The Maori of New Zealand are of the Polynesian people, and are related to the indigenous people of Hawaii, so in a way have closer ties with the USA than Australia.
C'mon guys! Don't judge Ryan, inform him! He will be mortified to learn that he has made a cultural error. Thanks to those who have provided helpful, unemotional corrections!
@@jslasher1 That, and asking whether women do Haka.....when the clip opened with a woman doing Haka.😂😂 Not having a go (i.e. not getting on his case) I just found that amusing.😆
Me too, the passion of the Haka is something to feel if you ever have the good fortune to witness the Haka live from our amazing neighbours in the Pacific
Aboriginal means indigenous. The word 'aboriginal' has been in the English language since at least the 16th century to mean "first or earliest known, indigenous". I must admit you can't use the term with the Maoris as they haven't been there very long and killed off the people before them - very pleasant. The haka is just an annoying embarrassing jig we all have to sit through and then 2 national anthems.
Also, a maiden speech is the first speech an MP (Member of Parliament) makes to Parliament after they are first elected. It is often the equivalent of the new kid in school standing up the front on their first day telling everyone their name and where they moved from
@@honeymcdonald9120 I'm a little confused my self - it it a traditional war dance (pretty intimidating too!). not sure what it has to do with school? it has become a bit like the Aboriginal smoking ceremony...
The first time I heard the Haka I was moved to tears. There’s one where the bride and groom start and then all the wedding guests join in row by row. I was at a friend’s funeral and all the men did the Haka and I was crying again. I’ve seen so many now and and they literally move me every time. It’s like you can feel their ancient stories. A work colleague from Somoa learned it and that even got to me. I’m an Aussie and I love the Haka. It’s actually Māori’s from New Zealand that do it. The All Blacks Rugby team also do the Haka before they play. Yes 👍 it’s awesome!
Hey Ryan, I'm Australian. You should hear Maori people sing. Especially the harmony of men and women together. I was on a mine site in Western Australia and we had a dawn service for ANZAC day and some maori people sang and it was beyond beautiful.
And this is why we’re so fond of the ANZAC treaty, could you imagine having to fight against these people? Old mate doing the solo Hakka in a crowd of people, in a suit, for his mum, THAT was best. Brought tears to the eyes
Hey Ryan. You've had a few people telling you it's NZ, not Aus. Don't let that hold you back from exploring the Haka and Maori culture in general. We Aussies love the NZ Maori culture, the Haka and other aspects. We've had them on our soil many times, for Rugby and other cultural iconic moments. We have a large Maori population here in Oz now. They're a unique people and we love 'em lots.
I'm an Australian, Not a Kiwi. When I see a Haka performed by our cousins across the ditch I wish I was a Kiwi. They own it. It holds such power and inspires great respect. There are some great Haka videos out there. A couple to look at would be one of a school performance at a teacher's funeral and another at a wedding. You could do worse than to learn from them.
Thank you Ryan, for your continuing support for everything Australian and stuff down our way, like these Awesome Maoris doing the Haka! Maoris are Wonderful, we Aussies really like them! If you ever get a chance to go to a Maori party, you will also find out that not only are they wonderful hosts, but they all seem to have fabulous singing voices. 👍😘💕💕💕
My son was in the high school haka shown at the end, it gives you chills when you see 1000 young men perform it in person! Almost all high schools in NZ have their own school haka and all students learn it no matter their cultural backgrounds.
You're 100% spot-on about this kind of thing bringing people together. Especially in an environment like high school. As we all know, there would be groups of kids, and kids who get picked on, nerdy kids, gay kids, quiet kids and loud kids, sporty kids and smart kids, but everyone is equal when they're doing this, and they come together for a common purpose. It simply HAS to be good for cohesion and empathy amongst the students and that has to be a fantastic thing.
I’m Australian, and I have always loved the New Zealand Māori for their poetic language, their dancing, art, and of course, I love the Haka and tear up almost every time. I am so glad they teach white New Zealanders different Haka, and allow them to join in as long as there is a Māori leading the group.
The haka isn't Aboriginal. It's a traditional war dance of New Zealand's Maori people. Maoris and Aboriginals have different cultures/traditions and are from different countries 🙂
Ok guys, am thinking that Ryan's term for aboriginal means the first people of that land, the indigenous, the Maori, look it up, makes sense. Give it a break, he clearly is appreciating the Maori Haka, and choosing to learn about the culture, which many people across this globe don't do. Keep going Ryan. lots more to see on the Haka and other ceremonial songs/dances. Check out Jonah Lomu's funeral ceremony, a rugby legend untimely passing.
Let's see, he states he could be being insensitive because he's not an "Australian" Aboriginal, he looks visibly confused when he realises the title of the video he's watching says it's in New Zealand, and he has the Australian flag plastered on his thumbnail image for this video. So, no. He actually, genuinely thinks that these videos are of Australian Aboriginals and their culture.
@@Vince_Steeleyep. He reacts to Australian things and is confused by our relationship with NZ. He says so many culturally insensitive things about Aboriginal culture.. out of ignorance, not malice, I know, but he needs to do a little actual research before reacting to cultural stuff..
