Pasifika Medley - F Voa, M Tuipulotu, arr Josh Clark

Fortissimo
Dilworth School
Conductor Josh Clark
Accompanist Claire Caldwell
The Big Sing 2016 Gala Concert
27 August 2016
Dunedin Town Hall

[@mahonrymauigoa8049]

Samoan, Tongan, Fijian, Tuvalan, Niuean, Kiribatian, Maori, WHATEVER we are all Polyneisans and Micronesians and Melanesians we all stand together.

[@wallygibbons3118]

Wonderful

[@yuerry]

One Love, One Ocean, One big family

[@observedot7490]

In New Zealand, yes. Australia & US? No.

[@sasrio_]

Pasifika

[@teonitaliauli950]

💜 I agree with you 💯

[@ltmg9832]

We need this in schools in Australia man!!! Period! This made me so proud to be islander! ❤️

[@katmanduxo-qs8zy]

MLTT respect

[@matoishakalepo7260]

YESSSS !!!! omg thats so true 😫if only schools in aus did this it would be mean as 😍

[@accessdenied3350]

Be harder than in NZ...but definitely not impossible

[@marywilliams9858]

Some kids look to be mixed

[@dangerous_reaper717]

Hopefully

[@srabukawaqa9060]

Glad to see the palangi blending in. Wonder how America would have been if they had acknowledged and supported the natives than suppressing them.

[@aloha_oe311]

Fiji Tongan too many uneducated over there that they would feel threaten by it, mainly because they feel so entitled about everything.

[@kevinlake156]

@@aloha_oe311 i disagree..to be honest with you it would be like this if the government implemented Polynesian culture in school system. My parents struggles through so much just to put food on the table and learnd the American way,mind you, in the United States of America not everyone knows or heard of my culture i would say "40%" of the country knows or understand a little about where I'm from..juss so you know..but thanks NZ for appreciating my culture.

[@puccOFF]

Suppress who? The native Indians? Who get free money free school free land? Lol

[@felipegonzales5575]

because By 1691, the population of indigenous Americans had declined by 90-95 percent, or by around 130 million people. You get to have some free land after everything was raped and pillaged

[@andrewseufert871]

Bruv, would love to add a simple understanding from an American. I was taught about the natives struggles and was shown the culture regularly in school. I hike trails carved by the Powhatan on the Chesapeake, thinking what this ground was like before me. But I can’t celebrate their culture or express it because it is considered culture appreciation.

[@heremreupena5331]

I’m samoan, but I just love the Fijian hymn 👌🏽❤️

[@kingz6856]

Herem Reupena it’s Samoan but ok😂

[@tuvananimataasau1575]

Kingz685 she’s talking about the hymn that starts at the 2min mark. It’s Fijian

[@esekiapaulo-tauvao2676]

Kingz685 egg

[@jesseteumohenga211]

called i jiova

[@Artistry924]

Herem Reupena I am Tongan Maori German but I love all island songs

[@MsDueces01]

White boy that led the Fijian hymn... kudos to you man 👏🏾

[@leahmilo5514]

Samoan and tonga and Fiji always get along it says on the tongan history

[@linemanuia6122]

.....

[@ajlngc]

We are all one

[@mamapolaroid3103]

Mr Preeday you’re ignorant, I’m dead💀

[@tagaloasroyallinesheartofp3478]

Leah Milo yes because Tonga is Tongafisi meaning half Polynesian half melanesian, the ha'amoanga tomb stone in TongaTapu is a gateway between Samoa and Fiji after the Ancient war of Tui Pulotu empire of Fiji and Tui Manu'a empire of Samoa then later Tu'i Tonga, FIJI TONGA and SAMOA history is very interesting, trust me search up (TUI PULOTU) (TUI MANU'A) (TU'I TONGA)

[@srabukawaqa9060]

@@tagaloasroyallinesheartofp3478 .The Tu'i Pulotu is believed to be the head of an ancient group of people that settled in Pulotu (Fiji) during the Lapita period (2500 BC to 3500 BC.) The Island of Pulotu is an island located in Fiji, north-west of Tongatapu. It is referred to in Tongan oral traditions as "the motherland" or "place of origin". It is there that some believed that Tongan culture and its people developed and evolved out of the ancient Austronesian/Lapita culture (c. 1600 BCE - c. 500 BCE) that migrated from south east Asia through Taiwan, the Philippines, PNG, New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji about 8000 BC.

