Alex Aiono gets a warm welcome at Auckland airport

Alex Aiono's family surprised him at NZ International airport arrivals to welcome him home.
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[@evanshannon]

Watching the older lady in this, it’s clear how proud she is to see her culture’s traditions being carried on by the younger generations

[@novellacruce6128]

I kept waiting for her to jump in. That would have been so awesome

[@marckanthony3141]

Teared up

[@leodavid4118]

@@novellacruce6128 women are not allowed to do the Haka..

[@Kmmk467]

Leo David Incorrect.

[@novellacruce6128]

@@leodavid4118 Oh, I did not know that

[@ajackson2571]

Sister in the corner felt the spirit. She has to come out of her shoes. Sooooooo beautiful

[@Tanya-er5yl]

But where she went, she disappeared in thin air. At 2:12 she can be seen. Follow her after that she disappeared.

[@labae8728]

Tanya she just got blocked by the woman lolol

[@diaz1990miguel]

Where did she go?

[@shino8854]

@@Tanya-er5yl Damn she did disappear 😱

[@Doggoeditor]

Because it's inappropriate to do this Haka with the men. Women got their own Haka.....

[@averychance5456]

Not my culture. But please for love of God don't let this get old. Don't stop greeting love ones home this way. I love this, so beautiful 🌷🌷

[@asmongoldsmouth9839]

@@hisher255 You are ignorant and uneducated. This is an ancient cultural tradition and is practiced quite commonly still to this day. It's quite clear no one loves you more than offering easy gestures like a bit of money, or the use of their car or giving you a hug. None of which show love because none of them require effort or sacrifice.

[@eloraduntufuga5739]

His Her are u talking about yourself?

[@moichibb]

@@hisher255 aww someone doesnt know what culture is lmao

[@hisher255]

@@asmongoldsmouth9839 show me a recent video of your family doing this for you. They won't because you're not famous enough to get attention from.

[@sarush1204]

It's a war dance you ignore clown, why do you think we use it at the start of Rugby? To kill and overcome the enemy, not welcome them... peaceful? Are you blind?

[@centraleccentric3519]

This is impressive. I don’t know why, but I have tear in my eyes. I’m impressed. They show their dignity and pride in what they are. It’s powerful.

[@Mikepi75]

If my family doesn't pick me up at the airport everytime like this I don't want to go.

[@robertrivas8433]

😂😂

[@vanveenbussum6162]

Me neither! Mind you, I am a Dutch citizen and half Brazilian too, so I am not entitled to be receiveed in Amsterdam like that....I think this is totally cool!

[@sheepboi1823]

I’m Dying 😂😂😂

[@sheepboi1823]

Best comment ever

[@leeanneryda6051]

vanveenbussum so much respect. ❤️

[@makaylynnhughes7445]

There culture is everything. They're so loving. They definitely aren't ashamed of who they are

[@linkuxsnooks5256]

Definitely not ashamed

[@Mr_A1-37]

They should be

[@Neverforgethaiti]

Their not there. 🙂

[@orjazm1]

This is just one of our cultures. There are many.

[@connorwalker2297]

They have no reason to be ashamed

[@Bre.995]

I love how they don’t care where they are. They take their tradition everywhere. & gran looked so proud. Love to see it❤️

[@naveedmughal5396]

Aspirations

[@hiutin]

That NZ airport , they get used to it

[@cyfskid]

Goodluck trying to stop it

[@kevinrenderos1081]

hey hello look if true Real Where is she the woman Bag White color if she looks Real paranormal terror wooow my god LOOCK LOOCK

[@RHY5IE]

bruh theyre in new zealand

[@jeremysipes5594]

this isn't even my heritage and I get goosebumps and tears watching these.... i love it!!!!!

[@BIGGGBUGGG]

Only in New Zealand can you walk into an airport with a spear. Love it

[@HeySojo]

🤣🤣🤣

[@waimaramapuhara3013]

It's called a Taiaha, it's a ceremonial taonga (treasure). Most in NZ know some Māori ceremony/performance is going down when you see one of them.

[@jazzingirl]

@@waimaramapuhara3013 ya but it's still a weapon in an airport

[@deld.f.paraelmundo1685]

Not a spear but ok cool comment

[@ShoeDealer]

Try the big island and Maui

[@M0urning_D0v3]

0:38 Look at her, she looks like she's got tears welling in her eyes from how proud she is.