My sons father was part Maori. Sadly we lost him to leukaemia. I only ever seen him performing it once, but the emotion of his performance gave me goosebumps. I live in Australia and remember going to a Waitangi day celebration. There was a big pit dug (hungi) for meat to be slow cooked and all the traditional dances. Both male and female. I'm not from New Zealand, but it was a day I will never forget. ❤
We here in New Zealand and Australia- two distinct countries separated by 1,380 miles of ocean called the Tasman Sea- get as irritated by being confused with each other as Americans do when confused with Canadians.
@@jslasher1North Americans. And together with South Americans are ... Americans. New less confusing names - Occidental Borealis and Occidental Australis?
MP stands for Member of Parliament. A maiden speech is the speech given by every brand new MP to introduce themselves to the House of Representatives (New Zealand’s Parliament). The haka from the newly minted MP will be telling her story, where she is from etc… Her family & friends will have been the oness as joining in from the Public Gallery… it is somewhat against the rules … but not even The Soeaker was going to interrupt that very fine introduction
I came here to see how many people confuse 'aboriginal' - the original inhabitants, compared with 'Aborigine' the race of original inhabitants of Australia. Even though he did mistake them as Australian. lol Maybe we should start calling Ryan a Canadian. 🤣
Same. 😅. Starts with “Hope I don’t say anything insensitive to culture..” or words to that effect.. Oh, Mate, you’ve just got two whole countries and their indigenous cultures mixed up 🙈🤦🏻♀️. It’s pretty cringe worthy and you’re gonna get hammered in the comments 😬🙈
We were camping on a beautiful, remote beach in north queensland, and on a Thursday night, a big mob of blokes turned up n started digging. Being an inquisitive 10-12yo (don't remember exactly), I went to find out what they were doing. They were digging a hungi, basically an underground oven, for a wedding. A huge fire, rocks, leaves, a whole pig, buried and left for days. And cos I helped, got an invite. My folks were a little shocked when I got back to camp late and announced we were going to a wedding on Saturday. It was one hell of a party. Fires all over the beach, music everywhere, kids running around, people dancing, eating the endless supply of pork n all the other delicious things people had brought. That sets the scene, now to the point of this post. The brides male entourage did a haka, and then the grooms did a very different but equally intimidating response. A dance-off. Then after the ceremony, they danced again, in unison. I don't know if they practiced together, or it was something that was standardised, but it was seamless. I didn't understand a word that was said, but the meaning was clear. We may have been at odds in the past, but through love, I have a new brother, and I'm glad for that. Very cool. That's the kinda family you want. Also, the beach was left spotless, even though there would have been 20 fires, a buffet table, sound systems. We all woke up pretty groggy, late. But no sign of a massive party. Impressed
The Hakka is absolutely bloody awesome! I’m an Aussie (non-indigenous) but I love the Hakka. There’s a reason the ANZACS are (were?) incredible soldiers.
Dual Aussie/kiwi here. The Haka belongs to our Māori brothers across the ditch. But we still love it 😍 The entire point is to be afraid. It’s a battle call. They’re drawing the power of their ancestors from the sky to aid them in battle.
Maori are Polynesian. Their people populated the Pacific region sailing in large open war canoes as far east as Easter Island. Their settlements include the Cook Islands, Hawaii, Tahiti, and the Marquess Islands. New Zealand and the Chatham Islands was their last settlement. The Haka is a war chant meant to intimidate opponents.
I'm an Aussie Grandfather and I wouldn't dare to take away from the Powerful, Overwhelming and Impressive act of our Kiwi Brothers War Dance. Even Aussies are in Awe of Our little Brothers Culture. God Bless our 7th State ... With Love from the West Island ❤
Would you using the words impressive, powerful, overwhelming if it was whites who invented a dance specifically designed to intimidate pacific islanders ? But it is okay if they do the exact same thing, right ?
As an Australian I will say what all other comments have said and that is the Haka is not part of Australian culture. The Haka is a traditional NZ Maori war dance that to my understanding represents pride, strenght and unity.
Aussie here. Although Aussies and Kiwis have a healthy rivalry (we like to "hang it" on each other whenever we get the chance), we consider ourselves brothers and sisters when the chips are down. It must be the ANZAC spirit that we share. As for the Haka, it moves me to tears even though I'm not from New Zealand. It certainly achieves it's purpose of not only uniting those participating, but also scaring the SHIT out of the other side! You should see and hear it performed by a group of big, angry Maori lads! Truly stirs the blood!
