High School Boys Honor Retiring Teacher With Moving Haka

High School Boys from New Zealand chose to give a moving farewell to a veteran teacher with a rousing performance of their best haka dance at an assembly earlier this year.
Guidance counsellor John Adams was a teacher at Palmerston North Boys’ High School for 30 years, starting out as a substitute teacher in science and agriculture studies in February 1986.
As seen in footage viewed more than 300,000 times, hundreds of students performed an emotional haka in the school’s hall on on April 14, 2016. The haka is a traditional New Zealand war cry, dance, or challenge from the Maori people of New Zealand. While the New Zealand haka is memorably performed at the start of sporting events, it is also used to acknowledge distinguished figures.
Credit: Ella Mitchell
-------------
Enchanted by traditional war cry? Watch Jason Momoa perform Haka: • Jason Momoa Performs H...
For Storyful Newswire subscription inquiries, please contact [e-mail]
For advertising and brand opportunities please email: [e-mail]
To license a video for editorial use please visit: video.storyful.com
Twitter: / storyful
Facebook: / storyful
Instagram: / storyfulvideo

[@thebibgamer6086]

This teacher must of been f*cking legendary

[@Kameleonic]

must *have been;)

[@thebibgamer6086]

@@mercymatteenahmasih believer of what?

[@roshan5826]

But your English teacher wasn't.

[@adrianenciso612]

@@mercymatteenahmasih who’s he?

[@greengeezer5069]

@@mercymatteenahmasih Who the fuck is that?

[@chumban]

My testosterone increased by 20% just by watching this.

[@kNINER-tj6mq]

Mine too and im a pregnant woman lol

[@NoOne-sp6zi]

@@kNINER-tj6mq hahah 😂

[@w.s.mcgallis7731]

I'm going to have to shave again.

[@kimjongun269]

Lol 😆

[@kimjongun269]

@@kNINER-tj6mq lol

[@johnysharki5694]

The fact that after they were done NONE of the boys were smiling, laughing or even talking at all. They just very quietly and repsectfuly went back to their seats. Just shows how incredibly mature and disciplined these boys are

[@patriciarose6371]

What I appreciate and respect is that these boys are proud of their Kiwi heritage ! Beautiful and moving performance from the heart to farewell and celebrate the teacher's retirement.

[@jasonh.8754]

It is a WAR DANCE. It is not for fun.

[@johnysharki5694]

@@jasonh.8754 I know that, however as someone who studied in a UK school, a lot of students were childish and made a mockery about almost everything

[@jasonh.8754]

​@@johnysharki5694that's the UK attitude to most things, which is fine. But in many parts of the world some things are taken seriously. I grew up with the UK sense of black humour too.

[@catodes1295]

Pretty sure one of them was smiling here lol 1:04

[@jackdaniels2905]

I can only imagine the sense of pride this teacher must have felt for his students.

[@tanavnln4960]

Agreed! Pretty awesome farewell!

[@crus1n]

Rousing. 👍

[@GRX0628]

The amount of testosterone in that room is incredible

[@hugomuller7332]

Russian athletes would only have to inhale

[@rebouteguilliman]

@@hugomuller7332 With all those steroids🤣

[@Kachamorich21]

@@rebouteguilliman DEAD😂😂

[@agecanonix95]

Nz girlz got some serious oestrogènes too. Saw it with m'y own eyes 😄

[@katananana]

gay

[@trinacriafitnesstrinacriaf5723]

This teacher retired and went straight into battle.

[@esrat2508]

This comment is underrated

[@trinacriafitnesstrinacriaf5723]

@@esrat2508 lol I agree

[@abrarasef9931]

I was here before this blows up

[@ankitasrivastava3966]

You mean there's another world war on the way💀

[@SumitThakor765]

Lol

[@acknowledge_me588]

0% music 0% artist's 0% vfx 0% direction work 10000000% goosebumps

[@misterkrogan8837]

1000000000000% cringe.

[@simpslayer4764]

⁠@@misterkrogan8837 the haka is a cultural dance calling it cringe is like claiming the bible is false

[@bigguynatty9719]

@@misterkrogan8837 shush

[@misterkrogan8837]

@@bigguynatty9719 cringe af.

[@bigguynatty9719]

@@misterkrogan8837 shush

[@Gurshaan_singh]

People say anything, but this is the beauty of masculinity.