[@K3YAR1]

Ik I’m late but she looked so proud🥺😭

[@kenzieleigh4628]

Stop I’m gonna cry

[@Drakkofire]

Even I am proud and it’s not even my culture, even though I felt the connection, that’s really something

[@natr2351]

the thing that's the best to me is the random lady passenger who joins in on the haka welcoming him.

[@Ballaholic0]

Nat R that’s his sister

[@MrFuckFuckShit]

For real

[@gillynzg.7444]

You have to understand even if she wasn’t his sister tribal affiliations would allow or make you want to support the group.

[@MrFuckFuckShit]

Lisa M Gibson agree, I’d do that if I know how lol

[@559ksut]

Thats not some random lady you fucking loser. Your obviously white with no idea what or who your ancestors were. We still stick to OUR traditions and we know where we come from.

[@LauraS1]

I want to be welcomed back home like this. Talk about family love, respect, and devotion. I also loved the random woman who was so moved that she joined in with full force partway through the haka.

[@matthewrice1226]

I think what gets me with the Haka is that the women are just as passionate about their culture. And I love it. I think it is 100% amazing.

[@lrmitcz7825]

Matthew Rice so like there were no men passionate? hmm

[@rosiefoulston1635]

xDarKhiD they said “just as passionate” as the men lol

[@dio8286]

@@metrono19 What do you mean?

[@dio8286]

@@metrono19 Could I have an example.

[@dio8286]

@@metrono19 Yes sadly I once was a cringy weeabo, but just because I admired someone else's culture doesn't mean I didn't like my own.

[@biitemyswagg1]

The fact the other person joined in shows how rich their culture is ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@loganpuruperi]

shes actually Alexs cousin not a just random person lol

[@biitemyswagg1]

@@loganpuruperi ohh ok, I thought she was a stranger who just so happen to know the dance lol

[@bianca031295]

It's actually quiet normally for someone to just hear a haka and to automatically start joining in if you either know the person it is being performed for 🥰

[@bianca031295]

@@Doggoeditor my dude? are you from New Zealand? are you in fact, Maori? or part Maori? This haka is LEAD by a man, but CAN be performed WITH women in it. She didn't shade away because it was inappropriate, she moved because men lead haka not the wahine UNLESS it is an all female haka.

[@Doggoeditor]

@@bianca031295 Ok, tell me more about it. I shouldn't mention her shading away, I assumed it was. (my bad) Btw, why are you asking about my etnicity? Your last name isn't even Maori my sister.....

[@kellybuoychannel2218]

Bruh i never realised alex was pacific islander, despite being far from his home, he never forgotten who he was and where he was raised, very culture bonded. Respect from a island raised boy

[@ngahuiakewley2024]

He’s maori

[@savaiianlad685]

Maori/Samoan

[@emelinelotulelei269]

I NEVERR KNEW THAT EITHER!!!

[@xHopshotx]

@@ngahuiakewley2024 We are an island in the Pacific and We as Maori are Polynesian so she is correct in saying Pacific Islander plus he's part Samoan.

[@soliaoelua4043]

We islanders will never forget our culture roots 🙌

[@51UM]

So jealous of this culture. So much raw power and emotion. Guy's shirt at 2:20 says it all.

[@wordtoyaz]

….that’s a Kendrick Lamar album tee sweetheart lol. But yes. Damn 😂

[@kevinrenderos1081]

hey hello look if true Real Where is she the woman Bag White color if she looks Real paranormal terror wooow my god LOOCK LOOCK

[@solokom]

1st Stage: Guys doing the Haka as a greeting: Very cool. 2nd Stage seeing their friend's reaction: Awesome!! 3rd Stage: some random woman in the back takes off her shoes and joins the dance with full force: I LOSE MY SHIT! 💚

[@daltonsband]

When the Haka HITS hard! You gotta hit back! Lol

[@RoseStarr]

I noticed that too! Like at first the lady was filming then next thing I see she passed her phone off and joined in

[@jessepaea7683]

I lost my shit there too.

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

Made me friggin cry. Geez.

[@ramonlopez6053]

I noticed that too..

[@namcord]

explicit evidence of how much stronger non-verbal communication is than verbal communication. I'm from Serbia and I didn't understand a word but cried. so powerful and beautiful, the incredible joy of living

[@jennyperrio4887]

Exactly right I didn't understand a word either ,but it hit my heart It would be an honour to be greeted in such a wonderful way Take care of yourself Jenny Guernsey Channel Islands xx

[@jachinwilliams2479]

me and my cat just watched this and he just turned into a lion. This is super dope!

