Rangitāiki Kapahaka Festival 2018 - Te Kura o Te Teko Ngā Taiohi

Whakataetae group

[@vichands3743]

I take my hat off to the parents and teachers who are encouraging their children to learn their cultures. I am so proud of these young men and women and what a performance. I am a proud Polynesian from Los Angeles and I thoroughly enjoyed this performance.

[@sweetbitz]

I am from the U.S. and have been in love with the Māori people and their traditions for at least 10 years or more. I have watched as many videos as I can get my hands on, especially the competitions between the groups and the hakas and varied songs. I must admit that this group is one of the very best I have ever seen, especially the haka. Their rhythm, pronunciation, cadence, facial expressions, vocals and much more have been stellar and I am including adult groups in this. They are perfection!!! I hope you all continue…..it would be a shame for your groups to lose you. Thank you for your wonderful performance! Their parents must be so very proud.

[@AuntieGhoul]

I always said, it’s not the men you gotta fear, it’s their women for nothing is more fierce than a woman defending her family and home.

[@Dinobot-k2x]

Who says that?

[@woohooo7634]

@@Dinobot-k2x Her.

[@tuahape6566]

Like a mother protecting her baby

[@woohooo7634]

@@tuahape6566 Women can be strong without having a baby to protect. this is so fucking annoying. Shut the fuck up

[@tuahape6566]

@@woohooo7634 yeah alright calm the fuck down clown 🤣🤣🤣

[@nhlanhlamfeka2062]

As a proud Zulu man from South Africa I must say that this performance is absolutely amazing, the passion and love these children demonstrate for their culture is awe inspising.

[@AdianAntilles]

Are there Videos of cultural Zulu demonstrations? I would love to see them showed and explained.

[@doubledestiny2552]

Kunjani Buti! Good to see like-minded bra contributing to this. I lived and study 6yrs in SA b4 coming back home country. I respect all the tribes and their cultures moss. I lived in Gauteng(Pretoria) and also Johannesburg, drove all the streets and corner as far as Eastern Cape; King Williams Town, East London lots more. Wonderful culture there. I give it up to SA for that. Proudly SouthAfrican. Mzansi fo so!

[@neyanz5923]

Pūkana Pūkana or facial expressions are an important facet of Māori performance. They help emphasise a point in a song or haka, and demonstrate the performer’s ferocity or passion. For women, pūkana involves opening the eyes wide and jutting out their tattood chin. For men, it means widening the eyes and stretching out their tongue or baring their teeth. Though these expressions may be intimidating, they are not necessarily a sign of aggression, but may simply show strong and deep-felt emotions.

[@shaund4155]

That's how to bring your kids up, strong and proud of their heritage. Fantastic job

[@andrewCNC905]

But what if i was born white

[@shaund4155]

@@andrewCNC905 What has being white got to do with anything?

[@andrewCNC905]

well if we should the slightest anount of white pride were called racist

[@shaund4155]

@@andrewCNC905 White pride and historical heritage and culture are 2 completely different things though

[@andrewCNC905]

evey race gets there pride but we're the special case who have to tread carefully buy using phrase like cultural and historical heritage. BSs your shame is strong you should throw off you schackals of white guilt . are you ashamed of who you are and the sins of your fatheres.

[@kzvnq]

The first song they sang is stuck in my head. The melody when all girls and then boys sang ahhh it's so beautiful

[@davesrful]

that first solo singer (2:15) took me by surprise I must of click back a few times. she needs a record deal wow. but all these kids are outstanding and wowwww. I'm from NY and I'm P.R. I don't even know what they are saying but the energy is crazy.

[@kzvnq]

Most the songs are saying welcome to our land, haere mai (come) we welcome you. Haka is one of the most beautiful experiences in the world. You see fear, beauty, courage in the haka. This haka is one of my favourites. A lot of emotion and heart. You can just feel their ancestors through them. That's what brings the mana out of me. Mean Maori mean

[@joshuaperry7199]

I tell you what, you forget that their kids when you watch this. As a Brit i gotta say i really envy the tribal cultures of today. They managed to keep their identity and history intact. Sadly i come from a country that has forgotten its warrior cultures, the Celts, Saxon and Viking. Our history is no longer popular and means nothing to our young. I love videos like these, they show me yhat atleast some people have respect for the past.

[@escape1459]

Joshua Perry we will always teach our kids that. Love that I can call this my culture.