[@lonewolf9578]

Ong

[@Yep6803]

Masculinity isn’t necessarily a bad word while nowadays seems, this masculinity is positive… nowadays people say “toxic masculinity” for everything (fun fact: women do haka too and probably even more scary since only women act weird with eyes). They showing respect, women doing haka are showing they are strong as men… so, literally, this is one of the most positive representation of masculinity! ❤

[@diverge1337]

Teacher: I'll be back in 2 minutes sit quietly Class:

[@Bon-bn5lc]

Lmao

[@otter124]

The class: *imma pretend I didn’t see that*

[@No-hw7mb]

@@otter124 class captain

[@hocinem419]

yes your tank is cancer in war thunder lol

[@ThatOneGuy-re6vl]

Unfortunately the teacher ain't going back

[@AzureRoxe]

Meanwhile, my school could barely get people to clap in their own graduations.

[@neruamituanai1398]

Is that in England?

[@bintouamoula6070]

@@neruamituanai1398 New zealand. I think?

[@dillangeiser4820]

AzureRoxe America sucks

[@diabeetuscat9562]

@@dillangeiser4820 i kinda agree with ur opinion

[@harihacke9454]

I think india

[@cladbecaha]

Not an iphone in sight. Incredible. Deep respect for these students. They clearly value their teacher.

[@sparkle551]

This is one of the most amazing Haka's I've had the privilege of seeing. I'm speechless. The power, respect and focus is unbelievable to witness. I'm in total awe. Their teacher must have been so very special. Just wonderful.

[@bankerpiggy4721]

That lad with the microphone must feel like a army general.

[@lillr5895]

I would feel a *man*

[@pablodelmontejr2555]

@@lillr5895 Thats kinda Sus

[@Snacci]

Pablo Del Monte Jr how??

[@edharris9728]

@@Snacci that nigga is sus himself

[@jv.gabriel]

An*

[@ethanbalsano8375]

The moment you realize there’s a balcony in the back too

[@KingDragonKraken]

Holy shaaat there is a back ground balcony filled !! Daaayuuummm !!!

[@natalecupiello9139]

And the balcony is trembling with each feet stomping...

[@ctilson176]

I had seen this video 3 or 4 times before and never noticed that.

[@sterlingarcher4203]

I never noticed that until now. Thanks 😊

[@1NewAgeGoddess]

Oh snap!

[@Arc1583]

I’m a nobody white guy but I’ve watched Hakas for years on KZbin. Something about the haka I’ve enjoyed for years is the people doing it are obviously New Zealand teams schools or similar cultures. But there’s always people that are clearly not of NZ decent or heritage. Those who don’t look native aren’t in the back or sitting quietly. They’re in it, front line middle line doesn’t matter. Makes me feel like “ hey you’re wearing our uniform/ colors you’re one of us.” Also the way they calmly and quietly sat down. Add an M4 or axe in their hand and my grown as is running as fast as I can. That is probably one of life’s greatest moments for the teacher. Much respect

[@tanisherwood3128]

I have seen a Hoka in person. It IS awesome.

[@lukask.3686]

It's okay to be white

[@bonniechristensen6527]

I have thought the same thing. No racism displayed. They are all one in unity for same cause. Respect!!

[@Enzwurm]

If you get this kind of farewell, you know you did a good job. You prepared the boys well enough so they can stand on their own legs. Father skills 10/10.

[@y274]

This is just a common Māori culture w

[@confusedcookie4790]

How to give a proper farewell to a teacher Google: Give flowers and share the best moments with the teacher Bing:

[@kami7028]

@@blancspaze nice one 😘

[@iloveaquariums4776]

Bing is right.

[@libra9381]

@@iloveaquariums4776 so right

[@shubhamrathi351]

This time google lost to bing

[@tortoiseknight8438]

As always, Bing proves to be superior

[@nickolasvulcan9536]

Imagine your a foreign exchange student and this is your first day in there.

[@pactumexcello9308]

I had this as exchange student back in 91. I came from warring tribe in Borneo but still awed and shivers a little on seeing my high school stage a haka to welcome us

[@brochiblack9673]

Theres a tall blonde boy there not looking as aggressive as the others feel like this could be his first day!

[@peterescudero6905]

Id probly just join.

