Karewa Arthur Funeral Haka (KaMate full version) Ngāti Toa Rangatira

This full version was performed by the loved ones of our Koro (Karewa William Arthur) and is a symbol of Love, Respect, Admiration, and a challenge for him on his/her next journey.
Performed at his funeral on 2nd May 2019 a Takapuwahia Marae in Porirua, New Zealand. Rest in Peace 'Powerhouse Bill'
Brief background
The haka 'Ka Mate' was composed around 1820 by the famous Ngāti Toa chief Te Rauparaha. It is an iconic part of New Zealand culture. Although it may be known to some through its performance by kapa haka groups, New Zealand sports teams and performance by the All Blacks, it has had special cultural significance for Ngāti Toa Rangatira since its composition.
The haka Ka Mate is a taonga (treasure) of Ngāti Toa Rangatira and is an integral part of Ngāti Toa Rangatira history, culture and identity. It has come to represent to Ngāti Toa Rangatira not only the survival of Te Rauparaha but a part of Ngāti Toa Rangatira’s collective identity, the re-establishment and re-invention of that iwi due to the vision and actions of Te Rauparaha.
Ngāti Toa Rangatira regard themselves as the kaitiaki (guardians) of the haka Ka Mate and Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira has been charged by the iwi to celebrate the haka Ka Mate on behalf of the descendants of Te Rauparaha and the iwi and protect the haka Ka Mate from culturally inappropriate and offensive use.
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[@Habsfan-nr2hc]

A culture that remembers, and Honours their past, will never fade from this Earth. Much Respect.

[@summersays]

I completely agree and am yet saddened by the loss of my peoples culture. This was beautiful 💙💔

[@jonaskristensen1526]

To be raised as protestant christian I was watching this funeral and the way the funeral retual if I can call that not for offending they do it I did'nt expect to cry. It is so touching

[@silverstar9117]

Amen!

[@silverstar9117]

@@jonaskristensen1526 it's beautiful! Right? Being AA/Black American i personally happen to feel like my culture was/has been robbed. Watching things like this "battle 😢 cry" are soothing 😌 ✨

[@YasWitch7]

silver star You can always take it back! Don’t let white people/Christians tell you how you should act and what you can connect to and value in your life. Search for the spiritual beliefs of your ancestors, their music...

[@dalilianrochele]

You can hear it. You can see it. You can feel it. You can understand it.

[@eish19]

Yes you feel it in your soul

[@musicmad67]

Dalilian Rochele I am Maori and I have been on the marae many times. When the haka is performed it's so emotional, it's exactly as you have described! 😁💚☮

[@soniarojas5832]

Is so beautiful...thats how i see it..i feel a peace n emotional at the same time...I feel it in my soul...💞😍😪😥😇

[@Wolfgodmak]

This deserves more likes because facts

[@hindbaissa3034]

No sorry But i like it

[@chickennuggets594]

And I’m back to the haka side of KZbin

[@hiefia8568]

Just got here

[@lexiclaudio5]

😭😭😅 gets me every time too it’s never ending at least I hope it isn’t

[@MaryFruitJuice]

I know right

[@cc-sb1is]

I always come back... It is too powerful to forget

[@carmengrisham1748]

I love seeing the haka I'm Shoshone, native american, this speaks to my soul my natives. So deeply it speaks I cry everytime

[@daughter_of_delite]

I love how the little ones where honoring their elder as well.

[@ThatGirlGiGiNYC]

Yes Love it

[@Michelle-hu7fk]

Same

[@RioGamer]

Yes you are taught to respect your elders. It's common that you have little shits in the family. But at a gathering/Marae/tangihanga/funeral you never see that side of them.

[@jaygomez2655]

Im dominican and have no business over here. I am legit crying, the respect and honor in this haka!!

[@leidy2780]

I’m Dominican as well, and LOVE how they keep their culture INTACT! Generations come and go, but they never let their culture disappear.

[@someone-hk3so]

Me too 😭😭,

[@Humgin1234]

Jay Gomez hahah me too . White Americans need to see this too

[@musicmad67]

".... Human history is dealt from a thin deck.." nice

[@maryriley5322]

Me2.