[@glennfinley670]

I'm an English guy, not sure why but this lifted a heavy heart tonight

[@johnnyman562]

These guys did awesome! Loved the last part. The palangi kid killed it!

[@katmanduxo-qs8zy]

johnnyman562 i just love it how all walks of life in nz embrace the poly culture

[@aijalonkolone6741]

palagi*

[@EricAkif]

I had to look up the meaning of the word palagi, lol...

[@tanamaae9352]

Showing diversity So good

[@johnnyman562]

Aijalon Kolone To you it’s Palagi... to me it’s Palangi. 🇹🇴 🇼🇸

[@tuvananimataasau1575]

Fijian song (Oqo na noqu) noqu masu (niu masu) ka niu sa gadreva (dina sara) meu seretaka rawa Na yacai Jiova Alleluia Mai vaka alleluia Mai vaka aleluia Aleluia Vua English (roughly) This is my prayer That I may sing The name of Jehovah Hallelujah Come sing hallelujah Hallelujah to Him

[@louissiddell453]

Suva gang ✊🏼

[@captaincrackup8842]

I'm Samoan but I thought the Fijian song was the best

[@samwright285]

@@captaincrackup8842 they were all beautiful. Stop being so picky.... appreciate and enjoy. ...Koekiki foi oe Sasa..lol

[@XDivineintervensioNX]

The Fijian and Samoan language is lovely. also Tongan

[@janepenita386]

Tonga was the hype and Fiji was the beauty

[@babyblu3356]

Jane Penita Tonga was not hype at all my dude. It was all sweet and elegant until the tonga part came on.

[@tonganboy6683]

Kefe kio ufa, mata usi namu ta'e !

[@nealfotu357]

Tongan boy 😂😂😂

[@nealfotu357]

Tongan Boy 👍🤣🤣🤣

[@2134Leks]

the Asian guy doing the "teki" better then the islanders haha OUAA!!! save that man!

[@ravnaiker9736]

Still come back to this medley every year. Uplifting.

[@leenjohnsiitia2133]

2020 anyone 😁 Happy lockdown everyone 😂

[@pitatoganivalu7180]

Bulaa Vinaka We islanders are a good example of Coconuts...Hard on the outside and very sweet in the inside...we might be big and scary but we have hearts full of humility, passion and love 😎 Vinaka Boys na sere...God bless.

[@bulitale7108]

Fijians are not Polynesian!

[@teledua8668]

He never mentioned Polynesian in his comment

[@nickislander4915]

@@bulitale7108 modri

[@TheNateMarcum]

I’m American and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched this video. 1:19 never ceases to give me chills. Genuinely every time I watch it. That crowd is just so hype to see brothers of all colors honoring the islands with their harmonies. Beautiful.

[@mrfin02]

Thanks brother

[@nenabanana3768]

Frr 💪🏽🇹🇴🇼🇸💪🏽

[@nifo-otifalelima8346]

personally this is my view on true multiculturalism. much respect LOGAN CITY brisbane Australia

[@userbreached713]

oshhh yo logan

[@bolonaise]

logang 4114 uso

[@tokousoinala4772]

Inalabank473

[@MACKAIYAH]

REDBANK GOODNA 4301-4300

[@faithluamanuvae.5069]

no matter where you may go in life, never forget your roots and where you are from.