[@eanmueller9109]

Straight up gladiator school

[@Majk246]

id run Lmao

[@theswagwagon484]

Honestly brings tears to your eyes. You can feel the energy in that room. Crazy man

[@JaemanEdwards]

Would never expect such a comment from someone named Swag Wagon with an american flag in his pic. I thought you'd be more the type like I see in these comments who either make fun of it, or say shit like "I'd just shoot them all" or other ignorant shit like "That's cultural appropriation". You my man, actually get it. Respect.

[@dawlesstech8904]

@@JaemanEdwards I'm glad you had your incredible ignorance countered. More often than not, people with American flags are the ones defending authentic masculinity like this. Also, it's people right of center and more patriotic who consider "cultural appropriation" to be one big joke and a tool for shaming.

[@eduardomedel9317]

I am a Mexican and I know what a tradition is and this one is just one of the best I have ever seen..😲😭 I am able to feel it to my bones 🦴

[@JohnJack-yz8gj]

Hey brother, thanks for your comment man. From NZ all the way over to you One love ❤

[@heatr3d597]

I just can't imagine bullying happening in this kind of environment.

[@celestialbeing985]

Same

[@ReySchultz121]

Holy shit you're both the same cat. But yes this environment is wholesome af.

[@jerodbuenaventura3015]

@@ReySchultz121 homie replied to his own comment?

[@ElKarlito13]

@@jerodbuenaventura3015 Not the same profile name tho

[@Farhan_95]

Shit they'll kill him(bullier) 😂😂😂

[@Jon-go5in]

The structural integrity of that entire building was just tested.

[@icebergrose8955]

In NZ all school halls have specially reinforced floors. More than one Haka has gone through the floor boards.

[@CosmicFishFaced]

And the crust of the earth

[@Jon-go5in]

@@icebergrose8955 lol how do you know that?

[@icebergrose8955]

@@Jon-go5in I work for a company that does construction for schools, but most NZers would know that. We've all seen Kapa Haka break the floors. Ed. 400kg per sq mtr. I looked it up.

[@Jon-go5in]

@@icebergrose8955 Really cool haha thanks for sharing.

[@niax782]

If my retirement party isn’t like this, I’m not going.

[@Uncle-P2600]

Still gives me goosebumps after seeing this over the past few years. What an honor!

[@Kirstenkirstenful]

I just grew a beard watching this. And I’m a woman.

[@LoneWolf-eh2gs]

Same

[@MatthewVideoProduction]

😅

[@SymphonySays]

😂😂😂😂👍🏻

[@kerryhutchings6316]

Always seem funny to me when white fellas do the haka.

[@deni6943]

@@kerryhutchings6316 don't be that guy

[@wickedjay13]

Blonde kid in the left hand corner: This feels weird but I'll join in because I respect my teacher and my classmates. Chubby kid in front row: IMMA GO TO WAR FOR YOU!

[@annasendin742]

I burst out laughing when I noticed the awkward kid. He really stood out haha

[@ComeStayNZ]

It’s not his background. He won’t be the only one in that crowd to look like that

[@bloxburg3681]

BRUH THAT DUDE IN THE FRONT STARTING PUTTING HIS TOUNGE OUT AND THATS WHEN I WAS ON THE FLOOR LAUGHING MY ASS OFF

[@livamilAVA]

@@bloxburg3681 and why the fuck is it funny? He is all in!!!

[@c-angreene7959]

@@bloxburg3681 huh

[@510ankoya]

Students perform a haka of gratitude to their teachers. You can see from the video how much he was loved. It's a blessing to be admired by such wonderful students.

[@east9-ldn]

This shows the level of respect and fondness they had for the teacher

[@Zanaze_banane]

If this happened in a British school someone would have phoned the police.

[@romainsavioz5466]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@raze9698]

called*

[@onyx1391]

@@raze9698 it means the same thing

[@adityansh]

@@raze9698 man u really gotta search up the American vs british english-

[@danb4900]

Bruh if I saw an army worthy of Mordor in my schools assembly hall I would, yeah

[@jimmyglea]

The best part is after it’s over and hundreds of high school boys quietly return to their seats.

[@shannonwillis8490]

My school could nevaaaa😭

[@lelavender]

Self discipline and respect.

[@Shack-lion]

Would you called that humility? 🥺 #matureasf

[@sambaker6360]

Try 1800

[@jimmyglea]

Sam Baker Lets see....1800 is 18, 100 times. Yup, HUNDREDS.

[@jmjtorres13]

This... this is what the young men need in the west! Honor, and tradition !