[@tbroad72]

Haha!!! Love that!

[@marcoalejandro3028]

Loved it!

[@that1weirdo24oof9]

Bro no clue why i cried but I did

[@ashleymadge2259]

Favorite comment of the day

[@phinaandsean]

Jachin Williams that is some funny ass shit LMFAO literally

[@MrsCeanna13]

Not going to lie I just cried the entire time. This is completely beautiful. I personally don't know the cultural or what is taking place but I can see the heritage love and strength. Thank you for sharing this with me.

[@stormofwizdom]

So glad to know that I am not the only one.....I get so emotional watching this......

[@ChivasKimber]

Same here smh

[@cristianpizano922]

Add me to that list

[@MrsCeanna13]

@@stormofwizdom I swear you can feel the spiritual element and history in everything they are doing so I cannot help but cry because it reminds me of my home and culture.

[@MrsCeanna13]

@@ChivasKimber Big facts lol

[@tntsgreek1180]

I don’t know why I’m so emotional. This is what you call power immense energy. Being Greek we have many dances but this right here tops everything! I’m going to learn this one day!!!

[@almareyes2192]

Right the energy in this its captivating ❤❤❤ makes me wonder why tf I'm in America😭

[@ella7604]

Because when you preform the haka you are calling on your ancestors to join you. The feeling you get is all their energy and emotion and spirit calling you

[@Sungirl430]

I was wondering why I cry every time I see these awesome warriors videos. WOW!!

[@aliciacampbell5825]

I cry every time I watch one of these. So moving

[@ReinaFA2012]

@@Sungirl430 OMG.. ! ITS amazing powerful, you can feel that energy that make you cry..❤️😭

[@gabrielgimenez245]

Para aquellos que no entienden,son danzas tradicionales de la cultura Maorí,sus danzas pueden significar muchas cosas dependiendo del contexto,en este caso es una danza de bienvenida,pero tmbn danzaban en las guerras para intimidar a sus oponentes,o incluso danzan en funerales,fiestas y tmbn en bodas para celebrar la unión de su gente,a la danza la llaman Haka y es simplemente espectacular como pueden transmitir tanto con estas costumbre,son una maravilla de Gente y Cultura

[@kayyjayy5422]

Yes you are right. Nice

[@skey_vr5181]

Se dieron cuenta de la chica de sweter que se pega a hacer el ritual y como luego desaparece de la nada? Nunca se ve pasar y cuando los parientes se quitan nunca aparece la de sweter detrás 🤯🤯🤯🤯😱

[@mariarosariaiafelice4669]

❤️❤️❤️

[@joaquinmauriciopadillavill3937]

Y si

[@jonasbarboza1337]

Vídeo sensacional!

[@jasminemendez69]

I really wished i had this in my culture. This is so beautiful.

[@elijahmate9315]

Jasmin Mendez this isn’t in my culture but I still love to do the haka in its traditional way

[@logger711]

I can give you some lol

[@reignske]

Even if it isnt yours, you are still welcome to practice and participate, we are very accepting here in New Zealand

[@legendary4570]

Hamish Martin ahhh i get it, you just can’t accept other people’s culture and you refuse to try and accept it. All good, just move along bud!

[@br0l0g]

@Hamish Martin Do you not know how america won the world wars? I bet youre brown but wanna be white so bad. Thats sad. Youre pathetic and im not reading your reply so sulk in your own misery 😂

[@garydawson7218]

Man this brotherhood brings tears to my eyes. The entire world can learn a lot from you and your people. May God bless you.

[@blackynk]

This is so powerful. Did anyone notice at 2:24 how after the Haka the man who was leading the Haka gives Alex the staff( sorry I’m not sure what it’s called) a sign of respect, and Alex looks up and says “forreal?” in disbelief and he says yeah. Such a beautiful moment! Being welcomed home by your family. Knowing your community is proud of you. There’s no better feeling.

[@KT-bh6tr]

I noticed that. Loved that part!

[@leafii.]

It’s a Taiaha. Lr in English a spear.

[@bricenotrapmusi4022]

En ese mismo momento... Desaparece la chica de atrás 😳

[@Δανιήλ-ψ8χ]

Absolutely beautiful mate ❤️

[@korahgrace5085]

it's called a Taiaha (t-y-u-h-u)

[@maribelriosperez3941]

Siempre que lo veo lloro. Que pasión, orgullo y amor por su cultura! 20/10

[@heideburg]

If my family picked me up from the airport doing anything like this in arabic, were dead.

