High School Boys Honor Retiring Teacher With Moving Haka

[@PeaTearGriffon]

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

[@PeaTearGriffon]

@@icebergrose8955 lol how do you know that?

[@icebergrose8955]

​​​​@@PeaTearGriffon I work for a company that does construction for schools, but most NZers would know that. Ed. 400kg per sq mtr. I looked it up.

[@PeaTearGriffon]

@@icebergrose8955 Really cool haha thanks for sharing.

[@squigg7107]

I love how they’re all so into it. Not a single one is embarrassed or acting like they’re too cool for it.

[@zuzonpyzon]

It's their legacy and part of their history, it is not embaressing for them It's part of their culture, aś no one would be embaressed to sing their counrty antem. BUT I may be wrong, I am not from New Zelend, just writing what I know about Haka

[@sumsum6700]

@@zuzonpyzon Absolutely correct, I'm NZ Maori.

[@BDXRP11B]

That's the one thing I've noticed about Haka. They go all out every time. Never timid

[@BFTAB]

@@zuzonpyzon only way you would be embarrassed to sing the nation anthem is if you are from America 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@danielthompson6207]

@@BFTAB Our national anthem is weak as shit. We could certainly use an overhaul, if we can ever manage to get our damn country straightened out first.

[@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

[@kummer45]

Hearing this is impressive. Imagine being the teacher receiving this Haka. His life as a teacher concluded with the best reward anyone could ever have.

[@robw9852]

I'd rather have a fat bonus.

[@Yuzuripe]

​@@robw9852Understandable. since everyone holds value to something differently

[@merle3342]

Was ist ein Haka!?

[@123MarekS]

@@merle3342 de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haka

[@keifer7813]

Probably the reason he's leaving lol

[@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)

[@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

[@croverns164]

That guy must’ve been one hell of a teacher if high school boys are showing this much respect towards him

[@jaciarapereira7189]

O que significa exatamente? Gostaria de entender. Alguém me explica essa cultura e qual o país? Grato.

[@croverns164]

@@jaciarapereira7189 sure,yeah

[@gerhardvanrooyen8197]

Mb

[@gerhardvanrooyen8197]

Kb

[@uhuhno6441]

@@jaciarapereira7189 Look it up. Holy fuck how lazy can people be. Don't wait for someone to hand it to you, the knowledge is there, in your fucking hands. In that device that you're using right fucking now.

[@heinerschimmelschulze3082]

I am a man from Germany. Many thousands of miles away. My culture is completely different. But I understood one thing... If someone has earned that much respect, they must have been an incredibly good person, a great role model and an incredibly good teacher. My great respect to everyone who gave him this honor and my greatest respect to the teacher.

[@sandramessaoudi7574]

Not about earned respect. These people have dignity and pride in their culture and very much respect towards the elders. Of course they would have common respect for their teachers since they learn from them. Europe is something else, sadly. Lack in culture and common respect

[@squidmix2857]

Germany had this energy in the 30s and 40s

[@gologgun6020]

@@squidmix2857 In den 30ern und 49ern gab es in Deutschland gar keinen Respekt vor dem Leben! Es herrschte Terror und Angst!

[@sutorenjigelato2444]

No ​@@squidmix2857

[@jelleludolf]

@@sandramessaoudi7574 lets say the teacher didnt fuck up to such a level to prevent this, which is something :)

[@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

[@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*

[@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?

[@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

[@beansmom1341]

Imagine if morning assembly was like this. I'd be there every morning getting hyped and inspired.

[@abirmazari423]

same

[@springday7704]

Yesss

[@ignorthepain]

Can I start my day like this. I'm ready sir. Turn me on and let me go.

[@patriciakay4436]

Haka is ugly, angry , and I would like to see it banned everywhere ,especially at Rugby matches. Truly hateful and better abandoned.

[@tomerabitbuleizen4992]

Join the military then

[@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.

[@hi.im.natalia]

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

[@MichaelNorthrup-c1r]

This Haka wasn't even dedicated to me and i still feel honored to witness it...... I'm actually driven to tears from the pride and love these students showed to their teacher. Thank you so much for posting this!

[@sethwead6359]

EVERYONE UPVOTE THIS MAN!!!