“Are there women out there doing the Haka? I don’t know, I’ll have to look into that.” Huh? The first video you just watched was of a woman! The Haka is amazing. I used to have Māori neighbours (a few houses away) who would quite regularly have big parties. At some point in the night they would all perform the Haka. The loud parties could be annoying, but I do miss hearing the Haka (they moved house). All that being said the New Zealand Māori are a very different people group to the Australian Aboriginals. Totally different country, totally different people and culture. But still very cool 😊
I’m Australian and I love New Zealand. The Hakka always sends a chill down my spine, it’s so passionate. I love the Māori culture, I have a great uncle by marriage who is Māori, he’s such a wonderful person who loves to host Hungi’s at his home. This is a traditional Māori way of cooking food in the ground, so delicious ❤️
Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie, Oi Oi Oi, sorry Ryan it's the Maori's / Kiwi's from New Zealand. Cheers mate for taking the time to watch. If you are not haka'd out watch the primary school kids best Haka ever, the Wedding Haka, The Funeral Haka from Palmerston North Boys, The New Zealand Defence Force Haka for 3 soldiers killed in action, the Rugby Haka before the Auckland Boys Rugby Game and of course the Legends of New Zealand "The All Blacks" Haka New Zealand's national rugby team. There are so many great Haka videos, thank you for exploring other counties and traditions. And a huge thank you to the Maori people of New Zealand for keeping the culture alive. From New Zealand "Kia Kaha" "Stay Strong"
6:00 I attended PNBHS from 2018-2022 and I can say confidently I did the Haka every time i could with 100% energy because it was the 1 part of our school were the energy felt like everyone was just going for it and it everyone felt spiritually connected to each other and by the far the best part of my high school experience
It’s a NZ Māori greeting and form of war cry. It reminds me of a farewell I received after volunteer teaching in a black township school in South Africa. One of the older students wore an African blanket and carried a large wooden stick and approached me calling out in his African Xhosa language. I was told that he was singing my praises to those gathered. And yes it was equally stirring to me. I’ll always remember that moment.
Just like Canadians do not like being thought of as Americans, New Zealanders don’t like being thought of as Australians. Māori in NZ have Hakka, nothing to do with Australia.
I was crying watching the school's warrior Hakka for the retiring school teacher. Just a mention, I alway's find New Zealanders to be extremely intelligent, well educated and well informed.❤
First nations is a term for north American native peoples. Not Australian Aboriginals who had no nation, they were scattered tribes that spoke many seperate languages... No trade, no cities, no governance of any kind... They were colonised. Unlike the first nations people's of North America like the Apaches or Cherokee. Who lost wars during the invasion and subsequent colonisation of North America. I reject this woke deliberate blanket use of the word to drum up white guilt world wide regardless of their history.
Haka can be used to show respect, to challenge, to accept someone, to farewell someone, to welcome someone. Most people who live in NZ, even non-Maori, understand what a haka is and have learned at least one and will have participated in one at least as school students. It is common to start sporting events with a haka. About 1 million people in NZ identify as Maori out of the whole population of NZ of only 5 million so Maori culture plays a big part of NZ culture. It is not an Australian cultural practice. A haka performed well will always cause an emotional response in the listener and when a haka is done for you personally it is almost overwhelming.
😲Wow! That was so powerful, passionate and beautiful and completely strange to stoic Germans. We only show such passion when it comes to football.🤣 But if that happened on my first day as an exchange student, I would immediately fall in love and never leave again!❤️
Wikipedia: Māori are the indigenous Polynesian people of mainland New Zealand (Aotearoa). Māori originated with settlers from East Polynesia, who arrived in New Zealand in several waves of canoe voyages between roughly 1320 and 1350. Outside of New Zealand, a large Māori population exists in Australia. There were 170,057 Australians identifying as Māori at the 2021 Australian census, with 65,031 living in Queensland, 39,714 living in New South Wales and 31,044 living in Western Australia.[117] Smaller communities also exist in the United Kingdom (approx. 8,000), the United States (up to 3,500) and Canada (approx. 2,805).[3][118][119] The Haka, frightening and beautiful at the same time.
The Haka is a native Maori (New Zealand) war dance it has high cultural significance to the Maori peoples. I played rugby against a touring school team and they performed the Haka before the game. You could feel it push through you and it was absolutely terrifying.
For those that may be unaware the term Aboriginal means inhabiting a land before colonists arrived, it is not necessarily relating to Australia, and Ryan did mention New Zealand .
I really enjoyed this reaction. Yea you got the New Zealand Maori and the Australian Aboriginal people mixed up but being from the other side of the world it's understandable you not knowing ahead of time. You still showed enormous respect for the people and the haka so no judgement here!
Hey Ryan I’m a Maori (NZ) that lives in Australia and don’t mind being mistaken for Aboriginal or Kiwi or Aussie and I would LOVE to be American, I just figure we are just one melting pot of people on this planet 💕🙌
Haka have been traditionally performed by both men and women for a variety of social functions within Māori culture. They are performed to welcome distinguished guests, or to acknowledge great achievements, occasions, or funerals.
7:11 My Daughters schools, whether primary or secondary, all the kids who have Māori heritage or from NZ perform the Haka for the outgoing students when they graduate or for certain events. The Haka is very different from the aboriginal ceremonies, but yet somewhat similar in their own way.
Totally agree with the helpful comments below. Watch the beginning of the NZ All Blacks (rugby) playing Aus (Bledisloe cup). They always start with a Haka. I always thought it was a war dance.