[@Sinfiotli94]

I agree 100% - as a descendant of a Scots immigrant to the US I have tried to instill in my sons some sense of their ancestry but to little avail. I find the hakka stirring - if I had such ancestry I would be proud of it as are these kids - they did a tremendous job - a very long program - but very well done.

[@boiifyoudont2952]

Tbh it's not like we know anything different. It's just how things are. Theres not really anything to teach, its just how we live life.

[@joshuaperry7199]

@@boiifyoudont2952 theres plenty to teach bud. Our history is filled with stories. I know i made it sound like its young peoples fault, maybe it was a little harsh. But it definately needs to be brought up in schools.

[@FBIMOUS377]

@@boiifyoudont2952 I hate to sound like an old lady, being that I'm only 26, there's a ton for the younger generation to learn. Everyone is so invested in Instagram and social media no one remembers their ancestors and the culture that was once flowing strong through their DNA.

[@konigstephan]

The way these people show their love of their ancestors tells a lot about the richness of their culture. Really moving. Really.

[@doubledestiny2552]

Kia ora e hoa! M an African and i still let my children know about their culture. There are times they have Cultural Days in school and I attend with their mum. Very lovely stuffs. Dreaming of NZ already Te na koe!

[@KingiRui]

Tena koe brother

[@user-fk9po3gg6c]

Я из Сибири. Наши бурятские песни тоже красивые. Но то что я увидела здесь потрясло меня! Мурашки по коже! И чувство гордости за этих ребят! Я прекланяюсь перед вами, за то что вы так бережно относитесь к своей культуре!

[@somethingfishy6175]

I never stop crying when i watch maori culture dance and expressions. You can really feel their ancestors energy flowing through them. How the women are so strong but still looking beautiful. Such a contrast of what a women is today. Also love they tell a story in their dance, you can tell they trying to save and protect their land. Their pain, sadness and strength is shown in every single song and move

[@boiifyoudont2952]

Such a backhanded compliment towards women

[@oxikons__sinsxo1330]

Damn these tamariki were amazing, I was never at this level when I did Kapa haka at their age. So happy that our performances are improving as the years go by. But this really brings back some good memories growing up back home and makes me miss it a lot being here and watching from Australia now

[@AliciaDuCoustel]

Hello! I Just discovered this amazing performance ! Îm french and i am à dancer and wooow! I am impressed ! Do you know where i could find the lyrics of all these songs and incantations ? And translation ? Thank you very much !

[@TheNesianscribe]

You don't know me, but I'm incredibly proud of you all. You all repped us Māori so beautifully - you're our future and you heal us.

[@islandersamurai1934]

I'm Samoan but this is really cool to watch. I think all islanders are pretty bad ass especially the people from Maori 👏

[@woohooo7634]

From New Zealand*

[@jays4506]

Im Samoan too but man i feel like the haka speaks to me!!!!

[@zato6226]

I've watched other Hakas , Including adults , and I can't find another that gives me goosebumps! Their Performance is Perfect. I discovered this about 3 yrs ago and still gives me goosebumps. Anybody else tear up when watching this? No Idea why I do.

[@lizabouldin1545]

Love you all. You're beautiful and fierce. Thank you for being there for Standing Rock.

[@dagored4077]

I don't understand a word of the singing but that detracts not a whit from the ability of these youngsters to lift my heart with the melody, rhythm and sheer exuberance of their performance. Thanks for brightening up a miserable, cold, wet and windy day.

[@multifanaa6944]

2024 and I'm still here watching this wonderful performance.

[@HomesteadingWays]

That was amazing! What an incredible job they did 👏 I live in the midwest of the US and I've been to quite a few Native festivities. While they can be almost magical they are not powerful like this nor do the children participate at this level. Just incredible.

[@hostilenative920]

Pon'ka southern Oklahoma

[@Bobskiboy85]

Respect for a proud warrior heritage, long may it continue...you can see the emotion from the kids performing. I hope the Maori culture continues to be passed on and the young ones take it on. Very moving, respect.

[@sandracopperwheathunt567]

I came upon these performances by accident I'm English ,so happy that you are keeping your traditional songs and dances in the islands. They are truly wonderful to see I hope they are never forgotten.

[@cros99]

Although I didn't understand the language, the performance was outstanding. I wish other cultures would be as proud of their heritage as these young people.

[@mogye1448]

i agree!