[@Mamadbazargan]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@Uncle-P2600]

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

[@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

[@confusedcookie4790]

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

[@iloveaquariums4776]

Bing is right.

[@libra9381]

@@iloveaquariums4776 so right

[@shubhamrathi351]

This time google lost to bing

[@tortoiseknight8438]

As always, Bing proves to be superior

[@saketmaganti5581]

Best

[@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.

[@M.Postrzygacz]

In NZ schools students are not permitted to use or access a phone

[@Idontknowwhatmynameshouldbe1]

@@M.Postrzygacz Keep in mind this was 7 years ago, before that law was made. Also now students are allowed access of a phone, but just not allowed to use it during school without permission

[@M.Postrzygacz]

@@Idontknowwhatmynameshouldbe1 wow then they are way more strict where I live

[@Idontknowwhatmynameshouldbe1]

@@M.Postrzygacz Then or now or both and how?

[@M.Postrzygacz]

@@Idontknowwhatmynameshouldbe1 Haha Thomas Hardy you're persistent. But to answer your question it's been like that for longer than I attended the school.

[@WhooshWh0sh]

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) 😂😂😂

[@ImmaPandaRawr]

What sticks with me most is how everyone is participating, no one is laughing or pointing. It’s all taken very seriously. Even the ones all the way in the very back are doing it.

[@amyturner6275]

When you learn the haka you learn the respect for the culture too . We learn from a young age not to disrespect our culture even if we are not Maori , they are the people of the land and we honour them

[@TooStonedTone]

We have a lot of Islanders where I'm from so back when I played football we would do this before a game I've seen some people get pretty intense

[@kosovir]

Thats how mass psychosis is born. Germany 1933 all over again. This video is honestly disgusting.

[@ChineseChicken1]

Yeah it’s crazy how people still participate in Pagan rituals like that.

[@ivoturi]

Nah they are definitely having a lot of fun

[@Jesusiskingamen1]

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

[@WhiplashBunny]

Like this comment if you’re a boy kisser

[@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!

[@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!!

[@afrog2666]

You`re "somebody" ;)

[@marwar819]

How very tragic that you would label yourself 'a nobody white guy'. You've drank the poison.

[@jun24juanhuerta14]

As a retired teacher, this gesture makes 31 years worth every moment in the classroom.

[@mortalclown3812]

Beautiful comment. Thank you for your service, too!

[@billcasey9672]

Slow down, change direction. Stay active. You are a force for good in this world!! This said, wear comfy shoes. Travel and stay with loved ones. And insist on naptime.

[@MRSFeeX]

Well,Its a bit different than carts, or handshaking..

[@beyond1957]

I reckon so.

[@A.N3986]

@Chandala Baba-Mfume huh wdym by that

[@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

[@DannyBoy-yy3bs]

Not the recommended we deserved, but the recommended we needed

[@angelko98]

I like how everyone is on 1 beat. You don't hear any hit off beat

[@30nathansutikno89]

Yeaaa boiii

[@foundationguard5315]

@@angelko98 this is the New Zealand way, we don't miss a beat in a song when it comes to our cultural heritage of our ancestors.

[@guardianofthetoasters2323]

Well i searched for it so yeah haha

[@voidcheque7019]

Recommended? I searched this shit up myself!

[@amahana6188]

Absolutely fucking legendary Haka. If you didn’t feel that in your soul…you are dead inside and there’s no saving you.

[@ourpeople-g7r]

The avocado (Persea americana) is a medium-sized, evergreen tree in the laurel family (Lauraceae). It is native to the Americas and was first domesticated in Mesoamerica more than 5,000 years ago. Then as now it was prized for its large and unusually oily fruit.[3] The tree likely originated in the highlands bridging south-central Mexico and Guatemala.[4][5][6] Its fruit, sometimes also referred to as an alligator pear or avocado pear, is botanically a large berry containing a single large seed.

[@marwar819]

Yuck.

[@McklMrtz]

@@marwar819 wdym yuck

[@qw0ppy98]

I am not an animal, this only made me feel shame

[@Intodarkness10]

​@@qw0ppy98Thats funny because humans are literally animals, your lack of sense shows you are indeed an animal.

[@blaz2892]

This teacher must have been truly good at being a teacher, the whole school has such respect for them.

