Father Performs Haka When Meeting Son at Airport || ViralHog

Occurred on August 19, 2022 / Perth, Western Australia, Australia
This happen at Perth Airport on 19/08/2022. It appeared the son had not been able to see his father for quite some time, as both were crying by the end. At least about 20-30 stopped to watch, and we all stood in awe of this impressive emotional display.
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[@gesie0504]

He's a *PROUD FATHER* for his son. ❤️🤗

[@MegaBpop]

I was already crying within 5 seconds. We have forgotten the importance of culture, tradition and respect. I hope his son carries on this tradition. Now a days, we get caught up in the busyness of our modern world with a quick text message to say, "Hey Dad, I landed see you when I get home" or fist bump is NOT enough. This public form of tradition, touched me.

[@williamoleary9330]

A father’s love is a father’s love. This was as powerful as it was emotional

[@maritzavillacis5567]

Can't hold my tears!! What a BEAUTIFUL demonstration of love from a father to his son! Just love it!!!!!

[@kimberlystephens3798]

I’m still surprised at how people can find other cultures offensive. This was a beautiful act of love from father to HIS son.

[@dianabiffle]

Well said

[@lisahinton9682]

@Kimberly Stephens I don't think people are _offended_ so much as disturbed by the willingness of the dad to disrupt everyone else's day. In other words, he was being rude.

[@denisehanlon1959]

Kimberly, I'm definitely with you on that.

[@tonysmith7632]

Indeed

[@kimberlystephens3798]

@@lookingglass5369 I’m Entitled to my opinion just as you.

[@AaronsVlogTube]

Wow! Great father!

[@yolandaduran6915]

What a great Dad. That was beautiful

[@tonysmith7632]

@@lookingglass5369 there are different meanings to different types of Haka. Some are threatening and intimidating/meant for an adversary, some are welcoming and celebratory/meant for recognition and appreciation.

[@tonysmith7632]

@@lookingglass5369 I hear you. A few years ago I'd agree with you because it's hollering and pounding fists, which is naturally intimidating. KZbin "wedding haka translation". There is a haka performed at a wedding with subtitles so one can understand what is being shouted. It's love they speak of in that haka. Fierce love. And although I don't know exactly what this man is saying to his son at the airport, I now understand it as fierce love. We could be so lucky. Stay good lookingglass. Edit: if you have time, after watching the wedding haka translation, try finding the entire wedding haka that isn't translated. Lot's of love, especially at the end. Peace.

[@tonysmith7632]

@@lookingglass5369 Thank You. Thank you for being genuinely curious and maintaining an open mind. Thank you for being alive. Stay strong. Peace.

[@storytimewithunclebill1998]

Dad gave it up. Had to be an honor. Was fun to watch. Great video

[@gtrpkr2487]

There are so many different cultures that people have on this planet that they ALL need to be enjoyed and respected. My sons HS football team did the Haka before every game. We’re in the Midwest too. That was awesome. Good job Dad.

[@Drrayoldman]

Left home at 17 to fight in VietNam, hoping that would make my (abusive) step-father proud of me didn't turn out the way I'd hoped for. He demanded I call him "Dad" the day we met (age 7). I never had a dad, this young man is living my dream.

[@kathycasey9153]

Much respect and thank you for your service.

[@maryelliott3959]

Im sorry you had to go through that. Sometimes our earthly dads dont treat us right. Prayers you have forgiven and moved on. Thank you for your service!!!

[@Drrayoldman]

@@maryelliott3959 thank you for your kind words POW-MIA never forget

[@davidmercer5561]

Even though I don't know much about New Zealand culture, I would at least recognize what was happening only because I've been to the Hawaiian islands and have seen a presentation of this and similar things. I think it's extremely important for the elders to pass on the traditions of the culture and I know they do too. If you've never seen this before, it is definitely intimidating when you see the facial expressions and if you were an outsider approaching the village you would be greeted like this but they would have weapons. Very intimidating but very very cool to see and experience.