[@chrisgolden1162]

Man.... 35 year old white guy from Alabama that has no idea or connection to this culture.... but every single one of these I watch I get covered in chills, overcome with emotion and tear up..don’t even really know why.... I’ve had to stop watching them at work....I can’t get enough of them though.... much respect...

[@Me-pt2hx]

Respect my friend.. I am these people "Maori" your kind words are humbling.. nga mihi nui e hoa.. thankyou..

[@karencarter2943]

I'm an English lady who feels exactly the same about them. They really move me a way I can't explain...

[@paulineteiri7218]

What you are experiencing is called Wairua. It’s powerful and can touch the souls of many. Pono thank you for your words of kindness.

[@vionahohaia2800]

That's exactly what non natives say of our culture, as we embrace all cultures and each others uniqueness

[@m.c.1387]

@Chris Golden- And this 65 year old 🙋🏾‍♀️ knows the feeling! Powerful!!Tears sliding down my face.

[@allisonhampton2511]

To see so many generations literally running to be part of honoring an elder and truly valung the experience is precious. This is one of the best things about people-- we don't have to know what they're saying to understand exactly what they meant. Thank you for sharing this intimate moment-- may we all be a little bit better for seeing this.

[@oreolover72]

Yes!! This made me cry... the passion... sent chills down my spine

[@damonnz0120]

❤

[@apomtaylor8054]

Damn anyone see homie in the wheelchair doing it? that's pride right there

[@YasWitch7]

Where??

[@inhisimage5648]

Yes -moving

[@etee1984]

😂

[@musicmad67]

@Apom Taylor he lifts it from the ground!

[@tackeybud1338]

@@musicmad67 his ancestors lifted it

[@ninahuron1229]

Anyone else binge watching Hakas? I love watching them being done. Sends chills all over cause that's real tradition and pride!

[@cerveauy8782]

Me!

[@bazilhurling8982]

I'm also binge watching 😢😅😊

[@macdevin6000]

I don't know why I started crying when the coffin came out & everyone joins the haka. Respect...that's pure love

[@apomtaylor8054]

Lyrics for the haka 2:54 Kikiki kakaka kau ana! Kei waniwania taku aro, Kei tara wahia kei te rua i te kerokero! He pounga rahui te uira ka rarapa Ketekete kau ana, to peru kairiri Mau au e koro e. Hi, ha! Ka wehi au a ka matakana. Ko wai te tangata kia rere ure Tirohanga nga rua rerarera, Nga rua kuri kakanui i raro? ha, haha Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora! Ka ora! Tenei te tangata puhuruhuru Nana i tiki mai whakawhiti te ra! Upane, ka upane! Whiti te ra! This haka is a ngeri haka which is used to motivate spiritually.

[@lizz5308]

I've seen so many traslations.. And they all day different things... Are there different ones depending on the occasion?.. Thank you

[@hemiheke4920]

@@lizz5308 no there is only one translation. It's about our chief named Te rauparaha who is essentially talking about how he was nearly killed by an enemy tribe during the early 1800's. The haka is about celebrating life over death. 'Our dead live on through us'.

[@musicmad67]

Kia ora!

[@YasWitch7]

Hemi Heke hello, can you paste the second half of your comment here? My YT app is not working well so I lost it when I click on see more

[@SuchaCaligrrl]

Man that was intense and heartfelt. Could bring the dead back to life.

[@taylugreen]

I wish I could be part of a beautiful and strong culture like this.

[@relierm2619]

Same too ❤️ respect and love their culture ♥️♥️ Powerful

[@roundandsquareful]

Me, too

[@SNATCHYDBS]

If i can leave this earth to the sound of the haka I will know that my life has been worthwhile . To see these people honour their heritage is something that touches your soul. Im an englishman and have seen the Haka many times but every time i hear the voices it speaks to my dna somewere long ago in my ancestry something tribal awakens and speaks I think you call it "wairua " ... do not ask me why or how i do not understand it myself .All i can say is that from one islander to another i am happy to see your culture being passed on to your young people and see them embrace it so willingly. The respect shown at this funeral was a thing to witness and will stay with me always . R.I.P .

[@Shaylee757]

Maybe stop drinking ? 🖕🏼

[@kathrynrichards2343]

I cried like a baby watching, the respect and love shown here is so powerful. Thank you for sharing such a personal part of your life.