[@ABHI-cg5dz]

Respect not because he is cool because he is really dangerous

[@spencerstarosta8912]

yeah facts

[@goognoog392]

People who have values left despite constant media and state indoctrination that has been going on for decades:- m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHKknoStoa97gNE

[@dumbmoot1708]

All New Zealanders are cool 😎

[@BvBCrafty]

Its probably more than "good at being a teacher" :)

[@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

[@CStayNZ]

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-angreene]

@@bloxburg3681 huh

[@-gemberkoekje-5547]

I love how this native tradition has survived in this nation, and not just survived, it has seemingly fully integrated into the culture of all Kiwis, native or not.

[@SorinSilaghi]

Most men around the world would love to have traditions for a warrior culture, especially respectable ones.

[@cagedstowgee4991]

@@SorinSilaghi some traditions have been lost...like eating your enemy after you defeated them lol But yes, I agree it is dope.

[@AutumnWind92]

@@cagedstowgee4991 it's gone? Damn brb I have to turn of the oven.

[@redacted9071]

@@SorinSilaghi Some countries have them like my country britain but are discredited because we are white

[@CyberMacGyver]

unity and respect. something we lack in Australia... NZ is an example to us all 🇦🇺🇳🇿

[@lenaccarlsson]

This is my all time favourit haka. And the teacher is still celebrated 7 years and 33 million views later.

[@justye8805]

Do you know the name of this haka?

[@danrobinson2574]

Its so refreshing to see a room of people so passionate about their history

[@josephwhalen9301]

Seriously

[@kindi1674]

@Derick Howard the best response.

[@iommi7872]

@Павлин Каравелов peler radiation man

[@blackdiamondshine2t.919]

@Павлин Каравелов it’s beautiful to see they embraced the culture instead of kill it

[@weakestlink41]

Absolutely.

[@adityapratapsinghdixit4529]

Nobody is smiling or ashamed of doing this, so much respect for the tradition is really commendable.

[@black-bj6un]

im indian and evertime i do this i get a rush of adrenaline and it gets me hyped and when your doing it its not that embarssing after your really feeling it

[@marcusty6957]

Every high school in New Zealand has their own haka and each one is different. I am 32 yrs old and still remember our school haka. Haka is preformed in our national sports teams, Army, Police etc. it is Maori culture that has well evolved in modern Aotearoa (New Zealand) society… kiwis!

[@adityapratapsinghdixit4529]

@@marcusty6957 great info thanks buddy

[@vacciniumaugustifolium1420]

@@marcusty6957 its truly beautiful how the indigenous hasn't been really assimilated but kind of fused with the rest of the new Zealand population. Their culture seems really alive in the heart of the entire population. We are quite far from this here in Canada I'm afraid 😔

[@marcusty6957]

@@vacciniumaugustifolium1420 yes fused is the correct word, the haka has the same significance to our national anthem. Wow I do hope everything improves in Canada 🇨🇦 for you and your family and friends! We are not perfect but can’t imagine what you are going through. I wish you the very best and the future of Canada.

[@Quynn-Oneal]

I am more impressed that they didn't laugh or applause in the end. This shows how serious they were. Great work.

[@basicLife7721]

Educate yourself on haka Clap or laugh don't even go through any ones mind.

[@_moon_fn686]

My class has to do this dance I’m pissing my self laughing lmfao 🤣

[@icebergrose8955]

This isnt a routine. Its pride in the school, humble to the man whos honored and power to the Gods.

[@shukrantpatil]

it is supposed to be done before war or to show respect , why would they laugh

[@yutisima]

@@shukrantpatil when people who are not used to it or it's backgrounds, it might get a little nervous or embarrassing to perform such a foreign thing, so they might laugh out of nervousness

[@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"

[@oogallecta]

I can only imagine how terrifying an army of men doing this would have been back in the day!! Such a powerful tradition ❤️

[@BarrackOcody]

Seriously, It would put fear into any opposing forces. I nearly shat my own pants just now.

[@geniusreaps4609]

It's honestly is kinda terrifying

[@maorifilm]

Oh man, I'm Maori and find this scary. This comming from Kids, with that passion is unreal. Imagine what they going to be like adults.

[@WheelbarrowTim]

Man, it's chilling just seeing it from these boys.