[@thelordofthelostbraincells]

He's a good dad, keep him safe

[@Brooklynlife1000]

So moving. 💕

[@edwardmarcell9840]

I find this culture very beautiful. It's a culture that has been passed down for many many generations and the ancestors are smiling down everyone Haka is performed. Hail to Haka long live Haka.

[@zainmudassir2964]

Good father son bond

[@SwaySkits]

The way the son in respect and pride for his father and culture and stood still. This was beautiful, powerful, and loving.

[@db8666]

AWESOME! Tradition is everything. Yay Dad...

[@maryhartsock5574]

Dad's love for his son. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@neremeo]

I literally cried, this is very beautiful ❤️

[@shahnekabir802]

As someone who lost their dad really early, I am so moved by this video. The education and love this father is showing his son is what all fathers should aspire to. I'm not a kiwi however the haka is one my favourite customs and acts from around our globe. So much passion. 💪👏

[@tonysmith7632]

Always room to show love and appreciation for someone important to you, ignore embarrassment, or others not supporting it. Show the love, share the love.

[@Flyer679er]

Best father & son moment of the year 😤🥺🫡💯

[@jxff2000]

Dad of the Century!

[@anusandhanmagar1738]

This is how DaDs wake up their Children while having a Sweet Dream😅😅😅

[@ghesundefru3519]

These big greetings always make me tear up. They are so beautiful.

[@mdd6396]

I shed a manly 😢......BAAAADAAAAS!!

[@glatican]

You can tell by the comments who hasn't been to or knows nothing of New Zealand or Australia lmao

[@Rdr2lover240]

Exactly

[@denisehanlon1959]

And Hawaii.

[@carthagedye6291]

This is great! You can see the love between them. My kids would be like, "Oh great, here we go again. Can we get something to eat already?"...

[@KangaKucha]

Well done mate! Way to kick ass and take names!

[@Luvenia48]

If you go to the article you see that 99% of the comments are cold and cruel, how sad. This was great.

[@crxtodd16]

Heck yes!!! I think this is so bad ass - so much power, respect, and love. Makes me so pumped!!!

[@karenreacher9079]

Excellent!

[@davenc8527]

Good thing that wasn't in Philadelphia.....

[@sandrajones2262]

Hey, when he started, if I had been there, I'd have run. 😳🤣🤣🤣

[@Sebastianmaz615]

Yeah, hate to admit it, but me too (run away) waiting for the gunfire to start. But I think it's just a cultural thing I'm unaware of, I hope.

[@tommoore8771]

Imagine what they do at graduation...

[@TH3Buzz]

That was awesome!

[@JessEtheridge]

Amazing. Mauri ora!

[@ushoys]

Shouting, carrying on, pulling silly faces and sticking tongues out at people is what petulant children do.

[@GoldenEagle_Matariki_Kaleolani]

Thats a Traditional Haka and the face he had on is called a Pukana (pooka- nah) Be respectful if you know nothing of culture and Traditional performing arts.

[@VampirusX]

A dad I wish I had ... but I have a narcissistic, self-centered dad instead... oh well

[@VampirusX]

@@MomWomanFemale I am. My mother is a narcissist as well. I am planning to cut ties for my mental health.

[@Mexican_Food_Truck_1]

@@MomWomanFemale Nah F that. If anything Battalon should double down on his kids. Rooting for you bud 👊👦💥🤕👍👏

[@hawaiisurferdude6714]

join the club me too

[@nathanp8152]

So what is being said or is it just like a chant ??? It's awesome but I don't have any clue what it means or is meant for

[@setsom2857]

How culturally rich this Nation would be if we were encourage to embrace and understand others around the globe. We would truly be the ambassadors of the planet.

[@thejackalbaby8385]

Yeah but we cant bc it would be cultural appropriation 9 times out of 10 =/

[@MH.1979]

Awesome job dad!!!!!!!!