[@user-kf3md6gk6g]

Why girl cry? It inspires me

[@kathrynrichards2343]

@@user-kf3md6gk6g the emotional connection I felt on top of my family's lost history caused me to be very emotional. It's a beautiful tradition and culture. The love ad respect shown here moved me deeply and emotionally.

[@ValeriaLila]

Me too. What a beautiful and meaninful gesture

[@kimdotson5130]

@@user-kf3md6gk6g it's an emotional life event to begin with. Add such a powerful haka and the emotion is heightened. I too became extremely emotional.

[@manishamohan6101]

Omg me too!! Stay safe and healthy ❤️🙏🏽

[@oreolover72]

I lost my favorite aunt unexpectedly 2 mornings ago. I don't really see my family a lot because of the disrespect and constant fighting in my family. I traveled to see the family and couldn't even stay for 24 hours before I said I'd had enough and had to leave. The disrespect for her was beyond shocking, so many things I can't even tell my mother that happened because I was so shocked to see family behaving in such a way. Then to watch this video.... I cannot stop crying. This soulful/passionate and deep display of respect....... i can't put into words how much it touches me. I don't understand one word of what was said, but to see young ones running up to participate.... i just don't have words for it. IMO, Americans have lost this type of respect and display of respect for older ones. Our society is so wrapped up in themselves.... using their own phone, to take a picture of themselves, to post on their own social media account, and then like their own picture and expect others to like it.... its too much.

[@damonnz0120]

Yvie B sorry for your loss & so sad re: your whanau (family) Kia kaha (Stay strong) much aroha (love) you maybe the rock that unifies them. Respect

[@musicmad67]

@@damonnz0120 Nice. @Yvie B. Kia kaha 🙏💚☮

[@thedonfonz2481]

Remain solid sis,

[@sharongitau8727]

Funny enough today my family who do not see each other very much was overcome with negative emotion because we don’t spend enough time together. Then tonight I came across the Hakka that’s filled with so much honor, respect and love which unites community so much........ brought me to tears too. Just grateful to see it.

[@sherreeworrell5069]

I cannot watch these moments of tradition without getting a catch in my throat and tears in my eyes. So much respect.

[@mikeherof1]

Powerful to say the least. This Haka granted him immediate passage to heaven. You all have my sympathy and respect. R.I.P.

[@OriginalPuro]

"heaven" is a made up thing by people who are afraid of death. Don't be afraid of the inevitable, it's like being afraid of air.

[@giburanello]

@@OriginalPuro not only ppl actually believe in heaven it's not "being afraid of death" its believing that our existence represent something more and not only a few years breathing

[@musicmad67]

@@giburanello That's right! And it's a calling to our ancestors in wairua (spirit) that another wairua is coming 💚

[@mufuliramark]

I also am a 55 year old white European male who is dedicated to my Scottish heritage and am a great believer in celebrating and practicing our culture, however it is not a patch on what these honorable people do for their culture. They have kept it alive, where it thrives and is ingrained in every child born into New Zealand and taught to them from a very young age. It is an awesome sight to see many people come together and practice this culture in the form of Haka. I too am moved by it, I've watched many and am overcome with emotion every time I see one. I have not had the privileged to be present when one is performed but it is on my bucket list. The gentleman who deserved this Haka must have been a special person and I hope that his family see what respect his community had for him and are proud. Rest in Peace cousin.

[@OliviaHSanchez]

I'm Mexican and we pass on a ton of culture. But they raise the bar! Basically, if there is breath in your lungs, movement in in your face, you are to show up! Maybe if my culture stopped judging and let our young learn with confidence we would look as good

[@moziboy75]

a lot of us Maori have Scottish heritage too. My Scottish side is from the Isle of Skye....courtesy of a Whaler and tradesman named Cpt John Agar Love

[@Trolle1900]

I have no idea why I cry everytime I hear a Haka! It touches my soul in a way I can't explain. And I'm supposed to be a Viking from Norway >*

[@ANSELNaamehRahab]

Same and I'm sámi

[@KiaTheDMVBison]

It’s because you feel the fire inside of them just as your Viking ancestors have.