[@maorifilm]

@@black_forest_ got any friends for this Maori

[@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?

[@sallyosullivan4603]

It is a great honour to have a haka performed for you shows how much respect they have for person 🧑‍⚕️

[@kelt6330]

These aren't kids these are spirits of warriors passed down from generation to generation.

[@WHYJ35]

True but I mean they are also kids

[@plasma8031]

no they aren't kids they are spirits of warriors passed down from generation to generation.

[@luminousnebula1041]

300 likes and now 3 comments:

[@TuckerNator2000]

420 likes dont fuck it up

[@stefannikolovski3167]

@@plasma8031 I love your comment even better

[@haddensorter8246]

Could take over a whole country just with these lads

[@Herminipper]

Erwin Rommel said "If I had to take hell, I would use the Australians to take it and the New Zealanders to hold it."

[@toaofaotearoa2146]

@@Herminipper and also sed if he had 1 maori division he'd have taken the canal in a week if he had three he would of taken baghdad

[@atfjacknz]

You could, till you realise they are Palmy Boys, so they are all stuck up pricks.

[@pashafn3171]

@@atfjacknz cant even take a joke huh lmao

[@panzerkampfwagenviiimaus2366]

@@atfjacknz Akina boys are the OPs at rugby. Clapped Taupo College 61-7

[@jimworthington449]

That is hands down the most impressive display of honor and pride I've displayed by students.

[@himadri9168]

@fartyboots that was not stupid or embarrassing or threatening

[@leadformeandmyself]

@fartyboots oh relax will ya no one get hurt anyway you are just salty because ya got nothing to take pride in🤦‍♂️

[@aweirdo.5184]

@fartyboots A less threatening tradition? You expect them to go to the rocks grab some paua. Or find native birds (Which are almost entirely extinct) Cook it up and give it to them?

[@31tentacles]

@fartyboots don't be ignorant, and if you are, don't say it out loud

[@potatomonika8796]

@fartyboots Imagine denigrating and trying to change a culture that isn't even yours

[@MAC0319]

I swear to god, I don’t think there is anything more powerful or more emotional than the Haka.

[@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

[@lancetapiki1139]

Here in NZ to have a haka performed to celebrate you as a person is considered the highest level of respect he clearly deserved it.

[@missourimanful]

@Lance Tapiki - Thanks for sharing. I live here in America and had never seen this performed. Very impressive is an understatement.

[@weeardguy]

You know what I find the worst? This is now suddenly taking over the world and quite recent I read something that something like this was done in the Netherlands. But if it was done by people from that culture, I would've had some understanding for it. But what I read about it in the Netherlands had everything over it like 'because it's so cool what you see on KZbin, we're going to do it too!'. And I couldn't help but think like 'do it if you know WHAT you are doing, but if not: leave it to the people who live that culture and don't put it to disgrace'

[@tippersimracing6070]

From England but been in Aotearoa since 2004. It is very powerful and have seen quite a few haka's in real life.

[@joannadrabik1601]

Why do they do haka in such a scary way? They look like furious warriors before war. If I saw it anywhere I would immediately run away scared to death. Please explain it to me, I dont know this culture. I live in Europe.

[@weeardguy]

@@joannadrabik1601 Well, that was one of the main purposes of a haka: scare the enemy ;)

[@jonbraddock5545]

This is when you know the teacher did right in educating these young men. My hats off to both the teacher and these young men.

[@steveharveyhd5289]

Turns out the teacher was deft

[@kylerBD]

@@steveharveyhd5289 deft?

[@DaBosster]

This UNITES....This brings together

[@ulrichschnier307]

@Jon Braddock: My thoughts exactly. This teacher really must have had an IMPACT on the lives of these young men.

[@ChrisTian-ed8ol]

I had a vice principal that deserved something like this. Those are the best people in school.

[@royxeph_arcanex]

I remember crying when I first watched this video. I was and still am amazed by the immense power in the message they convey to that teacher. This is one of the highest forms of honor I ever saw someone give someone else.

[@qw0ppy98]

It’s disgusting barbarism. Acting like animals. Shameful

[@torinicoletalamantes2697]

They are so serious about this it’s heartwarming

[@helenchappell6502]

Tori Nicole Villarreal haka is serious stuff.