Hey Ryan I love to watch the Haka .. I find it’s R and R - raw and real. If you search for Home and Away Haka, you will see it performed by 3 guys and it’s incredible 😎
As I understand it, with cultural exchange between some Australian indigenous people and NZ Māoris there may actually be an Australian version of the Hakka. I think I saw it performed before a rugby game. I wish I could remember the details. But yes, as people have said, the Hakka is a Māori war cry from New Zealand. The intense amount of commitment to the performance is always there. There’s no such thing as a half hearted Hakka.
@@JohnnyPirelli-p5qthey’re synonyms in general sure, but Aboriginal also has a specific meaning in Australia. Given the Australian flag in the thumbnail and the numerous times Ryan said Australian Aboriginal in this video, it’s obvious he wasn’t using the word as a synonym for indigenous people around the world. He was just incorrect and has been corrected.
To be fair to Ryan, the term aboriginal refers to indigenous people of any country. He referred to it being New Zealand and the Māori are New Zealand’s aboriginal people. The term is becoming more common to reference Australias indigenous people but was not incorrect. The school Hakka was pretty impressive. ❤
@@stawka2859 Actually Maoris were subjugated just like the Aborigines. There's a reason why both countries have the same uk flag in each. Ofc as time passes, each nation has come to honour their native people
The language is Maori, it’s not Australian Aboriginal language. Australian Aboriginal people do not do the Haka. This is New Zealand Maori tradition.
Correct! The Maori are a completely different race and culture - far more evolved, caring, interesting, creative, and community based! 🙋💕👍
Ryan is still very American
@@jenniferharrison8915 Moron.
Ryan I'm so sorry you got it wrong this time...but it was a nice reaction anyway❤
The Maori of New Zealand are of the Polynesian people, and are related to the indigenous people of Hawaii, so in a way have closer ties with the USA than Australia.
C'mon guys! Don't judge Ryan, inform him! He will be mortified to learn that he has made a cultural error. Thanks to those who have provided helpful, unemotional corrections!
Exactly this!
Seconded
How do we inform him if he doesn't read comments?
@@nolaj114 Which is why he comes accross as being a bit of a “dill” (Aussie = dense).
@@jslasher1 That, and asking whether women do Haka.....when the clip opened with a woman doing Haka.😂😂
Not having a go (i.e. not getting on his case) I just found that amusing.😆
Aussie here, don't know why but every time I see the Haka performed I smile and cry simultaneously ❤❤
Yeah, me too. It's because it bloody brilliant mate. 😁
I do also!
Me too, the passion of the Haka is something to feel if you ever have the good fortune to witness the Haka live from our amazing neighbours in the Pacific
I remember it being performed at school by the Maoris and was like "I wish we had a cool dance"
Just grow up a little?????
Remember Ryan is American. At least he is trying to learn. Be brave to make mistakes.
This is NZ parliament and it’s the Maori not Aboriginal people. The Māori that do the Haka.
NZ parliament, while every kid looks under 18 in a school uniform.....Ok, I guess that's why our Albo was such a flop with Jacinta
Aboriginal means indigenous. The word 'aboriginal' has been in the English language since at least the 16th century to mean "first or earliest known, indigenous". I must admit you can't use the term with the Maoris as they haven't been there very long and killed off the people before them - very pleasant. The haka is just an annoying embarrassing jig we all have to sit through and then 2 national anthems.
@@honeymcdonald9120 Sounds a lot like what Australia does with the 'Welcome to Country' fuck that off straight away I say.
Also, a maiden speech is the first speech an MP (Member of Parliament) makes to Parliament after they are first elected. It is often the equivalent of the new kid in school standing up the front on their first day telling everyone their name and where they moved from
@@honeymcdonald9120 I'm a little confused my self - it it a traditional war dance (pretty intimidating too!). not sure what it has to do with school? it has become a bit like the Aboriginal smoking ceremony...
You need to watch the New Zealand All Blacks performing this before a rugby union International match. Gives shivers
Nah, it doesn't actually, it's quite boring after a while!
The first time I heard the Haka I was moved to tears.
There’s one where the bride and groom start and then all the wedding guests join in row by row.
I was at a friend’s funeral and all the men did the Haka and I was crying again. I’ve seen so many now and and they literally move me every time.
It’s like you can feel their ancient stories.
A work colleague from Somoa learned it and that even got to me.
I’m an Aussie and I love the Haka.
It’s actually Māori’s from New Zealand that do it.
The All Blacks Rugby team also do the Haka before they play.
Yes 👍 it’s awesome!
That was great honour to that teacher. He will never forget. Neither will his students.
He looked like he was almost ready to cry.
Hey Ryan, I'm Australian. You should hear Maori people sing. Especially the harmony of men and women together. I was on a mine site in Western Australia and we had a dawn service for ANZAC day and some maori people sang and it was beyond beautiful.
Yes, I can imagine! 🙋💓
I agree, and any group of Pacific Islanders
@@jpmasters-aus Yes!
It was nz…
@@Pilotwo ?