[@kung-fuhustle5755]

Abdullah Davis that’s insane, as I always say. Thx god for the u.k,

[@Rumidaan]

JAJAJJAJAJAJAJAJA.

[@buddypidco9053]

That shit is very funny!! But true🤪

[@TheGradient1190]

Same Although I would give everything to see my fam bust out with a Lelelelelelelele

[@jjocker55]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA OML

[@leepeffers9331]

I love seeing younger generations standing with the older generation. These people are strong because they can't be broken apart.

[@andreasantos9281]

Anos se passaram e ainda continuo completamente fascinada por essa cultura

[@franciscoeduardo9629]

qual cultura é?

[@andreasantos9281]

@@franciscoeduardo9629 são os Maori

[@mariadivinaasl]

Eu também tem uma força muito grande sobre está dança 😻

[@iffystill5554]

If you are Samoan Tongan Maori or of any Pacific culture you need to be proud, our fathers before us were proud strong warriors that travelled sea among sea with the stars as their map, I'm half Samoan and Tongan and was born in New Zealand as well so I am part NZ you can say, the blood of warriors thrive in our blood and veins brothers and sisters don't be ashamed of who we are.

[@chopsuey2716]

*Warriors

[@traviswatts4010]

I’m half Samoan sadly my other half is white..jk but I’ve heard many stories and trying to learn the culture on my own

[@iffystill5554]

@@traviswatts4010 you should be very proud of your poly side then cuz

[@zeddy2284]

@@traviswatts4010 whites do brilliant things too

[@neverthat8654]

I'm half naked and half awake, and I'm still proud of my neighbor's wife 😎

[@TM-id5yy]

I really love this culture, how they respect themselves. Especially once they are done with it. They just place their heads against each other. It’s so cute and adorable but lovable as well.

[@abbeytabbystoys2481]

The hongi is not meant to be cute 😂 very warm and welcoming

[@LUREDADDY52]

The traditional Māori greeting, the hongi is performed by two people pressing their noses together; some include, at the same time, the touching of foreheads. The greeting is used at traditional meetings among Māori people, and at major ceremonies, such as a pōwhiri. It may be followed by a handshake. Wikipedia

[@woohooo7634]

LUREDADDY52 it’s done by all Polynesians lol

[@xHopshotx]

@@abbeytabbystoys2481 This person doesn't know what a hongi is just educate them on what it is.

[@munchey99508]

This is so powerful, so beautiful. I’m not sure exactly why this touches my heart the way it does but I’m grateful. Tears are cleansing, and I cry every time! Thank you for sharing your beautiful culture! ❤

[@l.j.1417]

I've heard this variation of haka so many times that I can now identify when it's being said even though I don't speak the language. These always make me cry. I love the power of words.

[@shanelsmallfield6759]

Can u help translate the meaning of those words?

[@ms.gonzalez6721]

Which Haka is this. I've been trying to find out. I know Ka Mate when I hear it but I want to learn this as well

[@josezagogomes8085]

@@ms.gonzalez6721 Tika Tonu

[@bonnobomonkey]

It's not the power of only words, its the power of a bond u share together with the right spirited people. Even a group of vulnerable kids could be made STRONG and POWERFULL by performing such a cultural bond together

[@fab5vlogs492]

I love this!! I'm Pacific Islander myself, and I'm so humbled to see that culture doesn't fade away with fame. Don't forget your roots!!

[@mynamemyname7317]

Me to

[@ngahuiakewley2024]

He’s maori!!

[@theophanies7996]

@@ngahuiakewley2024 Maori/Samoan. Btw Aotearoa is an island in the Pacific and Maori are Polynesian.

[@HAMOEVACHEEHOOO]

@@ngahuiakewley2024 "Aiono" is a Samoan Name so he's half Samoan/Maori

[@Mr_A1-37]

This shit is stupid as fuck.

[@pakimatoh419]

I can imagine a Karen calling the cops for them being “too loud”

[@laetitia5127]

hahahahahahaha

[@-angelina9601]

The cops would literally join them

[@pakimatoh419]

@@chrissim4115 im literally apart of that culture and MANY kids are Maori but are brought up without knowing the haka. There a only a couple million people who can speak.

[@waimaramapuhara3013]

@@pakimatoh419 "couple million" 😂 you reckon, there isn't even ONE million Māori lol. Almost everyone knows of the haka in nz regardless of Māori or not.