[@mayajarn678]

There is something so moving and powerful everytime someone peforms a haka Like you just feel it too

[@rop1352]

Imagine the quiet kid in their school becomes a beast while doing this.

[@dux3644]

The quiet kid: 1:03

[@Struenda]

@@dux3644 lol

[@Beetobebe]

The quiet kid is the loser one of the whole school

[@ojustejadoti7967]

😂😂

[@no89lan3]

He would probably skip the day

[@iciel1009]

If earth ever had to fight as a species, NZ should lead the warchant.

[@maryjanehansen7947]

against who 🧍🧍🧍🧍🧍 🗡🐛

[@zacharyg8347]

@@maryjanehansen7947 the aliens

[@BLocos]

@@zacharyg8347 the killer caterpillars

[@iziizii]

@@maryjanehansen7947 good question

[@davidschutz2819]

Let the Germans do the planning and drilling but we can use this as a warchant

[@scopex2749]

THAT is a POWERFUL show of respect for this gentleman - SUPERB!

[@MK-su6eg]

As a retired public high school teacher, your students are a reflection of their appreciation and time you spent with them! When ever I see my ex students they always thank me for being a teacher who they will never forget about how much they learned , and the fun they had! Aloha from westside Oahu MK Fine arts teacher 30+ years!

[@TTF1997]

When you take three vitamins instead of the recommended two

[@aya123444]

LOL

[@patsonpitt]

Hahahhahahahaha 🤣🤣

[@noobishnerd2535]

ok you made me die laughing omg

[@jorgevasco8610]

hihs

[@mikaxd5871]

Wish i could save YT comments

[@purugigi]

If aliens ever invade, this should be our war dance as a species

[@user-wk5bk1we8c]

just fuckin terrify them xD

[@charmander777]

They're going be like wtf.. And mow us all down with a single blast 😅

[@Sage-qd6tf]

Yes

[@ricardoramos5827]

And than charge while blowing death whistles

[@bobbym491]

Moron

[@adamokdeh9460]

This is truly the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Strength, dignity, and humility all in one. Very powerful.

[@calhof991]

Girls: “Omg, our teacher is retiring! We should bake them a cake or something!” Boys:

[@tsuwi564]

My Cat accidentally saw me watching this its now a LION

[@ahjinguild7463]

THATS FUCKING HILAROIUS BRO! XD

[@sarahdanielle1985]

Lolol

[@curiosity1987able]

U cracked me up.....lol

[@elsyvaleria4788]

JAJAAAJ😂😂😂

[@SoftNSweet98]

😂💦😂💦😂💦😂💦🙆🏽‍♀️🙆🏽‍♀️🙆🏽‍♀️🙆🏽‍♀️🙆🏽‍♀️

[@loutish315]

Nobody: The class above yours while your having an exam:

[@ayachixd9950]

So true

[@Mikelica69]

Lol

[@srinathsiva2350]

Really true bro.😄😄😄

[@Sc-gq2ld]

Lmao 😆

[@RamakrishnanSRM]

I don’t understand this dance form. But I get tears by watching these many students giving the utmost respect to their teacher. He must be so special.

[@braydenyee9388]

The haka is an ancient Māori war dance, but is also used to show respect to people. It can commonly be seen performed at funerals as a sign of respect, or as seen in this case, for a retiring teacher

[@WomanNextDoor]

There's nothing more uplifting at seeing so many show unfailing respect to their mentor, and teacher. High praise indeed.

[@azrisyarifuddin2333]

Imagine this school having a school fight This school: *does haka before the fight* The other school: Understandable, have a great day

[@dodobunnie4207]

Our school usually intimidate the other ppl just because of our chants.

[@CellularPengu]

@Guacamole Nigga Penis he said he likes ur name

[@blindbandit930]

@@CellularPengu well...more like he was making fun of it...

[@shellysimmons8812]

@@blindbandit930 he was

[@rajatsinghchaudhary2946]

Whats an haka,, i don't know?

[@thotslayer9030]

Testosterone levels so high, They turned to spartans for a few minutes.

[@Nonessentialsquid]

Lmao

[@emailuk6832]

What happens when you take away the girls 😂

[@thotslayer9030]

@@emailuk6832 that's the call for mating 😂

[@GauchoDoyle]

Imagine an intersectional feminists meltdown on observing this toxic environment

[@thotslayer9030]

@@GauchoDoyle they will feel such pressure that they'll turn into dothraki slaves

[@tomten8663]

How impressive and respectful this is. It went straight through my soul. AWESOME and lots and lots of GOODEBUMPS.