[@daviddusseau5628]

Same.. i cant explain it hits me at my core

[@melaniethompson4645]

It’s your warrior spirit my friend, I think we all have a lil pagan soul in us💚

[@kinasandwich7624]

@@melaniethompson4645 you call us pagan?

[@yaboystyles3790]

Dont let all this fool you being maori here in nz isnt always celebrated, growing up i felt like being a maori was a bad thing here in nz, The racist remarks, the constant hardships my people go through and then the constant media attention around negative stereotypes, nz only embraces maori culture when its on the international stage or convient for them. We Maori in nz are still fighting for our identity and what the crown has taken from us.

[@musicmad67]

I tautoko your korero (I agree with what you said) 💚☮

[@ambo9569]

Real talk brother. Keep your head up always 💪

[@gabrielngema4642]

And yet it's your land. I know the feeling.

[@sirolf628]

big warm hug! one world one people one love

[@whalus_gigantus]

As an indeginous person aswell... I'm sorry you had to go through it aswell... And dont worry, colonizers are just jealous that they've got no culture... indeginous will prevail!

[@s.k.i.r]

When the whole crowd joined in towards the end. I busted into tears. Very beautiful 🙏🏼

[@Trippybunni]

You don’t always have to know what someone’s saying to uderstand their message rip to the lost soul

[@phillburns9146]

The soul isn't lost, we basically calling our ancestors that a love one is leaving the physical world and joining them in the spiritual world.

[@mattbalajadia]

I never thought a culture that I'm not part of could make me so emotional, even if I don't understand what they were saying or what was happening. Their passion, their emotions, majestic.

[@KPSingh-fd4hr]

Honour & Respect !! I am a Sikh from India . Whenever I need to remind myself about Honour & respect I watch your Haka .. Thank you for being proud of ur traditions & keeping them alive !! 🙏

[@kinasandwich7624]

Much love to the great Sikh people from New Zealand, we have a Sikh man doing the Haka with his fellow policeman.

[@KPSingh-fd4hr]

Kina sandwich Thank you 🙏

[@Moosemyster276]

Damn im Tongan but have always had a passion for Kapa Haka and the Maori arts. and this has got me feeling super emotional right now. someones cutting onions right next to me.

[@josephpitrucha9507]

That's Definitely The Way to Be Sent Off. It's the Unity that Makes it So Much More Powerful

[@melissahosey2284]

And the way to channel the emotion

[@josephpitrucha9507]

Yes ma'am your definitely right about that. It's definitely a very spiritual and emotional spectacle to be able to witness. Anytime this is done, wether it's at a wedding, a funeral, or sporting event, or wherever; It just really lifts my spirit and fills me with so much energy. I can Only Imagine the feeling that comes over you being there in person. Like an Adrenaline Shot

[@dborbon3388]

This is so beautiful and like everyone says it gives you goosebumps. There is so many videos of haka and everyone runs to do haka is amazing. I wish that in the USA 🇺🇸 people would finally embrace the true Americans. The Native American, have dances, and songs, they try to preserve their land and are mocked. Not much help is given to them so they can thrive as a community. It's very interesting that what we find breath taking in your culture, not many care to see in the natives of our land. For those that get emotional thats really the tribal part that we carry in our blood that has gotten lost, after so many years of colonialism. Way to go New Zealanders for keeping tradition alive, you'll live on forever. So much respect.

[@musicmad67]

Thank you for appreciating our culture as we too, are mocked. However, newsreaders on TV always greet us in Maori, there are Maori words accompanying English words everywhere in NZ. Maori still occupy land destined for development... we will continue to fight for our culture, our country. Maori don't own the whenua (land), we belong to the whenua, we keep it and protect it. That is our culture. 🙂💚☮

[@njmfff]

@@musicmad67 Well I am Serbian (South Slav) and if I had the chance to learn any of haka I would gladly accept it. I do not need to understand words to know the meaning of it, because body language says it all. We have long and rich history and culture dating back to 8th century (6th as South Slavs), so I understand the meaning behind this.