And this is why we’re so fond of the ANZAC treaty, could you imagine having to fight against these people? Old mate doing the solo Hakka in a crowd of people, in a suit, for his mum, THAT was best. Brought tears to the eyes
Their are reports the Maori Battalion did the Haka for Nazi Paratroopers on Crete,
Hey Ryan. You've had a few people telling you it's NZ, not Aus. Don't let that hold you back from exploring the Haka and Maori culture in general. We Aussies love the NZ Maori culture, the Haka and other aspects. We've had them on our soil many times, for Rugby and other cultural iconic moments. We have a large Maori population here in Oz now. They're a unique people and we love 'em lots.
That teacher will never forget the respect his students showed to him
I'm an Australian, Not a Kiwi. When I see a Haka performed by our cousins across the ditch I wish I was a Kiwi. They own it. It holds such power and inspires great respect. There are some great Haka videos out there. A couple to look at would be one of a school performance at a teacher's funeral and another at a wedding. You could do worse than to learn from them.
Thank you Ryan, for your continuing support for everything Australian and stuff down our way, like these Awesome Maoris doing the Haka! Maoris are Wonderful, we Aussies really like them! If you ever get a chance to go to a Maori party, you will also find out that not only are they wonderful hosts, but they all seem to have fabulous singing voices. 👍😘💕💕💕
My son was in the high school haka shown at the end, it gives you chills when you see 1000 young men perform it in person!
Almost all high schools in NZ have their own school haka and all students learn it no matter their cultural backgrounds.
You're 100% spot-on about this kind of thing bringing people together. Especially in an environment like high school. As we all know, there would be groups of kids, and kids who get picked on, nerdy kids, gay kids, quiet kids and loud kids, sporty kids and smart kids, but everyone is equal when they're doing this, and they come together for a common purpose. It simply HAS to be good for cohesion and empathy amongst the students and that has to be a fantastic thing.
There is a video on TH-cam of a female Kiwi rugby team doing the haka - very powerful! BTW - the haka is performed only by Maoris/New Zealanders.
I’m Australian, and I have always loved the New Zealand Māori for their poetic language, their dancing, art, and of course, I love the Haka and tear up almost every time. I am so glad they teach white New Zealanders different Haka, and allow them to join in as long as there is a Māori leading the group.
alll little kids learn haka as part of te reo classes
Not Aussie but our cousins in NZ and the Haka always causes goosebumps
As an Australian the Maori Haka is just a wonderful cultural show of respect. Truely amazing and everyone gets involved absolutely Superb. Powerful.
You need to watch a haka with them in traditional Maori dress. That will send chills of complete awe down your spine.
The haka isn't Aboriginal. It's a traditional war dance of New Zealand's Maori people. Maoris and Aboriginals have different cultures/traditions and are from different countries 🙂
Ok guys, am thinking that Ryan's term for aboriginal means the first people of that land, the indigenous, the Maori, look it up, makes sense. Give it a break, he clearly is appreciating the Maori Haka, and choosing to learn about the culture, which many people across this globe don't do. Keep going Ryan. lots more to see on the Haka and other ceremonial songs/dances. Check out Jonah Lomu's funeral ceremony, a rugby legend untimely passing.
He did mention Australia not New Zealand which is where the confusion comes from
Let's see, he states he could be being insensitive because he's not an "Australian" Aboriginal, he looks visibly confused when he realises the title of the video he's watching says it's in New Zealand, and he has the Australian flag plastered on his thumbnail image for this video. So, no. He actually, genuinely thinks that these videos are of Australian Aboriginals and their culture.
@@Vince_Steeleyep. He reacts to Australian things and is confused by our relationship with NZ. He says so many culturally insensitive things about Aboriginal culture.. out of ignorance, not malice, I know, but he needs to do a little actual research before reacting to cultural stuff..
First clip, the crowd joining her was the her family in the gallery. It's permanent debating chamber
My sons father was part Maori. Sadly we lost him to leukaemia. I only ever seen him performing it once, but the emotion of his performance gave me goosebumps.
I live in Australia and remember going to a Waitangi day celebration. There was a big pit dug (hungi) for meat to be slow cooked and all the traditional dances. Both male and female. I'm not from New Zealand, but it was a day I will never forget. ❤
We here in New Zealand and Australia- two distinct countries separated by 1,380 miles of ocean called the Tasman Sea- get as irritated by being confused with each other as Americans do when confused with Canadians.
More like Canadians being confused as Americans.
@@jslasher1 Err, Canadians and USAns are both Americans; as are Bolivians.
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@@dudleymills1427 No! They are classified as North Americans.
@@jslasher1North Americans. And together with South Americans are ... Americans. New less confusing names - Occidental Borealis and Occidental Australis?
Beautiful and emotional, I can't watch the Haka enough! Proud warriors and strong community spirit! Bless Aotearoa! 🇦🇺👍
MP stands for Member of Parliament. A maiden speech is the speech given by every brand new MP to introduce themselves to the House of Representatives (New Zealand’s Parliament).
The haka from the newly minted MP will be telling her story, where she is from etc…
Her family & friends will have been the oness as joining in from the Public Gallery… it is somewhat against the rules … but not even The Soeaker was going to interrupt that very fine introduction
I'm Australian, the power and respect, had me tearing up.
Ryan You need to watch the start of a Wallabies vrs All Blacks Rugby Union match. The NZ team put more feeling into the Haka. Must watch. Cheers
Haha just came to the comments to see how many people have told Ryan that the Kaka is not an Aboriginal thing.