[@notundermywatch3163]

@Sam Style Style this is very interesting thank you

[@TIA-0217]

imagine back in ancient times and you hear a whole tribe of Maoris performing a haka right before u go into battle staring them in the eyes 😂

[@Cbgart]

@Sam Style Style Hey, do women partake in Haka too or is just a men's tradition?

[@Cbgart]

@Sam Style Style that's awesome! Very much like some native tribes here in Brazil, I love it! I grew up in the boring part of Brazil (the country side of São Paulo state) and before I was born my parents were just about to move to New Zealand! I've spent my whole childhood wanting to be a kiwi hahahahaha I still wanna go there sooooo badly! Edit: a kiwi as a a new zealander and as a bird too LOL I was a kid and they are adorable

[@inmybox100]

If the teacher ever feels sad or down or someone asks him about his life's achievements all he has to do is show them this clip .This has got to be every teachers dream send off ..

[@formicapple2]

Indeed

[@BOOGiNS]

Even tho he looks thoroughly unimpressed by the whole thing.

[@dokilsaram6949]

life achievment?😂 sounds like a real capitalist

[@saitama9529]

@@dokilsaram6949 u never will do this so shut up 😂

[@SBS_Auto]

Thousandth like.

[@sagarrk1274]

Their ancestors must be happy seeing how their children are respecting their culture. Salute-

[@muammar1895]

@@АлександраБортунова bruh

[@hyperplayability6290]

it is pretty sad because the language was banned for a long time in the history of nz so it kinda died very few people speak it now but there is activity to try bring it back at school (at least for me) there has been exposure to Te Reo Maori

[@ec-static8855]

@@hyperplayability6290 I can confirm schools are encouraging Te Reo

[@kazzzyn4932]

are the Maori seen as bad people in NZ? I'm not from NZ and i've never been there or learnt anything about their culture but im seeing comments of them being cannibals and some people calling the Haka a stupid ass tradition and its useless and all that.

[@hyperplayability6290]

@@kazzzyn4932 yes, there was some cannibalism in the past (due to beliefs such as eating a part of an enemy chief gives you more mana(power)) but i wouldnt say that anybody really dislikes the culture we kinda try to keep it going and preserve it here not eating ppl ofc

[@raze263]

This is a culture of warriors and I am proud to say that I'm apart of it

[@anonymous-hz2un]

School and education are what really matters. Your dancing moves are just for show.

[@treecooper8557]

​@@anonymous-hz2un You're too dumb to know wtf this for.

[@Erik_Grossnickle]

So distracted by the dudes up front, didn't even notice how deep this crowd goes back. There's a whole balcony back there too

[@karnyt5843]

Same dude

[@cap6741]

Thats added digitally. It only goes back rows

[@rosasosa8485]

Shit! Lol just seen that lol

[@jakelewis4303]

Thats a picture

[@cruzzo260]

@@cap6741 lmao 😂

[@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

[@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

[@MacGyverScud599]

As an Ex old boy of PNBHS they are awesome. You want to hear the end of year ones at prizegiving night. That is next level. 1800 odd boys in an echoing arena is even more goosebump causing. Boys used to hate the structure but it also made us responsible and respectful and that when a staff member said jump you did or you would deal with the consequences. You know when you went to the school what the expectations were. Ask alot of the boys in the senior years and we have alot of respect and Mana for the staff. Im about 12 years out of it and I have kept in touch with staff, and even had a job with a board member, and things that I learnt from the school has been with me ever since. I was there under Tim OConnor’s rule who is now Auckland Grammar’s Rector and that is running the same level. You lay out the expectations and the boys follow. PNBHS has a huge proud military history and I think it’s because the military runs similarly to the school also with being home to some of the biggest defence bases helps. Never once since being there have I thought it was a crap place, sure im one who hated school because its not my scene, but the place was definitely a gem. You would never see what happened to David Seymour at Freyberg happen at PNBHS. Weak leadership/discipline grows weak people, strong leadership/discipline builds strong people and minds.

[@iciel1009]

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

[@maryjanehansen7947]

against who 🧍🧍🧍🧍🧍 🗡🐛

[@zacmg12]

@@maryjanehansen7947 the aliens

[@BLocos]

@@zacmg12 the killer caterpillars

[@iziizii]

@@maryjanehansen7947 good question

[@davidschutz2819]

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

[@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.

