irish, who watched THAT and still competed!
The Irish responded with the most epic river dancing in Irish history.
Sean wainui for ever remembered ❤
Great show of love and respect for Sean and his family! Spine chilling atmosphere! So incredible to see!
The ground didn’t look full; are there crowd restrictions back in place at the moment?
It's Wednesday, nobody want to come out on a Wednesday night especially when people have work tomorrow
Being away from NZ, it’s easy to forget how much great rugby is available to go watch!
Such a powerful and passionate tradition. I don't even know much about the Haka at all, but it fills me with such powerful emotions every single time.
SO IMPRESSIVE ... love and enjoy evvvery moment of those men performing the Haka. God bless you all. Thank you for sharing this with the rest of the world.
harty!! R.I.P Sean Wainui ... 32 - 10 to the MAB at half time.. MANA RUGBY
This is beautiful 🙏🏾
Watching these hakas always makes me emotional! They are so powerful & beautiful!
Everytime i saw Haka, i got speechless. I really love it.
There is something about the haka that always gives me goosebumps.
R.I.P Fly High Brother🕊️
emotional tribute..sooo awesome...
Sure is
rest in love my bro seany you were a respectful young man, we love you brother
How refreshing to see REAL MEN with passion and dignity!!!! Excellent.
They already won the half battle with the dance. ❤
What I LOVE about this video is that ALL the players get into it no matter their ancestral origin or cultural differences. Haka is such a powerful and emotional ritual, I imagine it's quite cathartic as well because to really really perform haka, you have to put everything you have into it, heart and soul, mind and body. I also love that New Zealand schools teach Maori history from the Maori side, I love that NZ often has street signs and town names in Maori first, English second, and that the government at least fully embraces the culture that was already here when Europeans arrived, as well as their own. I know, "not all New Zealanders" but the ones I met in 2019 were all for it, even the white ones. They were quite proud of their ancestry on all sides and QUITE proud of their nation. Frankly, if I was no longer able to live in the US and had to choose somewhere else, it'd be NZ if I could get in. I'd consider Australia or maybe somewhere in Eastern Europe if not NZ.
Dang the emotions was real on this one, I was tearing up myself crazy powerful stuff.
Hearing this gives me chills every time. So powerful. Love their culture!
It is so good when two opposing sides
can show respect when, a team member
has passed away !! Good on you guys !!
the great mairo katare legend body guard doorman gary spiers is from newzeland and was proud of his mairo heritage
1:48 dude almost cried of fear
Bundee aki is a native Samoan and kiwi. He has a great deal of respect for the haka and fired him up I'd guess
he was Sean Wainuis friend. That was not fear. That was loss buddy. This is a memorial haka.
Gave me goosebumps
Beautiful Tribute.
The Haka is simultaneously beautiful, heartbreaking, bolstering, and terrifying
Here from NY
Thank u our Irish BROTHERS