The answer is: Everyone. :)
I came here to see how many people confuse 'aboriginal' - the original inhabitants, compared with 'Aborigine' the race of original inhabitants of Australia.
Even though he did mistake them as Australian. lol
Maybe we should start calling Ryan a Canadian. 🤣
Same. 😅. Starts with “Hope I don’t say anything insensitive to culture..” or words to that effect.. Oh, Mate, you’ve just got two whole countries and their indigenous cultures mixed up 🙈🤦🏻♀️. It’s pretty cringe worthy and you’re gonna get hammered in the comments 😬🙈
@@donnaspindler2441 he said he hoped... the best thing we can do is continue to help out. How was he supposed to know.
The Haka is one of the most moving things to watch, there are several different Haka, depending on the occasion, eg:- sport, weddings, funerals etc
We were camping on a beautiful, remote beach in north queensland, and on a Thursday night, a big mob of blokes turned up n started digging. Being an inquisitive 10-12yo (don't remember exactly), I went to find out what they were doing. They were digging a hungi, basically an underground oven, for a wedding. A huge fire, rocks, leaves, a whole pig, buried and left for days. And cos I helped, got an invite. My folks were a little shocked when I got back to camp late and announced we were going to a wedding on Saturday.
It was one hell of a party. Fires all over the beach, music everywhere, kids running around, people dancing, eating the endless supply of pork n all the other delicious things people had brought. That sets the scene, now to the point of this post.
The brides male entourage did a haka, and then the grooms did a very different but equally intimidating response. A dance-off. Then after the ceremony, they danced again, in unison. I don't know if they practiced together, or it was something that was standardised, but it was seamless. I didn't understand a word that was said, but the meaning was clear. We may have been at odds in the past, but through love, I have a new brother, and I'm glad for that. Very cool. That's the kinda family you want. Also, the beach was left spotless, even though there would have been 20 fires, a buffet table, sound systems. We all woke up pretty groggy, late. But no sign of a massive party. Impressed
The Hakka is absolutely bloody awesome! I’m an Aussie (non-indigenous) but I love the Hakka. There’s a reason the ANZACS are (were?) incredible soldiers.
Dual Aussie/kiwi here.
The Haka belongs to our Māori brothers across the ditch. But we still love it 😍
The entire point is to be afraid. It’s a battle call.
They’re drawing the power of their ancestors from the sky to aid them in battle.
Mate, you can’t interrupt the Hakka!
IKR Bruh!!
Maori are Polynesian.
Their people populated the Pacific region sailing in large open war canoes as far east as Easter Island. Their settlements include the Cook Islands, Hawaii, Tahiti, and the Marquess Islands.
New Zealand and the Chatham Islands was their last settlement.
The Haka is a war chant meant to intimidate opponents.
I'm an Aussie Grandfather and I wouldn't dare to take away from the Powerful, Overwhelming and Impressive act of our Kiwi Brothers War Dance.
Even Aussies are in Awe of Our little Brothers Culture.
God Bless our 7th State ... With Love from the West Island ❤
Would you using the words impressive, powerful, overwhelming if it was whites who invented a dance specifically designed to intimidate pacific islanders ? But it is okay if they do the exact same thing, right ?
A great reaction from Indiana, Canada!🇨🇦 😂😂😂😂
As an Australian I will say what all other comments have said and that is the Haka is not part of Australian culture. The Haka is a traditional NZ Maori war dance that to my understanding represents pride, strenght and unity.
I wonder if anyone has mentioned that the haka is a New Zealand Maori tradition and not Australian Aboriginal yet? Lol 🤣
Yeah we all
got it.
Aussie here. Although Aussies and Kiwis have a healthy rivalry (we like to "hang it" on each other whenever we get the chance), we consider ourselves brothers and sisters when the chips are down. It must be the ANZAC spirit that we share. As for the Haka, it moves me to tears even though I'm not from New Zealand. It certainly achieves it's purpose of not only uniting those participating, but also scaring the SHIT out of the other side! You should see and hear it performed by a group of big, angry Maori lads! Truly stirs the blood!
“Are there women out there doing the Haka? I don’t know, I’ll have to look into that.” Huh? The first video you just watched was of a woman!
The Haka is amazing. I used to have Māori neighbours (a few houses away) who would quite regularly have big parties. At some point in the night they would all perform the Haka. The loud parties could be annoying, but I do miss hearing the Haka (they moved house).
All that being said the New Zealand Māori are a very different people group to the Australian Aboriginals. Totally different country, totally different people and culture. But still very cool 😊
Fun fact, the Maori people of New Zealand are polynesian like the people of Hawaii so they have related langauges and cultural practices
Thank you for covering this. Haka - spiritual magic. Love New Zealand
Hey Ryan, think of it like a Cherokee War Dance. That might be the closest thing in the US, performed with respect and earns respect.
The other people chanting are in the public viewing gallery. It is Māori.
These are Māori hakas. Māori’s (mau-ree) are the indigenous people of New Zealand.