[@wulfrickackerman9453]

Dude I would CRYYYYY if people did something like this for me.

[@andresfernandez4634]

Girls: He's probably cheating. Me and the boys.

[@LibraLee88]

Facts Lol

[@ShivaaShukla29]

😂😂😂😂

[@CurrentlyTrippin]

Girls locker room: OMG I think Zach likes you Boys locker room:

[@alexbaraj5272]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5PSn4mpnbR_nJI

[@llawliet4614]

Just wait few days bro...there will be a ww3 under this comment section 😂😂

[@CurrentlyTrippin]

omg thx for the likes 😂

[@oddis188]

I almost pissed my pants laughing to this comment 🤣🤣

[@CurrentlyTrippin]

@@oddis188 thank you :D

[@Dude-etiquette]

What a send off for teacher that is obviously loved. Better than a box of chocolates and a farewell card

[@MyNamesNotLars1]

Big lad in the front is the star of the show. Kid really put his heart into it.

[@soulaimaneakdah268]

Teacher: "I'm going to leave for two minutes so stay calm" My class:

[@africaRBG]

Aint that the truth lol

[@mohammedrahman1027]

This needs more like 😂😂😂

[@thilly101]

Bruh

[@Joseph-yn1nf]

XD YOU SPEAK FACTS-

[@arwenundo9970]

My class act like this even when I'm with them in class 😂😅

[@sealsj11]

Can we take a moment to appreciate the structural integrity of that balcony?

[@AnotherMeatyMonday]

wowww haha

[@apIthletIcc]

We need to commend those who designed and built it tbh. Cuz I'm sure some of the bridges in my city couldn't handle that for 30 seconds.

[@edithdlp8045]

We should thank the civil engineer. Btw I am a civil engineer.

[@hobalako]

That is some sturdy shit

[@scottjames5863]

Literally everything in new Zealand is built with a haka in mind ! True fact (not really)

[@hfhso37ndnks]

I have lived in New Zealand for most of my life and I have to say that Māori culture and people are the most unique in the world.

[@dalebettenson4619]

Wow these kids look like they’re really passionate about this. Must’ve been a very emotional moment for that teacher.

[@bvnniesh]

Girls changing room: I think Jeff likes me Boys changing room:

[@_Somsnosa_]

I've never seen this meme format before ever in my life. Ever.

[@pritampaul2507]

@@_Somsnosa_ not been on the internet for that long then

[@DandZee89]

😂😂😂

[@didikamikaze1340]

such an old joke. it’s seriously not funny anymore

[@bvnniesh]

@@didikamikaze1340 okay?

[@ethansanchez2808]

Imagine seeing a bunch of 6ft grown men on the other side of the battle field doing this dance

[@MustangSprint]

During WW2 and in the Korean + Vietnam campaigns, Maori soldiers would often perform a Haka before going into battle. You can Google the Battle of Crete for photos. It was mainly tough hand to hand combat and they were fearsome warriors. The Scottish highland division also had their own Battle cry ( That apparently frightened the Germans and put them on edge ) before fighting. Cheers from New Zealand

[@nanr1686]

i would fucking run, thats what i would do

[@suraj_san]

This dance is enough to win an enemy territory 😂

[@xzin8673]

Why do we need to imagine it? Lol just watch a rugby match with the all blacks.

[@snazzyeee]

I would run knowing I will die

[@SamAceRothstein]

I'm impressed how every last one of them memorized the movements to a tee to give a passionate farewell in honor of their teacher.

[@briancampbell1413]

This is just incredible, honestly wish my school had been more like this

[@MoritzMoo]

My class when we see a different class on a school trip:

[@derglubbbfan1914]

Hahahaha

[@lollol-ow8rb]

"The great war to end all wars. "

[@whoknowswhocares885]

Then that class runs away and they swim across the ocean.

[@yeeterz4827]

On fucking god

[@rupom5881]

@@lollol-ow8rb i understood that reference

[@mohamadsadeghi9076]

I like that none of them is laughing. They're all serious about that teacher. Edit : i didn't mean to offend this culture in any kind of way.

[@IamTsu123]

Must have been one hell of a good teacher

[@micronesian1211]

that’s how it’s supposed to be... we have to have a serious face whenever we do a haka..