[@duanevigue1603]

Us Native Americans definitely are regardless of how unaware society is, in general.

[@lorenzwinterhoff8049]

Bans on First peoples knowing and learning their heritage are still legally in place in many areas. The Maori people have the BEST in this as they are (I believe) the only nation that teaches ALL the children (regardless of background) the Maori language and culture. As Duane pointed out, most First peoples have knowledge of their heritage, but the public is not as aware because the Indian Act (in Canada) and other such documents that restricted their movements and divided them into widely disparate reserves hid the richness of the culture. Things like Pow Wow and other communal activities like these competitions, and even speaking in their own nations' languages, were often illegal and only found life in underground movements. Today, many communities are loosing their culture because of government and religious oppression for generations. Some are regaining it, some are maintaining it, very few are as thriving as thhe Maori culture is. I've met performers who've come for competitions and cultural exchanges before (such as Cultural displays organized around the Olympics) and the Maori have always attracted me the most because of the great spirit that literally exudes from them. Kia Ora and well done to this young group from a Canadian.

[@renegays5576]

Us Maori definitely know all about our past and culture and who we are in general

[@David-jx5jk]

Are they singing Japanese to Japanese audience ?

[@Nicole-fu1ee]

I wish there was an audio version of them singing. I'd listen everyday

[@Ashes2Ashes_Blush2Blush]

Tears to my eyes. Such beautiful cultivation of culture. I wish America was this way. But, we stand together in multiple cultures.

[@somethingfishy6175]

What a small world, the dress, the mosaic patterns so similar to my cultire as well, from Sabah the Kadazan Dusun culture. We have tattoos as well but on the shoulders and the headband is made out of small beads. What a world we live in. The saddest thing is our language almost gone because our cultural event mainly focuses on tourism culture and also choosing the most beautiful girl in the village

[@neyanz5923]

The Māori language was nearing extinction also, the first Māori to be educated were punished if they spoke their own language. But fortunately a bunch of elder women gathered and went around the neighbourhood picking up all the young to take home and teach Māori too, which kept our language alive they were so successful they expanded to what is known today as kohanga reo "Māori early child care" and we havent looked back we now have middle and high school teaching Te Reo Māori (Māori language). Te reo Māori was taught in primary school to all races and kapa haka groups were in every school which helped it thrive also.

[@heiteaavaeoru1363]

Maori culture so beautiful!!! Im crying!! So much emotions Thanks for this video

[@David-jx5jk]

Maori is akin to Taiwanese aboriginal .

[@Snowball636]

Same! I’m crying , like they’re my kids or sumthin! 😂😂! So much emotions, a lot of heart in this performance!

[@Nicole-fu1ee]

I have watched this way too many times. They sound so beautiful at the beginning. I got teary

[@jesozotoatimirres3125]

Que jamais se calem as vozes desse povo, dos seus costumes! De seus cantos!!! Continuem sendo uma inspiração para o mundo!

[@zato6226]

Found this Yesterday and I've watched it maybe 10 times. Best performance I've ever seen. Their energy and Harmony are Amazing! I didn't notice the Lead Girl before but I heard her. Imagine having to sing loud enough over the group singing and louder than the crowd applauding to be heard. SHE REALLY STOOD OUT! She did a Fantastic job. Hope you post more from the same group. Thank you.

[@canihelpyou9067]

2024 and I still go back to this performance. I hope the kids are doing well after all these years.

[@jayablejay]

It’s amazing how the songs/ melody that start at 11:30 and 13:57 gets into you head. I am out on the golf course and my golfing buddies are asking me what you are humming/whistling.

[@neyanz5923]

Thats just awesome!

[@kw6190]

Just found this 3 days ago and I've watched this every morning and afternoon on my way to and from work since.

[@sizwendlanzi8181]

This is how you get a strong and very solid generation, culture and heritage is EVERYTHING in today's world. Great job!

[@josephsteward6618]

What an amazing culture where even the women are fierce.

[@judyncororo7300]

Hi thanks God for your favour and blessings

[@eliasguerisoli1872]

This is beautiful. Love and respect from Argentina.

[@albshore8]

This is what you get when other cultures do not take away ones heritage and culture.. those young people went in hard... Great job...

[@kabe]

Outstanding show! This is the right way to preserve your culture which is just impressive and beautiful. Greetings from Poland!