Most recent aboriginal people. They are also fairly recent settlers.
She's saying she will have your liver for breakfast.
Lol
I’m Australian and I love New Zealand. The Hakka always sends a chill down my spine, it’s so passionate. I love the Māori culture, I have a great uncle by marriage who is Māori, he’s such a wonderful person who loves to host Hungi’s at his home. This is a traditional Māori way of cooking food in the ground, so delicious ❤️
Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie, Oi Oi Oi, sorry Ryan it's the Maori's / Kiwi's from New Zealand. Cheers mate for taking the time to watch. If you are not haka'd out watch the primary school kids best Haka ever, the Wedding Haka, The Funeral Haka from Palmerston North Boys, The New Zealand Defence Force Haka for 3 soldiers killed in action, the Rugby Haka before the Auckland Boys Rugby Game and of course the Legends of New Zealand "The All Blacks" Haka New Zealand's national rugby team. There are so many great Haka videos, thank you for exploring other counties and traditions.
And a huge thank you to the Maori people of New Zealand for keeping the culture alive.
From New Zealand "Kia Kaha" "Stay Strong"
Mate, that’s New Zealand Maori performing a brilliant HAKA.. ITS a Maori war cry usually done on important occasions. Thrilling to watch .
6:00 I attended PNBHS from 2018-2022 and I can say confidently I did the Haka every time i could with 100% energy because it was the 1 part of our school were the energy felt like everyone was just going for it and it everyone felt spiritually connected to each other and by the far the best part of my high school experience
lol....Ryan, I think you just offended every New Zealander in the world. Pretty impressive.
Slightly offended Kiwi here but I'm sure Ryan means well and will learn
I'm Maori, I'm not offended. Please don't speak on everyone's behalf.
It’s a NZ Māori greeting and form of war cry.
It reminds me of a farewell I received after volunteer teaching in a black township school in South Africa. One of the older students wore an African blanket and carried a large wooden stick and approached me calling out in his African Xhosa language. I was told that he was singing my praises to those gathered. And yes it was equally stirring to me. I’ll always remember that moment.
Love a good Haka . Cousins from across the ditch have some awesome cultural dances.
Just like Canadians do not like being thought of as Americans, New Zealanders don’t like being thought of as Australians. Māori in NZ have Hakka, nothing to do with Australia.
Funny that Canada and USA are both American nations. And that Zeelandia and Australia are not AustralAsia.
True. But don't most NZrs want to be Australian?
I am an Aussie but I love the New Zealand Haka, I always feel very privileged to see the Maoris perform this ritual 💕
At school in Wellington with over 1000 students the haka would echo off the hills.chilling and thrilling
Whenever the islanders would do this at school it was always scary as hell but really cool at the same time haha
Not Australian but we love it when our NZ cousins bring it 😀
As a kiwi that does a huka every day, these hulas are amazing are and are giving me the chills
I was crying watching the school's warrior Hakka for the retiring school teacher. Just a mention, I alway's find New Zealanders to be extremely intelligent, well educated and well informed.❤
Yeh, this is not performed by the First Nations people of Australia. The Haka is from the Maori people of New Zealand.
First nations is a term for north American native peoples.
Not Australian Aboriginals who had no nation, they were scattered tribes that spoke many seperate languages...
No trade, no cities, no governance of any kind... They were colonised.
Unlike the first nations people's of North America like the Apaches or Cherokee. Who lost wars during the invasion and subsequent colonisation of North America.
I reject this woke deliberate blanket use of the word to drum up white guilt world wide regardless of their history.
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@@capatheist exactly, so over this First Nations bs replacing Australian Aboriginal. 😖
Haka can be used to show respect, to challenge, to accept someone, to farewell someone, to welcome someone. Most people who live in NZ, even non-Maori, understand what a haka is and have learned at least one and will have participated in one at least as school students. It is common to start sporting events with a haka. About 1 million people in NZ identify as Maori out of the whole population of NZ of only 5 million so Maori culture plays a big part of NZ culture. It is not an Australian cultural practice. A haka performed well will always cause an emotional response in the listener and when a haka is done for you personally it is almost overwhelming.
😲Wow!
That was so powerful, passionate and beautiful and completely strange to stoic Germans.
We only show such passion when it comes to football.🤣
But if that happened on my first day as an exchange student, I would immediately fall in love and never leave again!❤️
My chosen sister is in New Zealand. She sends me a lot of Haka videos and they are all amazing.
These are Maori Haka. They are an amazing ritual expressing strong emotion, respect, challenge and so much more.
Wikipedia:
Māori are the indigenous Polynesian people of mainland New Zealand (Aotearoa). Māori originated with settlers from East Polynesia, who arrived in New Zealand in several waves of canoe voyages between roughly 1320 and 1350.
Outside of New Zealand, a large Māori population exists in Australia. There were 170,057 Australians identifying as Māori at the 2021 Australian census, with 65,031 living in Queensland, 39,714 living in New South Wales and 31,044 living in Western Australia.[117] Smaller communities also exist in the United Kingdom (approx. 8,000), the United States (up to 3,500) and Canada (approx. 2,805).[3][118][119]
The Haka, frightening and beautiful at the same time.