[@imtmvm9107]

this is what every islander child has been told....love how our parents raised us

[@alchuling]

The frontline of the Pasefika Community!!! Samoa 🇼🇸 Tonga 🇹🇴 Fiji 🇫🇯

[@pika7623]

Do u know why?

[@bbs-vj1cx]

@@pika7623 Projection of warrior energy

[@pika7623]

@@bbs-vj1cx are u saying bc they were warriors before?

[@bbs-vj1cx]

@@pika7623 yes we were, that's what we learn in history books and there's also evidence

[@pika7623]

@@bbs-vj1cx what about PNG?

[@polynesiangirl3353]

Dang Proud Fijian here. Yous really pulled off that last song!! Love how you guys mixed up some of the pacific songs together.

[@E2JMusic]

What's the last song called

[@polynesiangirl3353]

Elijah J "o qo na noqu masu" 🙂

[@lomani.c3608]

What's the fijian song do u have the lyrics ? plz

[@manuhamoa]

+Roman, here are the full lyrics Uuuu Oqo na noqu masu meu masu ka niu sa gadreva Meu seretaka sara Na yacai Jiova Chorus I Jiova Ni vukei au mada kau vaaqara na gagadre ni yaloqu au qai tagica ga Ni rogoci au ka niu sa gadreva meu seretaka rawa na yacai Jiova uuu uuu uuu Chorus Haleluya haleluya mai vakahaleluya mai vakahaleluya Haleluya vua

[@rosettapedro4182]

Anyone else puts this to Loop so they can hear over and over?

[@liddznz1788]

Solid boys❤️ I’m Maori but I know a shit load of Tongan and Samoan hymns 🔥 much love my poly brothers n sisters

[@ObliviousCherri]

Are we just not gonna talk about the young man with solid flippy hair front and center ???? 😍

[@edwinholcombe2741]

No. We are not going to talk about that. No need.

[@edwinholcombe2741]

@Saulala Tafa Please keep it to yourself

[@ObliviousCherri]

@Saulala Tafa WAAAAAH

[@rielleyo9777]

They really nailed the Fijian part. It’s amazing that’s my favourite part. 👏👏👏💗

[@AmbroseAmituanaiForReal]

I felt something in my heart when I heard Noqu Masu, like my ancestors were speaking to me

[@fielefenio451]

listening from St. Maarten, Caribbean!

[@rosey8910]

Damn,the palagis and asians look more into it than the islanders lmaoo

[@eastaijin]

ahahha tbh

[@seven4229]

Lmao frfr

[@chadtagaloa603]

bruh the islanders that are there are the ones that are the ones that a representing use islanders so what you up to aye.

[@4taenoa112]

True

[@eloraduntufuga5739]

ツOnFroy “kefe”

[@tee2359]

i watched this over and over ..its sooo soothing lol malie dilworth 💖

[@gunzgrixzly3102]

tee sanchez thx I'm from dilworth

[@sesilia6083]

Me too! 🤙🏾💯

[@srabukawaqa9060]

Tonga, Fiji, Samoa, Aotearoa, and Pasifika to infinity. Sad our Hawaiian brothers have been controlled and are now fading. #Pasifika_To_Infinity

[@nopulau8628]

Fiji Tongan slowly but surely they're making a comeback culturally. As for their people and their blood? They can't comeback from that deficit unless Hawaiians only mix with Hawaiians.

[@ikaikaxkeahi]

Sad us Hawaiians had to suffer the worst. A 95% extinction. But over the past 50+ years there has been a major revive in life and language and theres only up from here.

[@ralphmeredith441]

Hawaii is one of da most well known places what are u talking about if there's a tsunami that happened there. Then th USA will give like millions of dollars, but in Samoa,Tonga,Fiji,NZ we get money for it but Hawaii gets like heaps us we get money from NZ,Australia even Dwayne johnson donates to the Pacific. So what I'm trying to say is none of our islands are fading away were staying here good the Hawaiis not gone yet.