[@shaeeee1156]

- Angelina frrr

[@betelgezaa]

Nice. The boy was also performing haka. He cherishes his maori identity.

[@bianca031295]

Normally they join in so they don't have to do a haka back, or they join in to feel that connection

[@tlb796]

The young guy with the hat on backwards? Drew my attention. Beautiful. Emotional. Intense.

[@betelgezaa]

@@tlb796 he is handsome. I hope he will not end up with a girl ...-(

[@rosalynnn]

@@betelgezaa ..huh 👁️👄👁️

[@betelgezaa]

@@rosalynnn -)))

[@madpatriot7464]

jeez, imagine having to fight with them back in the day! people probably chose the sharks!

[@ba-tobartc.6230]

lol yeah i would turn to there side... and start dancing with them

[@saffy_9967]

That’s what the Germans did in the world war 🤣

[@ceninmonreal9081]

very heartwarming. i could almost cry for such display of love, and cultural honors.more power to all.

[@vl3525]

So POWERFUL, this was so beautiful! One word: CULTURE ✊🏾👏🏾

[@leeanneryda6051]

^ period.

[@Mr_A1-37]

One word...GAY

[@fantasy4261]

@@Mr_A1-37 one word....edgy 🤣🤣

[@krisy_87]

the emotional intensity I feel watching this is amazing.

[@markharrisllb]

Grandma had me in tears, she looked so proud and was trying to hold it together.

[@fireuser11]

When the lady chimed in at 1:20......DAMN 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💗💗💗💗💗🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@evangelinarodriguez1923]

The empathy I feel from this video is breathtaking 😭 I cried from the strong emotions in this welcome home ❤️

[@kayyjayy5422]

Just imagine being in the presence gf. It's powerful beyond words. You feel the ihi and the wehi navigate through your whole body

[@cyrusvance2477]

This moment in time, priceless and deeply moving. The Elder Woman is so proud of her family. Blessings to all.

[@shaelachackel6065]

Incredibly powerful. These make me cry everytime. The culture they exude and the way their ancestors shine through, the way no embarrassment emulates is beautiful. This is true love.

[@ourpeople-g7r]