[@njmfff]

You too buddy. I have read about couple of Native American cultures, fascinating nations. Much like Maori, we never interacted with Native Americans (we didn't engage in imperialism and colonization) so we have no prejudice or bad history with any of your people, including black American people. (we never engaged in African slave trade)

[@natashaalas1856]

I’m native but this isn’t my native cultural and every time i see the Haka being done I get so emotional.

[@JennSCHWA]

It’s simply beautiful.

[@weizaddy2300]

Notice in the first half of video their all in a heart shaped formation! Made it much more heart warming and bitter sweet! 💘

[@berthaaustin6993]

This is absolutely beautiful and moving. As a black American woman I would love to learn and experience this and learn more about the meaning. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@rubendariobatistabocharel7561]

Kia Ora, respect, from Panamá 🇵🇦 Kiwis are a true example and motivation to keep guarding ancestral cultures, I hope my country could follow this values.

[@danielsarn3823]

So proud of our indigenous people, they honour their culture, their people and their past despite continuously getting the shaft from the ills of society and the bullshit hierarchy of colonisation. Very proud people.

[@musicmad67]

💚☮

[@thehoneydutchess2143]

I am not even remotely close to being related to this culture...SO WHY AM I CRYING?!? This is so beautiful!!!!!

[@kinasandwich7624]

We all come from the same creator, the same beginning, its just we never stopped traveling till we got here

[@marcelaneves4589]

I'm literally bawling my eyes out

[@hidematsumoto1708]

me to 😭

[@volley6man]

Just like most people have said, I watched this Ka Mate and when everyone joined in, I started to tear up. I'm a retired military person who has seen and done a lot and I see this as a warriors send off and that's why it gets to me so much. I have lost Brothers in combat and their send offs have usually been somber. This is beautiful, impressive and inspiring at the same time.Thank you for sharing your beautiful culture with us. I hope this keeps it alive forever.

[@ememe1412]

You might like the translation: Let your valor rise! Let your valor rage! We'll ward off these haunting hands while protecting our wives and children! For thee, I defy the lightning bolts of hell while my enemies stand there in confusion! O God - to think I would tremble to a pack of wolves seeing fear, or running away, because they would surely fall in the pit of shame as food for the hounds who chow down in delight! Oh, what in the name…? Tis death! 'tis death! (or: I may die) 'Tis life! 'tis life! (or: I may live) 'Tis death! 'tis death! 'Tis life! 'tis life! This is the hairy man Who summons the sun and makes it shine A step upward, another step upward! A step upward, another... the Sun shines!

[@waimaramapuhara3013]

​@@ememe1412 Where are you getting this translation?😂. "the lightning bolts of hell", "We'll ward off these haunting hands" Kāore e tama iti. Hahaha koretake Pākehā poaka just making up random crap 😂😂😂. That entire first verse has nothing to do with Te haka o Te Rauparaha🥱

[@musicmad67]

@@waimaramapuhara3013 "...to a pack of wolves.." do we even have wolves in Aotearoa? Sorry EmE Me, googled failed you today

[@Ariene430]

I’m from Belize . I am so overcome with chills and everything when i watch this . The passion and love and emotion is overwhelming . I’m here crying like a baby because it’s so beautiful .

[@lorismith.001]

How can you not love and respect those who honour their culture and who takes the time and pride to teach the next generation so the practice in their culture is not lost. Much love and respect!

[@lacyhay9022]

Tradition and honor young and old coming together. This was awesome to see thanks for sharing your culture

[@fionabruce2009]

This is one culture that I respect both young and old, am not sure why but each time they perform their Haka regardless if it’s rugby, wedding or funeral that’s it am crying. My thoughts are with the family

[@ivys7034]

OMG... This got me emotional with chills and tears down my eyes. I don’t know anything about this culture but I love watching the videos.