[@baledinho]

@@ralphmeredith441 it's the culture bro, not about $

[@wayneyinsen2740]

Kia Ora brother #PasifikaToInfinity

[@_chinmoku]

I remembered this so clearly, glad it showed in my roccomendations!! 💛🎶🇼🇸💛🎶🇹🇴💛🎶🇹🇻 MALIE DILWORTH!!!!! 🇳🇿🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@epeligerome2469]

so proud..... Fijian pride.... Pasifika all the way....❤❤❤❤💪💪💪💪💪

[@jnrkoli4214]

Bula vinaka my brothers and sisters isa so nice to hear the 3 Island blend together....from a beautiful Samoan hymn to a fast Tongan song and ends lovely Fijian Gospel hymn....much love from the Island Of Fiji✌

[@bigal494]

Watched about 1000000 ending my all nighter with this banger

[@Sivibi7564]

I even can sing with them, because I have been replaying this over and over and overrr agaiiin

[@Jo_wooh]

I'm from Micronesia and hearing this is so beautiful.

[@silajeep1]

Love seeing the palagi and Asian kids ace the performance, so cool and talented they all are!

[@trevorphilips7107]

As for me Trevor Philips, this was a very singing from all cultures, Samoa,Tonga,Fiji.And never forget any other culture like Hawaii,Maori,Micronesian we are all one.

[@frandasham1782]

Thank you for keeping the Pacific sound

[@babyjoe_679]

Damn...noqu masu literally gave me goosebumps!!

[@sunnygomes1767]

There is a mix of different cultures in this choir and they all sang beautifully 🤙🤙🤙

[@angelicahak676]

Far amazing what islanders can do these days it just went from Samoan to Tongan to Fijian

[@LouHillierPsych]

Utterly beautiful 💖

[@iceinfinity2118]

Samoan,Tonga and fiji share the same vocabulary....they are eventually cousins

[@chrispc5746]

I am so overwhelmed with this music and their voices. This is my first time hearing this kind of song! my heart is pumping and my eyes had tears! as a chorister, I wanna learn this kind of song too! Bravo!

[@Kaiviti93]

Great work on Noqu Masu ✊🏾✊🏾 The fare fella in the front of that song is probably Fijian too lol. All the kailoma’s of savusavu side

[@haulinCELLOmom]

Just beautiful. ❤️❤️❤️

[@marywilliams9858]

We used to have hymns with actions at the Sally temple on Gladstone in Ottawa. Everyone loved them.

[@JoeTolo]

Got this on replay! So good!

[@unclefester9113]

This is harmony. I love listening to these choirs. Amazing. I don't believe I've ever met a Samoan.

[@nokeblaxc6798]

i can just watch this all day

[@solekefz263]

been watching this over and over because its how they're bringing up the songs from the past 👍 job well done to you boys aye

[@edwinholcombe2741]

I've never heard such music nor seen such a performance. I really enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@backtracks5953]

why thank you Edwin

[@thats.cringe]

I pressed this by accident oh my god have I been missing out

[@vajaa]

Beautiful singing❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sabrinaleota8973]

This was so beautiful 🤧❤️

[@mariaiona1731]

Beautiful.

[@lasvegashula]

Oh that’s beautiful❤️

[@ruthsepati9730]

I LOVE THIS😍🔥

[@tevitamahe_6856]

I’m Samoan and half Tongan but still support Fiji

[@kyleludwig1987]

Bro.. this is so dope. I'm from the states and wish I could watch y'all live

[@jayduk7868]

Ugh this warms my heart, seeing different cultures appreciating other cultures

[@dhv7673]

So powerful!! Thank you

[@MissLee33]

That was awesome guys!! Love it

[@evliori21]

One of da best I have ever heard

[@inokefono1637]

Ouaa! Shot Dilworth you guys sassed it up!!!!! Much love from ONE TREE HILL COLLEGE!! TUE! MHKT

[@MissLee33]

Awesome job guys!! So beautiful!!