[@jadenchan3953]

@@micronesian1211 I rly mean no offense by this but I'm just curious... Is something like this very common down under y'all do this everyday or is it usually reserved for special occasions only

[@micronesian1211]

@@jadenchan3953 on special occasions. The haka is something we use to welcome someone, to say a farewell (mostly funerals). I did the haka before when I had to compete in a game and it was so we could show our components our strength and pride and scare them.

[@MartianMoon]

@@micronesian1211 your components??? LOL bruh it's OPPONENTS

[@gavingibbs6166]

One of if not the best huka's I have ever seen. Heart felt emotion on all their faces. Respect!!!!

[@durumari87]

It is the most beautiful honoring ceremony I ever seen... It is really moving...

[@yeahhyouvish]

Not a single dude is laughing or smirking, everyone's in the act passionately.

[@stlthct6321]

I was thinking the same. This is deadly serious 😂

[@savannahcraven5093]

Exactly what I was thinking- everyone would kinda blow this off at least where Im at rn 😓 Mad respect

[@yeahhyouvish]

@Y K everything went up and over your head.

[@yeahhyouvish]

@@Yellowflock33 not 'act' in that sense.

[@dinothahuncho7542]

There was a lil kid laughing so

[@_Synt4x3rr0r]

This is so powerful I am goose bumping and tearing at the same time. Wonderful. The silence at the end. Wonderful.

[@miahiggins4266]

Anyone notice the kid who is literally 7 foot, dudes towering over everyone

[@ephraimkaravan]

That guy wasn't there in the first few seconds of the video when the camera first pans to his direction. This can only mean that he stood up on the seat for whatever reason

[@bandanasaikia6048]

oh 😂😂

[@mintubania6006]

@@bandanasaikia6048 vat khala

[@ace_gamer12]

This guy takes care of all the bullying that might take place in the school 😂

[@IsabeLLE_notLLA]

@@ephraimkaravan yeah that’s true

[@ZanderShepard]

After watching this +10 defense +10 strength +10 speed

[@gunfuego]

And Crit. Chance 100% lol

[@Benjamin-uv7op]

Thats why the all blacks do it before every game

[@Madzhkar]

+10 Courage

[@thefuck4246]

50% power of will

[@bencosta6521]

This made my day 🤣

[@ianlloyd6812]

Love this. The commitment by the boys and particularly the leader, is great to see. I imagine the teacher will treasure this memory for the rest of his days

[@smilinglynn9584]

A few years ago I was invited to witness haka in New Zealand. The energy in the room was astounding! It was a very powerful ceremony.

[@metil6636]

And they all casually sit the chair like nothing happened

[@zainahbbs]

Exactly!! I was actually gonna comment on this.hahaha

[@jayzah]

This is an example of the extreme amount of discipline the Haka requires. To go from letting all that energy off to becoming so calm shows how powerful the Haka really is and what it can really teach you

[@artrojas4732]

I was gonna say the same XD

[@frk4258]

😂😂

[@evanhawkins6186]

thats newzealand for u buddy. doing the haka especialy at highschool is just normal for us man

[@stop1870]

The man who wearing the suit looks like he will eat his enemy alive

[@Mikco7]

🤣🤣 had my eyes on him all through

[@temarwelday4645]

Kkkkk

[@paydenladeroute7129]

Funny enough, the Maori actually did that

[@hectornavarrotrillos17]

Jajajajaja

[@rosalynsmith4928]

Yes he does

[@minomokwa744]

What a special honour for this retiring teacher. This is simply unique & very touching.

[@KellyRVillanueva]

Respect at its finest. A beautiful tribute that cannot be forgotten ❤

[@Jesusiskingamen1]

Imagine living in a country where students take pride in the national culture and traditions.

[@WhiplashBunny]

In America that doesn’t happen because there are infinite religions and some people are attracted to tables and doors

[@laurencea4422]

I freakin love how serious these highschool boys were. If it was in the America, this would be laughed at and half of them would have their phones open recording it.

[@ghostboi6769]

Ha, you should come to Argentina then, because we are very proud of our culture and country

[@OzgurAKSOY1923]

@It's Private You are pathetic

[@zyzt.]

@It's Private Yeah, you're leading the world in the amount of covid cases and NZ is in last place! Way to go America!

[@michaelotown1]

There’s so much testosterone in that room. I wanna run through a wall now

[@danielport4771]

Mike O no such thing

[@wonkothesane8691]

Man, if I were part of that crowd, I'd be ready to charge the gates of Hell with a squirt gun and an ice pick.