[@tonyharty3666]

Even the 2 pretty lady’s jump in to Honor the dead. This is a Powerful Tribe of people. Besides the many different diverse faces in the crowd, they are one United People. Defeating such a people is impossible. You may win battles, you will lose the War. I fought such a people in my youth. We had every advantage and lost. From a humble mind, you have my respect. I will study your culture and learn who you are. Vietnam Vet US Navy

[@akdramawannabe]

I was doing good until I saw the babies..well the young children. Tears just started flowing. Something about seeing the young ones showing so much emotion and carrying on the tradition. Still crying

[@katelynneshouse2834]

How absolutely beautiful this is, and I realize what I'm about to say makes little to no sense...... But as a 51 year old transgender woman from Kentucky (with zero roots in this culture and no understanding of what's being said) who often times feels as if they've no connection to much of anything or anyone when I watch this Haka, any Haka truthfully, I feel I'm a part of something great. Something bigger than myself. Something wonderful. Thank you for sharing your culture and traditions with those who feel it in their bones, yet would otherwise never be the wiser without your generosity!❤

[@musicmad67]

@Frank Fraser I thought @katlynne was saying how they finally felt connected after watching this haka and someone transgender can feel less connected than most. It actually made sense to me. 😁💚☮

[@musicmad67]

@Frank Fraser No. I don't feel you at all.

[@tackeybud1338]

@Frank Fraser come on Frank stop now you're digging ur hole deeper 😂 😂 😂

[@marzseaga714]

Seeing this fanau with the next generation leading & in front of this haka was amazing the love the mana you could not only see it but I definitely felt it....till we meet again....FAMILIES ARE FOREVER

[@prasunbajracharya7326]

I have just recently found the haka videos and i don't know their energy just brings me to tears, always. Much respect 🙏

[@ellavader]

Me too. I feel something and just start crying.

[@chrisneal3909]

To see kids HAKA is moving.

[@elloco1996]

Goose bumps, each and every time I watch this.

[@scarface2281]

I LOVE UR CULTURE WITH EVERYTHING THAT U PEOPLE DO😥😥

[@crazyfonja]

so, i am sitting here in Latvia and crying about amazing culture traditions. We, Latvians, as well, make our traditions important and alive and all strong rituals all around the world make me so emotional. with love from Latvia - whakaute

[@kinasandwich7624]

Much love sister from NZ

[@bbntrlyswyt00]

I'm not of the people but always get overwhelmed with the pride they and unity the show. ❤

[@questaraymond1393]

That was fuck'n AWESOME!!! Your people r just as strong n United as our people, THE PEOPLES OF THE AMERICAS, THE INDIGENOUS, THE WARRIORS, THE PROTECTORS OF MOTHER EARTH!! LETS UNITE AS ☝️!! 👊🏼

[@franksantos4680]

My condolences my heart and prayers goes out to family and friends💔!!! Rest In Peace ❤️💐🙏🏽💐❤️!!! RESPECT my Brothas & Sistas 🤙🏽🇬🇺🇲🇵🤙🏽!!!

[@alexesparza577]

I am a 27 y/o Mexican and i feel a deep respect for this culture. I love watching the Haka and all my body shivers and i start crying, its like feeling their emotions... it is so powerful. Would love to experience their culture! I have been trying to look for documentary about them but realized it is so hard. if someone can show me some I would appreciate it.

[@kinasandwich7624]

NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui Documentary RNZ

[@Karri23]

I get goosebumps EVERY TIME I come across this and I have no idea why I start to cry...and I'm not even a baby like that. I guess I can say I'm blessed to be able to experience something from this.

[@damonnz0120]

You are indeed blessed much aroha (love)

[@SoulSista8]

The Hakka is a force, a powerful energy. Sheesh.

[@ionecuff6323]

Tears can't stop flowing. To see so much LOVE, RESPECT, HONOR, and DEVOTION to their family member, the keeper of their history, their traditions, and their guidance. So very very very much love, it is so overwhelming. Please keep your traditions and culture alive in the next generation. I pray your children will not follow the paths of so many that have turned their backs on their families, culture, morals, traditions, and values, it is heartbreaking. Children that don't care to hear of their ancestors or their struggles and sacrifices as they continued to strive to care for their families against all odds. Please please please keep the love and traditions alive. God Bless and Keep You All!

[@guitartrumpetflute]

This was beautiful to watch. Ever since my trip to Rotorua 4.5 years ago, I have been so interested in the Maori culture, always watching videos and reading information about different traditions (not just hakas). It's such a beautiful culture. I just love how it is passed on through generations and is still so alive, that's quite rare these days. R.I.P. Karewa

[@weronikasito3069]

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[@beaver4777]

When the coffin was being walked out things got real. So much respect for luved ones and tradition🙏 i hope it never stops.