[@maggiekay7263]

So beautifully sang, i wish they had these kind of performances in Australia! Mean vocals all round 👌

[@hngzv888]

I remember competing in the choir comps at this school its a sight to behold !

[@samoanshoota7045]

what schools this uce ?

[@samwright285]

Goosebumps🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@ltmg9832]

I love the other Polynesian items in this competition but my favourite Big Sing performance thus far!

[@enoshvari8682]

Proud Fijian.... Island family.... May all your voices be blessed...🌺

[@Eva92317]

Oh I miss my Pacifika :'( Blessings from France !

[@sallywihongi1545]

Beautiful

[@--ArtVole]

Its fascinating seeing such amazing people learning our samoan language and dances.

[@islandprincess1981]

WOW! Goosebumps 🌟

[@hannafaumuina8972]

BEAUTIFUL 😍😍😍😍😍

[@ToDamnRight]

Goosebumps man goosebumps

[@CODMGOOSE]

Fijian Song In I-Taukei Language Oqo na noqu (noqu masu) Niu masu (Ka niu sa gadreva) Meu sere (meu seretaka rawa na yacai Jiova) I Jiova (I Jiova) Ni vukei au (ni vukei au mada) Gagadre (Gagadre ni yalomu au mai kaciva tu) Chrs Haleluya (Haleluya) x2 Mai vakahaleluya (Haleluya) x2 Haleluya vua Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Repeat Chrs In English language This is my (my prayer) I pray (that I need) To sing (To sing the name of Jehovah) I Jehovah (I Jehovah) Help me (help me) I need (I need your spirit as I called upon it) Chrs Hallelluya (Hallelluya) x2 We sing Hallelluya (Hallelluya to Him) Hallelluya to Him. Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Repeat Chrs

[@sfcwats]

I watch this with absolute pride.. Good on you boys..

[@jordynw5537]

This was so beautiful ❤️❤️

[@mazzaramz8315]

dilworth impressed me with this performance

[@joshuadegei6645]

I'm in 😢 tears✊✊

[@compilationvideos4197]

You can see the pride that these Polynesian students have in representing their culture

[@vesi422]

I love this!!! Makes me remember and be proud of where I come from!❤️ Much love to all my Polynesian brothers and sisters OFA ATU

[@cinamonni9014]

Sending love from the Mainland! So proud to be a Polynesian

[@steviewaqa1222]

Beautiful medley..bless u all

[@tylor2596]

I swear best video I've ever known 😍😍 Great school.

[@kanhogantoomagatuala6501]

Sick uso💯❤️❤️

[@ice.man.]

Oh my... This made me smile

[@guitaristmathewsloan8006]

Love this, keep it up fellas

[@acetawhaihicks5591]

The Fijian hymn is the one hymn everyone loves

[@R0Ni91]

So dope!!! Way to go boys you ALL did that!!!

[@jess69able]

Beautiful. All colours and shapes fitting in ❤️

[@bethfurry7461]

I love the commitment to the message of the music these young men show. Inspiring!

[@annelisebroberg7051]

Awesome, what a performance

[@bubbaruu57441]

this school is in my top 3 for my son to go school at for college.

[@NateJamin]

You will 100% not regret it if you do. Just watching this video brought me into tears knowing my time there has long been finished. But I'm proud of the boys that hold the school to high standards, whether it be in academia, the fine arts or even sports. Doesn't surprise me that Dilworth exceeds its potential and expections year after year. As an old boy, I can confidently say my mum made the best decision to send her 3 boys there, and trust me you won't either.

[@korisx]

That was beautiful

[@damulen6508]

Polynesian power and pride

[@bobsmith3291]

Watching from Liverpool uk this is amazing

[@jonathanleota5432]

🇼🇸BIG RESPECT FROM DA HAMO BOYZ🇼🇸

[@TeineChula94]

Yes! Whoever choreographed this, did a good job. These boys dance better than some of my cousins😂 Good job, guys!

[@makeretacagialau84]

that so wonderful