[@jorgek3806]

Beautiful presentation of New Zealand culture Congratulations to the music group Hugs and success to all Brazil, Pernambuco !!!

[@KingiRui]

Issy guise I think he means from Brazil. English isn’t his native language

[@pinkpanther5588]

It's almost christmas eve. Although I am spending it alone, I feel stronger and motivated because I have listened to this. I've been listening to different haka recently. I don't know the reason why and I don't understand the words, but it brings out the fire in my heart and it gets deep down to my soul every time. I feel like I belong. Much love and respect from the Philippines. ^_^

[@BellaFirenze]

Maligayang Pasko!

[@pinkpanther5588]

@@BellaFirenze same to you ^_^

Hello from the USA, Panther, and Merry Christmas! I too am alone today, but will see my family soon, hope you will too. I love the haka so much it almost feels as though I must have a Maori ancestor in there somewhere, LOVE the pride of the Maori people in their culture. My emotions go crazy every time I see haka, and this one is THRILLING! Love to see the youth coming up knowing who they are and reveling in it.

[@pinkpanther5588]

​@and I want to bring out that same spirit in our youth here. Not exactly doing the same thing as haka but any activities that creates a great bond to preserve our close-ties culture. I hope you'll have great time with your family during the holidays. Please send love to your family from the Philippines. Cheers!

Thank you, and I love what you said about bringing the youth together there in their own celebration of heritage--I believe every child in the world needs such enriching immersion in the best of their people's traditions, sharing all these things with their families and communities. I think we make a huge mistake when we try to leave all that behind. Happy New Year!

[@StephenJEscobedo]

Watching this while laying down with a baby, felt my blood pressure shoot right up! Well done!!!

[@Bearwoman2024]

I plan to show my First Nations students your video 🇨🇦 they will love ❤️ it.

[@mihirangikepa1315]

Awesome

[@ngaretavakatini10]

Alyce I like your video

[@ibrahimhanna1693]

Have no ideia what they are singing, but sure outstanding

[@jayroberts3578]

Respect from Scotland!

[@austontebia1972]

Håfa Adai from the island of Luta, CNMI 🇲🇵 Im absolutely astounded by this performance. I will visit NZ one day

[@tiborcsengeri3232]

Csodálatos előadás! Fantasztikus kultúra. Örülök, hogy láthattam. Üdvözlet Magyarországról.

[@e.h.j.1184]

LIVED IN N.Z. FOR A YEAR....BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY AND WONDERFUL PEOPLE

[@nanaifan1]

One of the most beautiful things I've ever seen, thank you for this!!!

[@srilanka.paradise]

Kia Ora! What an absolutely beautiful performance by the Maori Children. It's inspiring to see how New Zealand embraces and celebrates its native culture, setting a wonderful example for the world. The talent displayed by these young children is truly impressive, and it reflects the richness of the culture they inherit. It's commendable that New Zealand has taken a different approach compared to some other countries, respecting and preserving the traditions of the land they inhabit. It's unfortunate that history has not been as kind to the Native Americans in North America, and my heart goes out to them for not having the same opportunities. Marlon Brando's efforts to promote understanding and appreciation for indigenous cultures were indeed brave and commendable. It's a shame that his voice couldn't continue to pave the way for change. In any case, I am genuinely proud of New Zealand as a country and its people. The way they have embraced their heritage while fostering unity is truly remarkable. Wishing Aotearoa (New Zealand) all the very best as a nation going forward!

[@dianatina5840]

so amazing! my tears are falling... don't even know why

[@terrywilson5680]

Let's all remember there 13 under 🤩 just amazing for you young people FAA proud to be Māori

[@batgroov5055]

Il Et Bien Que. les. generation future et jeunes générations garde dans leurs cœurs leurs coutume ancestrale bravo 👏

[@Bxgk-]

My gosh i love this kura. Miss kapahaka so much.

[@winstonmiller9649]

A beautiful show of traditional singing and amazing costumes. Keep up your wonderful work, don't let it disappear please. Please!!

[@cheliae8560]

This was Incredible!! They were all of one spirit. So young and they did so well!

[@RubenDarioAguirreGo]

Muy bonito, felicitaciones, ojalá pudieramos preservar todas las culturas originárias !!!!!!!!

[@temuloleni4897]

that girl is so good the tall one she so good

[@Keelsman]

I cannot make my eyes wide enough to appropriately react to this absolutely beatific awe inspiring sight sound and embodied feeling.