News from the Rotorua Daily Post: "Child, 2, dies after Rotorua driveway accident, family member steals from doctor trying to save child's life." As hospital staff tried to save the life of a 2-year-old boy run over in a Rotorua driveway, a family member swiped a doctor's two phones and a bank card and went on a spending spree. The child died a short time later but Melissa Herewini (A MAORI) had already taken the bank card to four stores in Rotorua and bought alcohol, food, petrol, phone credit and cigarettes. News 24 headline: "Shock over Maori infant brutality" They have been scalded, burned with cigarettes, raped, had bones broken and been beaten unconscious, sometimes to death. Horrific cases of Maori youngsters - some under two years of age - being tortured, abused and KILLED BY MEMBERS OF THEIR OWN FAMILIES Among the grisly headlines that have dominated the nation's media over recent weeks are stories of a 28-month-old Maori girl in a coma after suffering severe head injuries, a broken arm, cuts, bruises and cigarette burns over most of her body. The toddler's 52-year-old grandmother was being held in prison on assault charges. Police in the central North Island town of Carterton are investigating the death a week ago of 23-month-old Maori girl Hinewaoriki Karaitiana-Matiaha who was sexually abused, scalded with hot liquid and beaten before being taken to hospital by relatives. The child, who was put in the care of her grandmother by the Child, Youth and Family Service after consultations with the toddler's family just short of her second birthday, was dead on arrival at Masterton Hospital late on Sunday, July 23. And last week, a coroner in the east coast town of Tauranga found that two-month-old Marcus Te Hira Grey died from a brain haemorrhage following a severe beating by his father. These cases follow the recent release of a report into the gruesome killing last April of four-year-old James Whakaruru, beaten to death by his stepfather for failing to call him Dad. The stepfather had been jailed once for assaulting the boy, but the youngster endured a lifetime of horrific beatings, despite being under the eye of various child welfare agencies, and his hellish existence went unnoticed. The proportion of extreme cases of brutality towards children among the Maori population - which makes up about 15 percent of New Zealand's 3.8 million citizens - is far higher than for any other ethnic group. New Zealand Hearald news headline 29 May, 2024 “Raglan man Simon Terence Hamiora Kereopa drags partner outside naked, pours boiling water over her“ Kereopa ( A MAORI) dragged her outside through the kitchen door by her arms, down the kitchen steps and onto the ground. He then grabbed the kettle, which was just inside the door, and poured the boiling water over the victim - who was naked at the time - directly onto her skin. As he did so, Kereopa told her “you deserve it, and that’s what you get”. He then told her he would reboil the jug and pour it on her face. She ran to seek help from her sister but she was asleep, before running into her daughter’s room and hugging her. Kereopa then went into the room and said, “once you let go, I’m burning your face”. Judge Stephen Clark noted Kereopa’s 17 family violence convictions, eight of which were against the current victim. The man responsible, Simon Terence Hamiora Kereopa, was today jailed for the incident, his ninth conviction against the victim during their 20-year-plus relationship. New Zealand Hearald News 14 Apr, 2024: During a torturous and prolonged night of violence, William James Whata (A MAORI) held his partner down and shoved his fist down her throat with such force that he broke her jaw. The attack came after the 48-year-old had tried strangling his partner multiple times. By the time emergency services arrived, the woman was discovered with numerous injuries including visible damage to her jaw. Now, Whata has been jailed for the violence which started when he went around to the victim’s property on March 4, 2023, despite having been issued a five-day police safety order. A CCTV camera at the property captured most of the events from that night, which began about 10pmwith the pair arguing in the lounge. The victim turned and walked away when Whata grabbed her, put his arm around her neck, and put her in a chokehold. She fell to the ground with Whata on top of her. He let her go and she got to her feet but he chased her back into the lounge where he tried to put another chokehold on her. She managed to push him off but fell to the ground and Whata took the opportunity to put her in another chokehold for about 7 seconds, causing her to go in and out of consciousness. As he held her down, Whata then kneed her in the head and torso four times and continued strangling her for about a minute. Once he let go, she again tried to run for her life, making it outside, but Whata chased her. Some time later he got a knife and followed her around the house with it as she carried out household tasks. He stood guard to ensure she didn’t push her domestic violence button and at one stage cornered her in the kitchen with the knife to her head and punched her. At 1.45am, Whata threw her through the open ranch slider and then held her down on the ground, before closing the door and curtains. While on top of her, he put his hand inside her mouth and pried apart her jaw with downward pressure for about 10 seconds. She begged him to stop and tried to push him off but he continued similar attacks for two more hours. Some time later in the morning she said she needed to use the toilet, where she pressed her panic button and alerted emergency services. St John paramedics discovered she’d suffered a broken jaw due to visible jaw drop, and had multiple cuts and swelling to her face.

[@seveinarturo6355]

It’s normal that this video brought me to tears ? The energy ! The love !

[@lildeegurrl]

I get chills covering my entire body every single time I see this

[@mammabear379]

Same

[@jeromy2886]

My spidy sense tingles

[@fijibatiislander7219]

This just screams.. culture, respect , family, love .. Thankyou for sharing .. very nice 🙏🙏

[@anabolic330]

This is amazing, and I swear when the lady joined in I was in tears..

[@ok4miii841]

Wow he is maori 0:43 oh yep.... He definitely is 😂

[@laurel77strause]

It’s is sooo crazy how every time I see this dance I cry. It’s like I remember it from long long ago.

[@mgwsalmon]

I’m not even Maori but this dance brings me tears, what a powerful culture.

[@larissa_mnhmr1626]

2:14 the lady with the shopping bag got in on this and disappeared in thin air. I thought I was the only one who saw this.

[@elizabethcrawford8248]

Whaaaat!

[@crystalexia-]

whooop

[@poisonivy2898]

She's probably apart of the culture and wanted to join then bowed out respectfully

[@omgitsalliep]

dude whoaaaa

[@FormulaKG]

I tripped out for a second too but I can see the top of her head behind the grandmother in the blazer

[@hunter2k222]

I don’t know why I feel so emotional watching this. Do I know what is going on? No. But can I see the beauty, the culture, the pride and the bond? Yes. And that is something I can relate to

[@TopWorld-po6tx]

🤢🤮

[@joy.thesloth]

Even me i break to tears learning about different traditions around the world this ones the most eye catching

[@douglasvilela8746]

I've been studying in Auckland for three months and I could see how interesting the HAKA is. I enjoyed and every time that I see a presentation, I see how pride the new zealanders are. That's wonderful!