[@kevinstafford8347]

I'm shocked didn't tackle/tase him...yanno, cuz most ppl don't know the haka and it might look like a deranged madman...A close friend is a Kiwi, so I'm totally familiar with it, and I'm glad Dad got to do it for his son without incident...could've went a whole other way lol

[@jadewilliamson6207]

When your Return home to your Whanau a haka is more welcoming than a huv and kiss its a sign of respect and love x

[@mob9164]

My dad woulda been like hurry yo ass up im outside lol this dope as hell man

[@zsedcftglkjh]

Haka used to be a war song. It's supposed to mean something. Nowadays people perform the Haka after taking a dump on the toilet. It's become cheap.

[@Pattluvs]

Beautiful

[@Sebastianmaz615]

Even though it was an innocent cultural act for his son I'd like to know if any and how many security personnel showed up just to make sure everything was okay. 😊👍🏻

[@melaninmonroeeee]

None karen 🙄😒

[@rocaez2143]

It's not US to get high alert on anything. New Zealanders are so cool and down to earth people.

[@cloudman4647]

fr, if this was in the US, everyone would think hes a crack head or something

[@4u2nvme4ever]

This is not America where trouble is around every corner of that broken Divided country

[@gabriellahsdancingheart8808]

Now, that's a welcome! I'm so glad that he could do that in the airport! Sadly, the police would have been all over him where I live. I'd love to know what he did in the chant!

[@nonyabusiness720]

Airport security runs up after video stops!

[@prabhushankar8520]

GooD

[@GCp502]

LOVE IT

[@wealthybone2990]

What a cool dad but what is a Haka?

[@destiny65]

Yes This is the Māori Haka, it is a war dance usually done in Rugby tournaments to intimidate the opposing team but can be done respectfully to show pride, strength, and unity

[@Uwanma]

“Usually done in rugby tournaments”?! 😂😂

[@robtim6553]

I think this may have been in WA as sign says welcome home to WA

[@markshields9284]

Western Australia?

[@wilsonchin5619]

That Dad's lart part to Bleek or something os like telling his Son, Yooooo WELCOME back. Im happy for your Return. You did great. Now, lets have some Rest anf Fun time. 😛😛😛

[@thetriggeringofthesnowflak725]

And I thought my dad was embarrassing

[@knockoutartist101]

Oh boy.. here come the negative Nancies 🙄 the Karens and Billies. 🤣 let me get my pop corn ready.

[@REALenvizible]

I love it!!!

[@caner78bob]

İmagine the awkwardness with everyone watching, it's like when people sing happy bday to you and you're standing around like ,ok then

[@varikstheloyal4875]

What do they say… not to be mean

[@ritek251]

👍

[@Claudette68]

I do not get it! I have to read the comments to know why this man was yelling and acting so strange at the airport. Was he singing? Or ready to play a karate stunt ? What is the purpose to do that? Is he crazy? I still do not understand why he was acting like a lunatic en person.

[@kimberlystephens3798]

Sounds like you know nothing about New Zealand culture. You might want to look up and you’ll understand what the father just did and how it’s such an amazing honor for someone to perform a Haka for you.

[@GoldenEagle_Matariki_Kaleolani]

Haka is about empowering others with Mana and Honouring others with Power and Courage. Very important Traditional Cultural practice. Many chants, poems legends and genealogy are memorized via Haka Chants.

[@GoldenEagle_Matariki_Kaleolani]

He is not shouting, he is taking the stance of an Empowered Warrior gifting his son with that Power (Mana). The final face he makes at the end of the HakaChant is called the Pukana (pooka- nah). It shows he had Strong will, and Powerful Warrior Spirit, and by that he both welcome his son (& heir) and also he gifts his son with Mana (empowerment) through the Power Chant.

[@desizamku]

सुपर 👍👍👍👍👉👉👉👉

[@swabry]

❤️❤️❤️🇰🇪😭😭

[@gimiter7463]

what is haka?

[@fantouss]

bullshit

[@daisyluvsummers8420]

It's a traditional Hawaiian culture. Look it up.