[@Brother_O4TS]

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

[@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 😂😅

[@frankdavis8182]

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

[@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

[@dynestis2875]

*Honestly* , why doesn't every school teach this spirit to their men?

[@rupendraprajapati8782]

IT WOULD BE SO FUN... I WILL LOVE IT

[@quchi7232]

I tried it with my 3rd grade students by embracing the Filipino spirit.. every morning when I greeted them ‘Pilipinas!’ they shouted back ‘Mabuhay’ with one fist above and stomping their right foot I got fired for feeding them ‘propaganda’ like WTH!

[@HeathBlythe]

Because it would make men strong and disciplined. We want wimps and cowards that shiver at the smallest glimpse of responsability.

[@dynestis2875]

@@HeathBlythe unfortunately true

[@twiidle7158]

AK Bhardawaj no literally in every school here you get taught the Haka, so pretty much every kiwi knows it

[@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

[@jtb357]

Everyone just giving it their all. Each one looks intense. Such honour. Nice. Giving me goosebumbs.

[@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

[@Sonicbananadriver]

Not gonna to lie, I really want to be a honored figure in New Zealand now.

[@foundationguard5315]

As a New Zealander (kiwi) I can confirm that this doesn't happen at all schools.

[@foundationguard5315]

@Anthony Lopez I don't agree with this comment, however I'll respect your opinion.

[@munyu3939]

@@foundationguard5315 ohh? For real? But at least you're still living and respecting culture. It's awesome!!

[@foundationguard5315]

@@munyu3939 England and the Māori people made a treaty, we respect it and it is a National Holiday. Its called the Treaty of Waitangi

[@munyu3939]

@@foundationguard5315 WAW! For me, there's no such national holiday for celebrating cultural tradition bcs we have too much tribe and culture😔

[@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

[@Geferulf_TAS]

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

[@standardissue9029]

Just imagine being the person to walk into the room of about hundreds of high school kids literally summoning the war spirits of their ancestors. This was extremely amazing to watch.

[@Drifter4804]

Yea this is fucking awsome, I wish we did stuff like this in America

[@Drifter4804]

@Lina Roa I'm I said I wish we do tard🤦‍♂️

[@touchm3]

@@Drifter4804 you'd be labelled a toxic male misogynyst sexist cultural appropriationis racist incel homophobe

[@magnumopus5661]

Where such a thing is even allowed.

[@standardissue9029]

@@pubglitegaming5602 *the new zealanders and their ancestral spirits looking at you menacingly*

[@michaelsaaverda7500]

Imagine back in the day when people had to fight against a tribe doing this! Gives me chills

[@reignguard]

Basically an intimidation check

[@theazurebee450]

It would be other Polynesians that have similar chants to this.

[@aIkaIi]

A tribe probably wouldn't have this many people, but still scary nonetheless

[@zeldaadlez3377]

I'd spear them down while they sing lol

[@INeedANewHandle]

I was thinking about the EXACT SAME THING. Imagine seeing an army of like, 600 hundred (ik, not possible, whatever) doing this.

[@touchme7018]

The guy with his tongue out is really giving his all

[@freshman1213]

Fuck you mean? The fat white kid in the front is fuck scorching earth

[@sapphirefire7630]

A lot of them are sticking out their tongue and almost all of them are giving it their all. Its suppose to be like that whenever people do the Haka.

[@neththeobnoxioussponge8929]

The thing is, the sticking out of tounge literal meaning is "im going to eat your fucking remains after im done killing you" No seriously, im not kidding

[@clarissa1811]

ya sticking ur tongue out and popping ur eyes out is normal when ur performing a haka its so heat

[@qpishjunior4772]

@@neththeobnoxioussponge8929 that's not what the pūkana means... Why would they be honoring somebody by saying that? The pūkana (tongue thing) is just used to show strength/no fear. Nothing to do with eating people.

[@karonbeilunka6845]

Now that's what I call confidence building activities at school. Must be a great teacher.

[@leagueleaders]

I have no idea what just happened but I'm ready for battle!!