[@danielbrown2963]

To the lovely lady at the start of this video who is tearing up , you can see how proud she is , I love seeing moments like this

[@davifernandes1889]

I had lived in New Zealand for one year, and it is beautiful how the culture of their ancestors is preserved. Every single day I have these moments in my mind, and every time I watch this video I remember what I've lived. It doesn't matter how much the time passes, the Haka never loses its beauty.

[@DG-me1mp]

Tradition, respect, humanity, love - amazed by it 👏

[@sheentheexplorer3859]

I’m crying! Literally! I love their culture/tradition 💕

[@AlexisDarkgiver]

I love their culture so much it’s so precious and unique and the passion and love brings me to tears. It’s transcends culture and language and borders. I don’t share their culture but I love it. It’s amazing

[@جميلةملكة-ك7م]

This brings tears to my eyes I love to see it I think I cry a little harder because I don’t have a culture it was erased it must be nice to have this type of love & support amongst one another.

[@kinasandwich7624]

To others this is culture, but to Maori this is a way of life and living. We have many different nationalities who share our way of life.

[@lsdysmyth]

I've been watching the haka for an 1hr can't stop crying

[@jenny3306]

Every single haka I've watched I've cried without fail, including this one!

[@logger711]

I think you guys need chocolate, it helps

[@MsMusicDoll]

me too

[@potshopillusion641]

Dumbass

[@factsfeiten2977]

Me too

[@Daniacastelo]

This is so beautiful, I cried

[@TY-jl4th]

I see this a lot time and every time I see I cry .... a lot of family and Firend love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JaneDoe-em7zi]

So cute!! I love how he hugged his dad. 🤗🥰

[@tonyharty3666]

I’ve never seen this ceremony done before. What comes to mind immediately? I’m an old white guy from the USA. Been to War at an early age. “ELAN”, is an old Military term for “ Fighting Spirit “. This entire Country has it and are one tribe. Vietnamese People had it and defeated us even tho we had every technical advantage. The Japanese had it when they fought us in the Pacific. That time, mass production prevailed. You truly have an amazing, powerful culture. Warriors fight and die for the men standing beside them, and to sustain the tribe. Be Proud of your culture, it is indeed Powerful! Vietnam Vet US Navy

[@vinzvega5614]

When i see those videos, i sometimes feel like i was born i the wrong culture. thats such a powerful and strong bond these people have. what a beautiful tradition

[@afit5341]

upside...huge amazingly talented, loyal families. downside... everyone is gifted with the voice of angels. hard to separate the talent.

[@cjxplayz2051]

How can you watch this and not be amazed...

[@YTUSER-f4j]

I've watched this at least 20 times thus far and I get CHILLS every single time. Powerful. Beautiful. Inspirational. I love it.

[@user-kk1eh1ob5e]

I could feel the power of love and strength it was so much make me crying and proud even though it wasn't my country's culture.

[@josimpson7999]

Just love how people join in - as if they were merely chatting about the weather.

[@DelaneyWalker]

The Haka makes me so emotional. I love seeing and learning about other cultures. The older woman looks so proud.

[@Δανιήλ-ψ8χ]

This actually made me cry seeing the passion, love and emotion. It’s a priceless feeling in life, it really is. BEAUTIFUL 🙏🏻🧿❤️

[@rigiki]

does anybody saw a girl on the side doing Haka along with the boys? she's one of a trooper...salute with you also.

[@beve2864]

I didn’t know Alex was from there. The culture is so powerful and beautiful 😭

[@jmseumanu8543]

He's not from there, Hes half Samoan and half Hispanic. The culture is similar between Samoan and Maori, but different in it's own way.

[@navimana]

@@jmseumanu8543 no his dad is Samoan and Maori and his mum is white, so he is from NZ as well

[@ariksungjin9052]

When I get older im defo going to new Zealand to learn that. I love the energy and passion behind all this. It rlly hits me emotionally idk why😭

[@DamonAngelo09]

Goosebumps hits me so hard when the red pant guy himself start to do it!

[@HappyYankeeFan]

When the second girl in the black joins…man, I felt that!! It’s amazing! I get a little choked up every time I watch this video…So dope! 🥹

[@bodylesslevitatinghead5124]

This reminds me of the time where me and this other girl and boy were exchange students in America from New Zealand and we had this thing where we had to present our cultures, the the guy exchange student did a mean as Hakka for the presentation while me and the girl where hyping him up.