[@melaninmonroeeee]

@@daisyluvsummers8420 wrong . You need to look it up as well…

[@daisyluvsummers8420]

@@melaninmonroeeee actually no I am not wrong. Im right. But thanks though

[@codingsingh4156]

Noodles

[@Chris-kr8lc]

Humiliating

[@dark_radar3422]

It’s not humiliating it’s just part of their tradition

[@justadudefromsocal1743]

It’s badass just not for you Chrisie boy

[@mafalda4842]

Dit lui 😏

[@Brooklynlife1000]

Perhaps you should look up their tradition. There is meaning in every move and sound.

[@Brooklynlife1000]

Māori people are the indigenous people of New Zealand, also known as Polynesian indigineous tribes. It is not clear to historians on their original land but it's a well-known fact that the Māori people arrived in New Zealand in the 1300's and currently make up 15% of the population.

[@Phil_McAvity]

How fucking embarrassing!

[@Rdr2lover240]

It’s really not though

[@GoldenEagle_Matariki_Kaleolani]

Please be courteous to our families our blood and our kinsmen on the Pacific Islands. The father is chanting Haka, giving his Mana (Life energy & Power) to his son and you need to respect our Ancient Cultural Practices on the South Pacific Islands.

[@jimj8504]

um, ...ok

[@lisahinton9682]

I would die of embarrassment if I were that son. I don't care that it's part of his culture. Why you gotta disrupt everyone's peaceful day like that? Ffs, I am over it all.

[@kim.jong.skillz]

Don't like it, dont go in public. The US is a country of diversity not assimilation. You can move to eastern Europe since you want an ethno white country.

[@ddelfao]

We are over you too.

[@GoldenEagle_Matariki_Kaleolani]

@@ddelfao agree, Lisa is just prejudiced and has never seen cultures outside of her own. i was raised on the Pacific Islands people of all nationalities and cultures live here. Its just not for rednecks and narrow minded haters.

[@imani5787]

❣️❣️❣️

[@GeoffCK]

Hyper-aggressive and not welcoming. A ritual not to be celebrated imo. I’ll stick with a handshake or a hug, thanks.

[@weesebowski8651]

🤙🏽

[@89simba57]

Me when I try to approach women

[@manuelsaldana2730]

🤦‍♂️

[@chiquita683]

Hate when people need to make a big scene. Get a life, do that at home. Should be banned from flying

[@dark_radar3422]

Why don’t you get a life he’s just glad that his son cam back.

[@lisahinton9682]

@@dark_radar3422 I happen to agree with @Chiquita. We don't all need our days disturbed by your bizarre "act of love." Go hug your son like a normal person and play your silly jumpy-yelly games at home.

[@gesie0504]

Are you saying those Thicctokers?

[@kim.jong.skillz]

Just because your dumbass is racist, doesn't mean the rest of us have to deal with it. Dont like it, don't participate in society.

[@lisahinton9682]

@@kim.jong.skillz Wow, really? So because I value peace and quiet, as do others, that makes us all "racist," Kim Jong Skillz Putz? Oh, okaaay.

[@wavelength3278]

There is a time & place for certain things. This was not one of them!

what i think when i see this stuff.. is what is wrong with these people? do they even are aware of their surroundings? do they know about social politeness ? do they even care? these are the sort of people that disrupt society. I know we are all sheep(and you can see it by all the people watching and recording it) and we could use a little of disruption... but not like these random private acts in public places

[@mariananolasco2801]

This is in Australia which is home to many cultures INCLUDING the one you’re witnessing right now. Politeness is cultural, what you consider polite is NOT the rule for everyone else in the world. Let the father show his love for his son in his own cultural way! If you don’t like it stick to your culture and don’t ever go wandering in other countries because you’ll be very surprised!!!

[@erebusagarista8031]

It's a cultural way of a father showing his love for his son and it isn't hurting anyone else?

[@twism11]

Yeah, live like the colonizers fool... are you serious?

[@africanyak41]

What I think when I read this stuff, what is wrong with this person, are they even aware of the depth of their ignorance?