[@mwanikimwaniki6801]

@@wonkothesane8691 😂😂😂

[@getrelaxed3848]

@@wonkothesane8691 ey bro you killed me 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@crystalserrant5915]

Factsssssssssss 🤣

[@TisEyerish1]

Respect is a beautiful thing, and these youth are doing a spectacular job of showing it. Tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat for the passion they injected into their tribute to an obviously well-loved teacher.

[@VEE3RDEYE]

I love how they all calmly go back to sitting after literally summoning ancestral spirits

[@jmassary9671]

Verified=likes

[@apricxtt]

@@jmassary9671 This comment is about to blow up lol

[@Velocicutioner]

@@deer12445 each and every one of you that has replied to my comments with open hostility is an asshole. You should stop harrassing people just because you can hide behind your computer. I've had it with the harrassment and toxicity. Not all of you have been rude, and I'm thankful, and I know I haven't been very nice either. But I commented FIVE months ago, and still get disgustingly and rude replies for just being misinformed at the time I wrote my comment. Shame on you guys.

[@hi-lo8qg]

@@Velocicutioner It's not a cannibal ritual dance. It's used for welcoming, farewells etc. Just about any occasion and was created by the Maori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa.

[@hi-lo8qg]

@@deer12445 The ignorance lmao

[@tommyreusse3858]

Her: Hes probably out cheating Me and the boys:

[@samuelskogqvist5565]

You don't have a girlfriend.

[@tommyreusse3858]

@@samuelskogqvist5565 keep projecting weirdo

[@gianlozano102]

@Samuel Skogqvist ok incel

[@loading...4304]

Both people at the top are dumb, and don't know the joke

[@watermeloen2396]

@@samuelskogqvist5565 r/whoosh

[@AI-hx3fx]

I literally had tears. This was extremely powerful and moving, especially when one sees the faces of those bidding farewell to their teacher. He was also just calmly accepting their tribute.

[@rolandoacano1967]

Traditions are a beautiful thing specially expressed in important moments

[@blipwoop4352]

Well that's one dedicated fanbase.

[@ysabellepelenio3842]

Imagine us army doing that on their...last concert

[@lovemyself9827]

Jkkkk

[@z.5827]

@@ysabellepelenio3842 bts might run away from us lmao

[@ysabellepelenio3842]

Lucy Bruce that would be funny 😂👏🏻 last meme that we will see...

[@z.5827]

@@ysabellepelenio3842 😂😂😂

[@gameland2music262]

When they finished, the teacher looked at them like "Hmm. Acceptable."

[@dbf5803]

LMAO! OK, just a bit disrespectful... 'but that was funny right there, I don't care who you are!'

[@datboi8869]

@@dbf5803 ummm ok....??

[@slider-arkofwar463]

@@datboi8869 Kpop fan guaranteed

[@dbf5803]

@@slider-arkofwar463 Awww, c'mon... You guys are too young to know 'Larry the Cable Guy'?

[@slider-arkofwar463]

@@dbf5803 Seem's like. My bad if it was a reference (cba to research, bed is calling).

[@telerzo]

You can see and hear the passion, that’s really all i was expecting and i was impressed.

[@ElzevereBlock]

What respect for that retiring Master. Absolutely brilliant.

[@globalricers4738]

Imagine transferring to this school on this day and just witnessing this

[@nickace843]

Id be like ""OH FUCK AM I ABOUT TO BE A SACRIFICE"" (takes off running serpentine pattern) lol

[@fr4nce5ca86]

But this is in new zealand anyone who transfers to this school would have seen a haka 173829 times

[@gbgol4]

The guy behind the mic guy to the right a little kinda looks like he has no clue what’s going on but he just vibin with the crowd

[@n0wsinn]

@@fr4nce5ca86 true but they wouldn't have learned it and that's what id find embarrassing imo. just being there either standing or sitting down while the whole school does the haka 😂😂

[@slapman5447]

"mom come pick me up i'm scrared"

[@vanhakunnonmasa2664]

I watched this with my cat, now he's a lion

[@Penguin-Goat]

Glad to encounter a person in the same situation

[@japandaisuki38]

From 🐱 to 🦁 👍👍👍

[@gretchenmaier9582]

😂😂👍🏻

[@malx2316]

Nice one

[@syafiqulhaqnw3200]

Great improvement

[@frankdavis8182]

Such an Honor and Respect, a moving moment in one's life.