[@tguthrie6]

Its just one k in haka but yeah

[@Dhiman-sahb]

Pure God level energy........ respect to ur culture

[@mono._.8112]

Isn’t this the youtuber with the AMAZING voice

[@jpturner171]

AWSOME! I’m sure it is a very old tradition. Semper Fi from an old Marine!👍🏽🇺🇸

[@evacasas9681]

Esa ceremonia es muy hermosa , que hermandad tan fuerte se proyecta entre esas personas que organizan tan especial saludo.

[@boatworxinc619]

Gives me goosebumps overtime hear the Haka. Yes , I was a rugby player from South Africa. Never lose your heritage. Never lose your culture and tradition . Keep the spirit within. Alex , You have the best mates anyone could wish for.

[@joyceslater3932]

Wow! how to be welcomed home. I'm not a NZ citizen, I'm just wishing I was now!

[@ilovegurusahib]

Everytime I witness Haka I feel related for some reason. Love it how the lady top of the screen joins in. Before I finish life journey I'd love to witness Haka live.

[@ahchbrabyn2830]

Kia Ora. Where do you live in this world..? Who knows, there maybe a kiwi, māori person near your area

[@ChillyBinzz]

Cracked me up when he went in for the Hongi and bopped his uncle in the face haha, rookie mistake cuz.

[@apomtaylor8054]

ChillyBinzz agree hahah rookie mistake but i gotta admit i’ve done it my fair share of times

[@Lucasgaming-b9u]

It cracks me up every time!!

[@precisionrelaxation9707]

I'm a 36 year old man and never cry... that hard me in tears for real

[@TheHandsomeMonkeyKing]

Makes me cry every time. I don't know why

[@valerievalerie2867]

Same here😭🥰

[@anamariadaza2044]

No sé que tiene está cultura Maorí pero cada vez que veo un vídeo con esta danza me erizo y lloro 😭 me encanta, algún día espero presenciar una ❤

[@user-mo4ig4ck9y]

Soooooo wonderful 👍🌻🌱🥰 for the artist with always sunny smile. He s so nice. For him ... absolutly the rightest welcome.

[@wyllkleber]

Admiro muito essa cultura, assisto sempre as performances!

[@rubendariorierarodriguez2672]

Muy emotivo..lo mejor de las culturas guerreras... Saludos desde Venezuela

[@mollysadler6495]

Rubén Dario Riera Rodríguez sí, este acto del amor es muy hermoso.

[@irenechimbo4538]

Igual no entiendo nada pero se ve que es algo bueno

[@tammyleo]

Gives me chills. Lots of respect to this culture.

[@faithfirstfitness]

That was so beautiful 💜 Never forget where you're family has come from.. Funny Caption -When you walk in saying and acting 💯% American and you're family is like hell nah. We gotta fix that real quick.

[@rodrigomiranda9153]

Aqui é BR! Mas, máximo respeito! O cara que vê isso e não sente vontade de fazer o HAKA não pode estar em juizo perfeito! PQP!

[@apoiofinanceiro-diegoprimo2386]

concordo plenamente rsrsr da ate vontade de ser maori rsrs

[@angelicamabala9090]

I am crying 😭 . The pride, and love.

[@evelyntarawa7140]

Powerful, Love Honor, Ataahua Kia koe.

[@sanarav]

Oh My Mother God! That vibes are rich and powerful... I don't know about the culture... But I respect them. Someone please translate this... please I want to know the meaning

[@brendabragatto209]

Me too!

[@apomtaylor8054]

@@brendabragatto209 This haka is Tika Tonu (tee-cuh toh-nu), it is native to my tribe of Ngati Kahungunu. Basically this haka was composed in the early 1900's by one of my ancestors the Rangatira (tribe leader) son whom was struggling with the transition to the british way of the life (particularly the age transition from child to teen). The words pretty much translate as follows: Listen up! You worry me! What is the issue? And how long have you had this issue? Life may be very difficult! But you will always come out on top as long as you remember who you are deep down inside! Because the answer is right here, inside you! This haka is widely used around Aotearoa/New Zealand because it relates to everyone from all aspects of life. The best way to look at it is by thinking of this haka as a question that the group is asking the guy, "Do you know yourself?/ You do remember who you are, correct?", when he responds he is pretty much saying, "Yes! I know who I am, do YOU know who YOU are?" So it is a highly respected honor to have the Tika Tonu haka bestowed upon you. I can give the exact translation if you want, but it probs wouldn't make too much sense to you.

[@mariovh]

I would be blown away if they welcome me like that Absolutely mind blowing Beautiful to see the emotions …impressive and I hope one day to see one in real