[@bpgk2007]

Hahahaha

[@breyvbienfu2728]

😂😂😂😂

[@karlbation2586]

ahhahaha! same reaction.

[@alexcraw1010]

Avengers ....assemble 👊🏻✊🏻🤜🏼🤛🏻

[@ΒασιληςΠαναγιωτιδης-ξ7π]

I dont care lets just killed but uraaaaaaaaa we will eat them fuck them aaaaaaaa

[@Tango_Mike]

As a teacher I can tell you this is the level of respect most of us can only dream of. We all hope our students thrive in life with the little we humbly give them and that hopefully someday they'll remember us. Being honored like this really brings up some tears.

[@caseygroves]

I’m a teacher too, and I’m feeling this right along with you.

[@Jamac007]

We never forget teachers that went the extra mile for us...your efforts haven't been forgotten. far from it.

[@darkacadpresenceinblood]

i'm a student and i really appreciate teachers that care

[@timzilla94]

Back in my High School days I loved my teachers and was taught by my parents to respect them, and they always helped us when we needed it but didn't baby us. Plus with a few cases of bullying that happened they literally stopped it and cursed them out, dam it was funny seeing some rancher rich boy be cursed out by my teacher. In my senior year in my welding and woodworks class I made a shield for the school made with school colors and such and abbreviated the Schools name at the center and they still have it. And a few years after graduation my freshman friends now Seniors that were on the either basketball or football they main man like the quarterback wore the shield I made running onto the field. So just to let you guys know at least me I always respected my teachers, wish you guys would get more praise

[@ОдессаГлавная-е1б]

Это бесовщина

[@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 🤣

[@fandrade06]

The sense of tradition, history, culture and respect is admirable! Preserve your identity, this is amazing!

[@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

[@paulzarate22369]

Tears run down my face with this amazing show of respect and honor. Teacher should have nothing with pride in his heart and soul to these young men with joy that he has passed on knowledge to these young men to make them such formidable man in their society. Men of Honor and respect. All I could say to the teachers you've done are magnificent job with this group of young men should be proud of yourself❤❤❤

[@loutish315]

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

[@ayachixd9950]

So true

[@Mikelica69]

Lol

[@srinathsiva2350]

Really true bro.😄😄😄

[@Sc-gq2ld]

Lmao 😆

[@RomainCosta97531]

The most amazing thing is that no one , and I repeat, NO ONE , is taking this as a joke. The sheer focus and determination on the eyes of this young lads is contagious 🔥 What a pleasure to witness, thank you for this incredible footage 🙌

[@mrmakeitreign9995]

Facts!

[@MrDeville84]

Unless you want to be smacked into other dimension, never laugh or smirk during a haka. I’m teaching my self and my daughter the haka, she’s only 4 and I’ve told her the first rule of the haka, is don’t fuck with the haka.

[@billreinhardt3684]

Amazing

[@RomainCosta97531]

@@MrDeville84 thats f*cking awesome 😎

[@phoenixflier25]

And then you have the male youth of the United States that dress like women🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@machinebp23]

We need prideful young men in America…. Desperately! Wish society wasn’t so bombarded with so much entertainment

[@icebergrose8955]

Cell phones are banned in New Zealand schools. They're not needed.

[@xviper84]

It’s not just the act - look at the passion these kids do this chant / war cry. It’s amazing. Culture and respect at its finest.

[@qoker602]

there is no culture any more.... ony hitlerjugend....

[@ТатьянаТимофеева-ф1я]

Позвольте спросить, чья культура? Просветите.

[@spacetrology]

@@ТатьянаТимофеева-ф1я maori

[@ТатьянаТимофеева-ф1я]

@@spacetrology ясно

[@anetteschmidt6292]

Missbrauch der Persönlichkeit. Vorbereitung auf Krieg

[@missymc00]

I’ve never wanted to be a part of something so badly in my life

[@sethlatimer3392]

Ganga Din Damn, you’re just a bit of a dick aren’t ya?

[@soufi7356]

@Ganga Din Hah, calling something which isnt part of your culture "stupid". Textbook ignorance lmao

[@rcbif101]

@Ganga Din - you realize somewhere a tribal thinks how stupid you look while you stare cow-eyed into your phone/computer?