This was so cool, that young woman is going to war for her constituents! We need more passion in our politicians ( in Australia and NZ, I am sure).
Dont mess with NZ
The Haka is a native Maori (New Zealand) war dance it has high cultural significance to the Maori peoples.
I played rugby against a touring school team and they performed the Haka before the game. You could feel it push through you and it was absolutely terrifying.
Thanks for sharing the epic nz hakas! Respect
For those that may be unaware the term Aboriginal means inhabiting a land before colonists arrived, it is not necessarily relating to Australia, and Ryan did mention New Zealand .
whats crazy is that kiwis are both the most chill and most intense
I really enjoyed this reaction. Yea you got the New Zealand Maori and the Australian Aboriginal people mixed up but being from the other side of the world it's understandable you not knowing ahead of time. You still showed enormous respect for the people and the haka so no judgement here!
Hey Ryan I’m a Maori (NZ) that lives in Australia and don’t mind being mistaken for Aboriginal or Kiwi or Aussie and I would LOVE to be American, I just figure we are just one melting pot of people on this planet 💕🙌
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* priceless comment ryan.!
such passion.!
respect galore shown here..
truly goosebump material.!
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hey Ryan. aren't you glad us Aussies and our brothers and sisters . the Kiwis are you friends. Cheers mate.
Ryan you should find some good videos about the history and performance of the Haka.
Haka have been traditionally performed by both men and women for a variety of social functions within Māori culture. They are performed to welcome distinguished guests, or to acknowledge great achievements, occasions, or funerals.
We love our brothers and sisters across the ditch❤
Kia ora Ryan, welcome to my culture. Kind regards, Danielle from New Zealand.
The Haka is what the NZ warriors do to celebrate and give praise and intimidate their “enemies”
7:11 My Daughters schools, whether primary or secondary, all the kids who have Māori heritage or from NZ perform the Haka for the outgoing students when they graduate or for certain events.
The Haka is very different from the aboriginal ceremonies, but yet somewhat similar in their own way.
Totally agree with the helpful comments below. Watch the beginning of the NZ All Blacks (rugby) playing Aus (Bledisloe cup). They always start with a Haka. I always thought it was a war dance.
Hey Ryan I love to watch the Haka .. I find it’s R and R - raw and real. If you search for Home and Away Haka, you will see it performed by 3 guys and it’s incredible 😎
I respect them from sweden/phillipines
Thanks for informing the always vague Mr Was that the Haka and is a Kiwi traditiona; it is NOT practiced by the Aboriginal peoples in Australia.
Close! Aboriginals are from Australia :). This is New Zealand with their natives called Maori and this dance is called the "haka" Loved your reaction!
As I understand it, with cultural exchange between some Australian indigenous people and NZ Māoris there may actually be an Australian version of the Hakka. I think I saw it performed before a rugby game. I wish I could remember the details. But yes, as people have said, the Hakka is a Māori war cry from New Zealand. The intense amount of commitment to the performance is always there. There’s no such thing as a half hearted Hakka.
It’s New Zealand tradition not Australian. This has nothing to do with Aboriginal.
😂 barry, you slipped up.🤠
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ABORIGINAL means indigenous ….its the same thing! SMH 🤦♂️
@@JohnnyPirelli-p5q No the Hakka is a New Zealand thing not Australian
@@JohnnyPirelli-p5qthey’re synonyms in general sure, but Aboriginal also has a specific meaning in Australia. Given the Australian flag in the thumbnail and the numerous times Ryan said Australian Aboriginal in this video, it’s obvious he wasn’t using the word as a synonym for indigenous people around the world.
He was just incorrect and has been corrected.
To be fair to Ryan, the term aboriginal refers to indigenous people of any country. He referred to it being New Zealand and the Māori are New Zealand’s aboriginal people. The term is becoming more common to reference Australias indigenous people but was not incorrect.
The school Hakka was pretty impressive. ❤
He said "Australian aboriginal" though
@@nolaj114 he also said New Zealand people.
And that's why the British invaders were shit scared of the Maoris
doubt their guns were scared of the Maori spears but it's a nice thought
@@whenraindropsfall They weren't subjugated like the Australian Aborigines. The Maori managed to keep their identities, their culture and their lands.
@@stawka2859 Actually Maoris were subjugated just like the Aborigines. There's a reason why both countries have the same uk flag in each. Ofc as time passes, each nation has come to honour their native people
@@stawka2859 but yes Maoris did put up a fight
New Zealand 🇳🇿 Australia 🇦🇺
NOT ABORIGINE, the original Maori, population is Polynesian derived and have an entirely different culture to Australian Aborigine
The maori’s and the kiwis have the most beautiful culture. RESPECT. 🤙😎🇦🇺
When I speak of beautiful White culture, I am automatically censored.
each nz highschool (13-17)has their own haka and usually each 1st 15 (varsity)rugby team has their own as well.
Biggest miss you've ever had mate. These are from NEW ZEALAND!!!!!!
My uncle is i one of the haka when the teacher was retiring you can hear my uncle hes like the.leader he is holding the microphone 🎤