[@mariaansnyman5056]

❤ I get chills every time someone preforms the HaKa, it is very powerful. These boys really honoured their teacher.

[@tart6901]

This is the highest level of respect you can get from high school boys

[@nonyab5640]

Wise Weeb why what is it?

[@saraleo2047]

@@nonyab5640 Big part of who we are here in Aotearoa New Zealand

[@BestKCL]

@@nonyab5640 Cause high school boys don't respect anything lmao

[@maxxsrv]

I have been teaching since 1991. I have had students come back and thank me, but this would be epic as a teacher! I have seen videos of the Allblacks rugby team doing this before a match and it is simply amazing! Watching an Allblacks rugby game is on my bucket list!

[@mrlavs2641]

Nonya B it’s New Zealand culture it’s a haka

[@nmelody4414]

This video is a clickbait...... This isn't boys These are men

[@pablodelmontejr2555]

Boy 2 Men?

[@emimi1]

mans at its finest

[@bbeen40]

These are men. No need for the s at the end friend. English is hard!

[@nmelody4414]

@@bbeen40 sorry, I'm malay and english is my second language, thanks tho for correcting it for me, i feel happy that there's people out there that cared for something small like this. Appreciate it.

[@bbeen40]

@@nmelody4414 Your English is excellent, you should be proud! I was just trying to help make you even better. Have a good day brother!

[@mikejames8133]

They raise their men strong and respectful in these schools, highly doubtful you could get an American High School to do this.

[@wardaddyindustries4348]

This has got to be the coolest cultural thing I've ever seen that runs DEEP. Really brings out the Warrior spirt and gets my blood pumping every time.

[@mohammedmuqsit3866]

I don’t see any boys I only see men.. Edit: guys stop liking I expected only 13 likes

[@annanussecke9251]

I see boys...

[@jaimielannister4219]

@@annanussecke9251 hate to say that but ok boomer.... these are young men not boys

[@alvyntan7834]

@@jaimielannister4219 man cant believe you ran back to Cersei only to die after all the bs she put you through

[@donlee.4308]

amen to that

[@Xarai]

then you and your children will never grow up to be actual men

[@NG-dw1sf]

Imagine how much power the teacher was feeling as he watched a sea of people doing this for him

[@Frankiej85threw86]

Natalia Gonzalez thanos type beat

[@joja374]

Damn

[@bradenrodriguez5183]

not power, pride and honour.

[@vvdaniii244]

PowerLESS

[@GabrielRamos-pj2ug]

ITS OVER 9000

[@MeldersJnr]

I never fail to get a lump in my throat when I see these Haka's performed in honour of people ..

[@veronicalara9725]

Imagine how much that building vibrated that day!! Chills!!!!😢

[@hendorisan7839]

I let my cat watch this and now he's a Tiger

[@amiwrong7429]

Lmaoo😂

[@boi8412]

@Hendori San Uh sorry to be weird but ur profile picture is really cool - where's it from?

[@daenerystargaryen500]

😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nikiTricoteuse]

AhHaHa. Great comment.

[@bigtroll7100]

Lmaoooooo

[@edwinrust4041]

This is what happens when children are taught respect, morals, enlightened, empowered...

[@myresponsesarelimited7895]

@Quill Inkwell...what are you talking about? ... it's their school haka 🤔

[@myresponsesarelimited7895]

@Quill Inkwell your talking about how modern schools groom people for the workforce and subservience, listen to you think you your so much smarter than everyone else, an actual intellectual would want to here more than what was contained in that one comment before jumping to that many conclusions or assumptions about someone they don't know, I know nothing compared to what there is to be known but you'd probably be surprised by what I do know.

[@myresponsesarelimited7895]

@Quill Inkwell... did you think all the greatest minds of the world were home schooled 😁

[@myresponsesarelimited7895]

@Quill Inkwell didn't all those misanthropic megalomaniacal sociopaths go to school? 🤔😁😁

[@tazziiiee]

@@myresponsesarelimited7895 shut up and go to school, everyone should at least get an education till their undergrad. Regardless of their nationality, background, field. I dropped out in 11th grade 2 years ago. And I regret it. Pls go to school

[@gregharbin3531]

This teacher must have had a truly inspirational effect on all of these young men to have earned such a farewell. Best wishes to you Sir.