[@hanaatoa4709]

Culture no matter who or where we have to. Great haka wow I couldnt stop cryjng. Its the feeling of any human being who feels for anybody who passed especiall ours n Maoris. Sorry for your loss RIP sir.

[@pp-lq5co]

I’m a 14 year old english lad getting emotional over this video, I don’t usually cry but this is making me tear up

[@damarismontalvo7281]

I love hakas I don't know what they're saying. But this one really moved me. I'm here in tears. Rest in peace.

[@waimaramapuhara3013]

'haka' is plural, not trying to be a dick :) 'Hakas' is equivalent to saying 'cheeses'

[@musicmad67]

@@waimaramapuhara3013 you're not being a dick. No disrespect intended to Damaris Montalvo, but I am Nga Puhi and an S is kinda annoying when using te reo Maori.. it's a language thing 😁💚☮

[@lindarobertson1341]

All my respect, from Scotland. You people know how to show honour. Young, old, male, female joined in giving your last farewell to an honoured friend. It's wonderful to see.

[@gentryPR]

Their culture traditions are so amazing to see. Powerful!

[@marlenegomez8464]

Okay me crying.. so powerful and beautiful. Much respect ❤️

[@zukione]

This got me so emotional! I love it the passion in the haka once the deceased was outside. Usually our Mexican farewell to the deceased is a mariachi or norteño band. This is deep and beautiful. 🙌

[@hummingbird9221]

I am of Scottish, Black Foot, and Welch heritage. I have no idea why but watching this brings me to tears. My deepest respect and sympathy.

[@bazilhurling8982]

I'm from South Africa I love this and feeling tears flowing down my cheeks 😢😊

[@mc-philis1576]

Videos like this one, keep me away from insanity; trough this darkest times..what a display of strength, unity, power & pride..

[@livamilAVA]

I think the reason we all tear up watching haka videos is because it is so PURE and REAL. Something we all miss in our lives.

[@desiraevang]

Just seeing the different generations doing it is so amazing. I wish to learn more about your culture. The Haka is so so beautiful and brings me to tears every time even though I don’t know much about it. I wish to one day see one with my own eyes in person. So beautiful and so strong 💜

[@fernandesdemendonca6458]

Wow. What a beautiful and powerful respect. I'm originally from Brazil, living in the USA for almost 2 decades. I have nothing to do with this culture, I don't understand what they are saying at all, but it's so powerful to watch. Go HAKA! 👏👏👏👍

[@cwestbrook7695]

I have been so fiercely impacted by the Haka all day. I couldn't even have imagined that I owned this many tears. It says so much when the family chooses to go be a part of the persons honoring when they probably want to just break down themselves. But I keep seeing them cross over, put their personal grief down, and raise up a shout of honor. Why can't the whole world be so selfless?

[@TS-mq1fj]

The Haka resonates the soul of our humanity and the spirit of our heart. People are drawn and moved to hear and see it because it touches something we've forgotten. Something so deep and pure we cry and choke up in it's presence. Thank You for sharing this most Divine gift to all people 💌

[@freedomformymaohination.1373]

What an honor, what a force in this haka. Polynesian culture is strong, so strong. "Eiaha na pai ! Te here o to u aia i tavai ia u mai te hii mai i apiti mai i to u nei tino tahuti. E, ia vai a, e ia vai a ! E, ia vai a, e ia vai noa atu a ! Ei para haamaitai i to u aia tumu, ia ruperupe, e ia hotu te huaai, no to u nei aia." -Henri Hiro- #proudofmymaohination

[@jonjones2639]

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[@JoonJoon92]

Wow.... I cried like a baby.... The energy of this was too powerful for me to handle.... The Haka has always been beautiful and amazing to me, but seeing it at a funeral, shattered me.... You can feel their emotions, and to see all the generations participate aswel, So damn touching! Ugh I'm a mess right now lol

[@mmperez1911]

I have seen this video multiple times and i get chills everytime...what a way to pay respects and honor a loved one!!! Thank you for sharing

[@Kazzas73]

This bought tears to my eyes. So much respect for the loved one that has passed over.