[@jamiebland6515]

My little brother goes there and my dad works there. My little brother loves being apart of it

[@kalitaylor9064]

@Ganga Din jealous much...or just culturally insensitive!

[@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 😂😂😂

[@marikaperlman9404]

This teacher obviously made a huge impact on his students. Such a wonderful tribute. Enjoy your retirement, sir.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@evaleriaa]

JAJAAAJ😂😂😂

[@SoftNSweet98]

😂💦😂💦😂💦😂💦🙆🏽‍♀️🙆🏽‍♀️🙆🏽‍♀️🙆🏽‍♀️🙆🏽‍♀️

[@petertrummer7828]

One of the famous Haka I've ever seen! I was a teacher and this salute shows you your life's work and who you are. High respect! Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹

[@Razrbck2517]

What gets me: at the end, they look ready for war, then they just sit down.

[@guardianofthetoasters2323]

Allies: aight bois it's time were gonna take back France The men: *happy and proud noises* Allies: aaannnddd it's raining, aight everythings canceled

[@MrCharlieSurf]

They’ll need to stand up against their corrupted govt very soon or they’ll be killed.

[@tomd1434]

I’m going to guess it’s pretty easy to look ready for war...when you don’t actually have to go to war.

[@leafii.]

That’s the Maori culture for you UwU

[@masterace1150]

In America they look ready to goto bed and they get up and goto war.

[@RonaldRegan314]

This is the manliest thing I've seen in a while.

[@CaesarSalad978]

rugby players do it all the time. watch how intimidating alesaina tuilagi looks when he does it. lol

[@zervox136]

Not to be sexist or anything, but it’s only intimidating and really cool when men do,it

[@Quapii]

Yea I’m proud to go to this school

[@SaifKhagan]

@@zervox136 Very true

[@SaifKhagan]

@@zervox136 What would go through your head if they were to say 'Allah Hu Akbar' in the end

[@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

[@juliah8601]

I cried all the way through that Haka. So amazing and moving for all of those young men to honor and wish their retiring teacher well that way.

[@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

[@hanshandkante5055]

Its so weird do see teenagers do something unironically. And so refreshing. They are all dead serious and that makes it so powerfull. And i already though that New Zealand is the coolest country on the planet. Now i respect them even more.

[@eduardopena5893]

Yes, the famous New Zealand Haka............about as meaningful as the traditional Irish Baraka Monkey Chant...................

[@hanshandkante5055]

@@eduardopena5893 What are you even talking about you wanna-be expert? Every ritual is meaningless in itself unless we fill it with meaning. For an atheist a host is just a tasteless waffle, for a catholic it's the body of christ. A Haka might be meaningless to you but it is obviously not meaningless to the Kiwis and it gives them a sense of community and strenght.

[@eduardopena5893]

@@hanshandkante5055 It is not a European tradition.

[@hanshandkante5055]

@@eduardopena5893 Who cares? Christianity is also no european tradition. It comes from palestine OBVIOUSLY. I say it again, EVERY tradition no matter how old, was started somehow and somewhere. Just because something is older doesn't mean it is necessarely more authentic. What makes an ritual or tradition authentic is the MEANING that it has for the participants. You don't have to be from palestine to be part of a christian ritual and you don't have to be a maori to be part of a Hakka, you don't have to be from india to be part of a buddhist tradition, you don't have to be from europe to believe in the old nordic or slavic gods. You can believe and practice whatever you want no matter where you are from.

[@eduardopena5893]

@@hanshandkante5055 Christianity is a religion, not a culture, nor a tradition. Sure, you can appropriate culture from wherever you want....apparently.

[@chipsthedog1]

Holy crap only on my second viewing that I noticed there's a whole balcony of kids doing it too

[@yenshamay291]

if you didn't mention this, i won't notice. lol

[@heru-deshet359]

Ha ha. Me too and I've seen this five times!

[@chipsthedog1]

I think we all missed it because we were so fascinated and watching the guys up front, well that's my excuse

[@jesser110]

It looks like only the first row, are the girls behind there than?

[@nancyfahey7518]

That's a mural

[@mattienicholson6749]

Amine, that was SOLID, all those warriors should be proud, their teacher retiring should any more than proud for that send off. Massive ups for that performance. Their Kaea ( leader ) was awesome, mic in hand, passion in his heart.