[@8x12onedream3]

these kids are all around 12-13 or younger. wow

[@garythesaint44]

A very proud nation👍

[@comontater]

Much respect and admiration to your race . Never change.

[@morganaroha5285]

Damn our kapas wasn’t like that when I was in primary

[@renegays5576]

Aye this shit is on point👌

[@TheNesianscribe]

Right?

[@MsMesem]

Yes, these group performances get better and better; all power to them!

[@kzvnq]

Mine was cringe. The boys were shit as and too scared to do a haka infront of the crowd. All the boys looked like juniors haha

[@amaiatk7936]

This is most probably a Kura Kaupapa that's why. It won't be a mainstream school. I garuntee u all of these kids can speak fluent Māori. If it IS a mainstream school (almost 99% sure it won't be), that would be ridiculous

[@willardtrafton2804]

...Amazing !, you gave me goosebumps !...

[@mcsmith732]

This is excellent! Got some fierce and talented young'uns there.

[@canihelpyou9067]

i’ve watched this repeatedly; what an excellent performance 👏👏👏

[@jayablejay]

Me too.

[@lucahiraka4975]

the haka always gives me gosebumps whenever i watch this

[@rudij7060]

i only can say.....superb ! love the energy of the young performers! Well Done! And the harmonies when they sing - its beautiful!

[@fahdal-hemyari1407]

Amazing.

[@suzannescribbles]

Well these kids are brilliant. Very well done!

[@P.T_luvrgirl]

The starting face me chills the harmony of their voices blending and the girl who sang solo chur ma girls proud to be maori 😭😍‼️

[@carolpinesso1803]

Amazing!!!! This kids are so talented and passionate that makes everything even more wonderful 😍

[@davidpacheco8935]

....... how beautiful this is .........

[@azlanrahmat7418]

Impressive! The standard this level is already very high. Ka pai!

[@empressnannah3830]

Just beautiful 😍

[@susankennedy5739]

So well rehearsed and presented, and with young performers! Thank you for posting this!

[@andreamuller9009]

Wunderschön ! Behaltet und lebt eure Kultur .. es lebe die Vielfalt und der Reichtum unserer Kulturen in dieser Welt !

[@kkwilson27]

This is soooooo beautiful!

[@ZinniaLP]

Such grace and beautiful mana

[@Phukugoooglification]

Just amazing the cultural incorporation and total emotional acceptance. Wish i was a kiwi.

[@InsomniacMechanic]

LOVED IT,,PUTS TEARS IN YOUR EYES

[@norman-tokotokokingi4091]

Loving it

[@jenniferezechukwu8780]

My love for Haka is extreme!!!

[@KingiRui]

Jennifer Ezechukwu ❤️

[@charlespouono2103]

Who told them to be so fxcking good? BIG PROPS TO THE CHOREOGRAPHER!!! Enjoyable watch from beginning to end.

[@victorjaque7547]

beautiful! greets from chile!

[@carolineg.1209]

Beautiful, emotional, inspiring !

[@bakerstreet101]

Awesome show! Everyone one of them is so good!

[@mosacanite4533]

SO MUCH MANA!! YAAAAAASSSSS!!!!😆😆🔥🔥🙌🙌❤️❤️💯💯

[@AnoRex770]

I'd be jumping and giving the loudest cheehoos after that breathe taking performance👏👏👏👏👏

[@davidpacheco8935]

........ so many different cultures of the world .... this is so very intresting and fun to see ..........

[@kristawelch-chapman5463]

Great, much practice so well done!

[@cicerosc3355]

Muito bom ver essas crianças valorizarem a cultura de seu país , nós brasileiros também perpetuamos nossa cultura..!! abraços a todos e a todas essas lindas crianças ..

[@tiggy2timez]

Phenomenal!! Welldone babies 🤗🙌🏾

[@nancylitton390]

Glad to see kids celebrate their heritage!!!

[@cillaeparaima_]

Amazing baby rihe ❤️❤️ cousins so proud of you hunny

[@nongafangaake1053]

their singing gives me chills i so good

[@blacksterswhanakz1925]

Che man far out that kaia was too good

[@teawafaataape10]

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[@apomtaylor8054]

kaea

[@Apollon21]

Wunderbar! Ich war sehr gerührt.

[@cracramagness5069]

This makes me so proud I love my country TwT