[@Claudette68]

@@mariananolasco2801 this is good that you explained to us because not everybody knows about those rituals. English is not my first lenguage and I did not understand if he was yelling, singing, protesting, coursing, mad or if it was like a regeton or urban song. I even though it was a homeless who was crazy in the middle of the airport. When people upload those videos should explain than an aboriginals ritual for welcoming a son was bn performed by a father in an Australian airport. I though it was in a US airport . And he was a mad man. Sorry for the misunderstanding

[@DeluxeBrian]

embarrassing and unnecessary

[@gesie0504]

What is embarrassing about it?

[@lisahinton9682]

@BrianDeluxe I agree! Why do people have to make scenes nowadays? I don't care that their culture is to jump and stomp their feet and yell. I do not care one bit. Go on and do whatever you want - in the privacy of your own home. Why do they have to disturb everyone's peace and quiet that day? Had they been having a loud yelling match, arguing, the police would've been called and they'd have been ticketed for disturbing the peace. But everyone says, "Oh, how wonderful!" when they see these bizarre "cultural" demonstrations nowadays. I long for peace and harmony, not constant raining-down of loudness and entitlement.

[@Rdr2lover240]

@@lisahinton9682 I have this weird feeling that you are white

[@Rdr2lover240]

@@lisahinton9682 and you have never been to New Zealand or Australia

[@lisahinton9682]

@@Rdr2lover240 I never claimed to have. And you don't know whether I have or not. And please, bow out now, k? I don't want you to continue embarrassing yourself. Sorry your life sucks, by the way (according to your user name). But you can change it. Tomorrow do one thing that will lead you to the life you want to have. Then do another thing the next day. Keep going until you have the life you want.

[@milasu7572]

Coisa besta 🥴

[@rakeem176]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂

[@bluestripe5682]

Embarrassed

[@RayRay-mf3kj]

LMFAO WHY THO 😭😭😭😭

[@joeadamides3433]

phóng uế

[@SNNS-nq5zg]

Gênant

[@nirotammasterji503]

JUDAS FAMILY OF COURSE.. WILL FIND IT GÈNANT!

[@jacobsed6665]

Damn these comments are so polarising lol. I agree that it’s quite embarrassing and humiliating for the son and also the fact that the father has no social etiquette. But it’s not really hurting anyone, just maybe a bit annoying and attention seeking. But also if this was going to be done anywhere, an airport would be appropriate! I know what a Haka is but don’t know the importance of it but it looks like a father who is proud of his culture welcoming his son! I love other cultures so if I was there I would’ve watched and clapped too!

[@kbaelay2125]

Annoying and attention seeking? Don’t ever disrespect it like that. You comment is hypocritical and fucking flip floppy. Also why would you assume the son is embarrassed of his culture

[@lebleb9501]

How on earth could you say this was embarrassing or humiliating? I wonder how old you are? These are traditions that reflect love and family. I hope one day someone loves you this much, I did - and it wasn't embarrassing or humiliating.

[@jacobsed6665]

@@lebleb9501 I understand there is meaning and it’s tradition but it is not appropriate to do this in public. Many cultures have loud traditions (eg Indian, African, Arabic) but it’s just not appropriate. If the son came home and he did it at their home, fine, but this is in a public space. What’s wrong with an embracing hug and kiss?

[@lebleb9501]

@@jacobsed6665 Well hugging and kissing are traditions and people do openly without issue then HAKA it this cultures equivalent. What is GREAT about the United States of America, we give people the freedom to do these traditions. If it makes you feel uncomfortable don't look.

[@jacobsed6665]

@@lebleb9501 hugging and kissing doesn’t create a spectacle or disturbance. It’s rude.

[@chiquita683]

Also note this is Australia where this "proud and tough" father was forcibly imprisoned in his own home and not allowed to see his family an he did nothing.

[@thelordofthelostbraincells]

What?

[@dontcare9689]

My God i feel sorry for the people that are tired from a long flight & have to hear all that yelling.

[@snigelalva]

They could just move away :)

[@natusfreedom472]

Kinda ridiculous, do this at home bro 😎 thirst trap for sure 🤣

[@gillblack2755]

I don't understand as this is Australia? Isn't Haka from New Zealand? Nice though