[@veroniquegorniak6465]

Une des plus belle représentation de cette culture à chaque fois que je vois le haka j'en tremble d'émotion !'Impressionnant de force de beauté Respect total

[@soeynarganes3]

Am I the only one bawling her eye out??? OMG, so much respect, honor, so powerful this is beautiful! I don't understand it but I felt it in my soul! I am still crying!

[@jamiesmiles8312]

Why do I always feel so emotional when I watch Haka? It's such a deep rooted feeling, too. I even remember the very first one I watched. Even though some may see it as potentially intimidating, I never have. Even when I didn't initially know what it meant, I felt a great deal of respect and love being expressed by all involved. It's not something you just join in on, the love and respect has to be there for one to perform it properly. I think this one was the most touching I've seen, especially once the casket came out. What a joy that they share this with us.

[@waimaramapuhara3013]

Well said. Tēnā koe e hoa

[@theembalmer3987]

What a beautiful send off!...Indeed powerful family bonds...He will travel well protected to the afterlife.

[@chant2day]

A young lady had a haka at her funeral. Someone told us that it is a great honor. I came here to see what it is. What a wonderful cultural thing & such love.

[@angelacollie-stubbs4388]

It is so special to see this culture being embraced from generation to generation. A culture is only as strong as the individuals that refuse to let it die, and that takes pride in the strength of our forefathers.

[@edwardpoff575]

There is something that moves you and very strongly calls out the warriors in you. This makes me want to cry to see the respect that this culture has!

[@musicmad67]

Thanks for your kind words. This is at the end of the tangi (funeral). The body has laid in state on the marae for days beforehand while people arrive to pay their respects. Then on the last day the body is taken to the urupa (burial ground) and this haka is a call to our tipuna (ancestors) that another wairua (spirit) is coming. ☮💚

[@traviesagtoto5178]

Im proud of the New Zealand people because until now their culture never fades😊 respect for them....im from the country of Philippines🇵🇭 by the way😊

[@MommaOsoIrish]

Oh Wow! I am so MOVED by the passion and tradition. The community worship and praise given for the deceased has left me in tears. I feel each of them

[@user-nn8ve6jt2n]

Im from Belfast Northern Ireland and have no idea what the haka is about but ill say this its the most spectacular show of sheer passion FANTASTIC

[@fashionrose2545]

Really great Respect 🤝from Albania 🇦🇱 keeping their traditions not just a duty But in their heart ♥️ and I can feel that they are proud

[@jamrockprincess]

At first I was, I really like listening to them, I don't know whats happening, but I'm getting emotional ... THEN I SAW THE DAMN CASKET AND FREAKING LOST IT! Damn youtube making me cry again! i_i

[@jerryr3752]

Brings back memories of the priceless experience I was blessed to participate in an awesome Haka. With tears in my eyes I remember the emotions I felt in performing several of them.

[@belenpereyra2350]

Siempre me emociona ! Soy de argentina, hasta las lagrimas. Mis respetos

[@chastitywells4484]

The most beautiful sounds, spirits, moves and tribute I’ve ever had the privilege to see. At my end, I pray that I leave an impression upon the lives of people to make my home going as extraordinary as this soul had. Salute!

[@melbae.1124]

It occurred to me that maybe Haka could be the way to get the whole world united and fighting for the same principles.

[@Shaylee757]

You need help! how will dancing solve anything🖕🏼

[@quakiez]

Could the unity that brings all these people together for the haka be what's so emotional and beautiful!?🥺🙁

[@mariaaaberghansen4481]

Got goosebumps all over!! Think Haka is one of the most powerful things we have in this world and it’s important to treasure and preserve it❤️

[@dorthejespersen6848]

Sitting in Denmark. I have seen Haka here on KZbin many time. I got so emotional and respectful every time I watch it. So beautiful and powerful. I can feel it all. I don't understand what you guys sing but the the felling is running deep. So much respect for your culture and still to this day. May Arthur rest in peace.

[@cassandrashannon1047]

This gave me chills. What a show of respect and loyalty 💕

[@Cindy.Gregoriana]

And yes, I'm crying... They're honoring their loved one, safe passage to the other world🕊💙

[@richiesplay7379]

You can't understand it but feel it....