Kia ora Sean. I am a Maori woman born and raised here in NZ. I'm going to try and answer your questions as best as I can. The 2nd/1st Regiment haka is an NZ Royal Army's haka- It belongs to them as it was written specifically for the members of the army corp. Background- we lost 3 military personnel while on deployment in Iraq or Afghanistan- They were welcomed back to barracks with this haka, we call this type of situation a powhiri ( the welcoming) during this time it is a state of "tapu" or sacredness. On completion of a powhiri, the environment returns to "Noa" or peace. The bodies are able to lay to rest in state to allow for family, friends and others to pay respect before they begin their journey onto the spiritual world. So in this "tapu" state, it is a time where all the anger, wild energy and upset can be communicated. Once the "tapu" state is over. There can only be"Noa". The recording to showing all the love, respect and "Mana" the living give to the dead. Such a powerful haka. Then you have the Haka for the brother. This haka is farewelling the brother on his final journey to return back to the Earth. The haka itself is from the people of Tainui- I know this because of the language used in the haka. So this specific haka is performed by those who affiliate themselves with the Tainui Tribe. All that emotion you're referring to is, we call mauri- That mauri helps the dead to find their pathway into the afterlife and to call on our ancestors to be waiting to meet the dead ( I hope that makes sense) Now as for the act of Haka: Brother you can be black, white, green, yellow. The criteria to perform haka is simply- Understand the words you speak. Every movement represents the words spoken so when you are doing your actions, do it with purpose and design. Haka can be performed in any situation. Celebrations, Funerals, In times of great sorrow, in war, name it... Haka is all about showing your emotions! What a long-winded comment lol
@zarsinoe24674 жыл бұрын
❤️
@genesisthepoet8154 жыл бұрын
Wow... I’m screen printing this explanation to read it often ... I want to learn more... thank you
@TigerNZ4 жыл бұрын
Spot on. 🔥👌
@TigerNZ4 жыл бұрын
@holcroft1969 Kia ora cuzzy. Thanks for your nice words. Respect from a Maori all the way from New Zealand
@TimberwolfC144 жыл бұрын
Not long-winded at all. A clear concise explanation covering the main points.
@shoediishgunner17183 жыл бұрын
I’m not from New Zealand, I’m from Canada, from a Cree tribe and too see this beautiful Haka, I cried. You can feel their emotions and thank you for not disrespecting this beautiful culture because I seen other Americans being so disrespectful to the Haka. So, I thank you for showing respect and honour to our brothers and sisters all over the world. Like Late-Bob Marley said “ONE LOVE”.
@verdellellis40432 жыл бұрын
I'm from New Zealand and you pretty much did a spot on respect Thankyou I'm a New Zealand native
@jasonjohinke56514 жыл бұрын
Everyone should do a haka bro... it's welcoming, it's war, its celebrating. it's a thousand dances, it's honoring your ancestors and letting their mana through you
@kaweramNZL Жыл бұрын
Thank you they are our soldiers who came home. And as Māori we will always welcome our loved one with mihi. ❤❤
@perkar492 жыл бұрын
My father told me stories of how the German boys cried and wet their pants as they listened to the mighty 28th Maori Battalion Haka at dawn, knowing death was coming when it stopped..@ the battle for Casino was hell on earth for many.
@matehaerehenry49093 жыл бұрын
Their Brothers thats who they are.. When your raised in New Zealand your raised hard. You know a Kiwi wed always help.you ....Kiwis are amazing all colours and shapes .....
@bigceasar1694 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your reaction to this video my bro. Proud to be Maori however this hit home for me being an ARMY Veteran, R.I.P. to our brothers and sisters that made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, and for your brethren standing next to you on the battlefield. Lest We Forget.
@godfroi109914 жыл бұрын
The amount of Medals on these men attests to them being legit, battle-hardened Warriors. As an Aussie Vet (1st Battalion Royal Australian Regt. Infantry), I can confirm this.
@Jaydon053 жыл бұрын
👍
@theblackesthat78333 жыл бұрын
Thanks David appreciate the Anzac spirit
@ngaiotehuialeaf89552 жыл бұрын
The only requirement is that you put your heart and soul into it. You have no other agenda but to perform with pride.
@SizzelRizzel4 жыл бұрын
Haka needs no explaination, you will feel it in your soul.
@markwilken24922 жыл бұрын
When you understand the size of most of these Māori blokes, I promise you can feel the stomping through the ground. Powerful to watch
@zarsinoe24674 жыл бұрын
what a tremendous way to say goodbye. thank you for ‘ react ‘ - you are filled with compassion . Respect.
@ericwilliams23173 жыл бұрын
THIS is how you say farewell to a fallen comrade in arms!
@lordo22234 жыл бұрын
As a person of Maori decent and a person who has taught people of other races and creeds the history of haka's from my region and to my knowledge there are no such barriers to learning a "haka" for anyone as long as you understand and learn the meaning of the haka, words, actions and meaning context of when and were is appropriate which are which meaning there are haka's for different situations war, celebrating or yes death and reminders of history and warnings as long as you respect it and a taught the meaning I'd support any learning
@edrianluyt87354 жыл бұрын
I feel like the people from NZ actually knows the Haka too well to answer your question in full. I'm South African and see NZ as our rival but also as have a huge respect for their Culture. So the way that I understand the Haka is the following. Dances like this are part of the Maori culture. The Native inhabitants of NZ. Almost all of the Polynesian/Pacific Nations like Samoa, Tonga etc. have similar dances. So it seams to be a common cultural value shared amongst the Pacific Island nations. The Haka itself is specific to NZ and part of the Maori culture, but I have seen numerous New Zealanders from European decent also perform the Haka, so it seems to be universally accepted across NZ, but still maintain the strong link to Maori Culture. Personally as an outsider I would never consider performing the Haka in any serious Capacity. (As South Africans we often would mock it among ourselves, but that is always in good spirits to try and rile up our rivals. Deep down we know the significance it carries in NZ) . I feel the same way about Polynesian Tribal tattoos. It's pretty, but I feel it belongs to the NZ (Or the Pacific people). Having said all that, I'm not sure how New Zealanders feel about outsiders performing the Haka. Maybe if it's done with respect, they would not mind?!? I'm no expert when it comes to the Haka, but I thought it might add value as an outsider, but also familiar with the Haka.
@bme91614 жыл бұрын
Well said 👏
@thedonfonz24814 жыл бұрын
Mate, imma Samoan Kiwi and your point of view, definitely adds colour to getting an understanding. Its easily mistaken to be fraudy and misplaced if you dont do the haka right. There is no one define answer but in my opinion. for someone who is not familiar with the kiwi culture, yet alone the Maori culture, its hard to know when are where to begin. If we gonna be specific, my bro, if the situation where you are amongst kiwis and you learn one - mate, easy! To pick it up from scratch, it would be wise to seek sources that can tell you about the Maori culture, an elder, a program? But there isn't a requirement needed to do the haka - just need to be mindful of its significance and you've gotten guidance from a Kiwi or more importantly, one of my Maori family then surely one can be doing a haka with th rest of us! React to Haka by Beats by Dre ! gives you an insight on what is Haka
@riverstyx2744 жыл бұрын
Respect dude :)
@ramonapanui30884 жыл бұрын
Well said bro as a New Zealander / Māori I absolutely think that’s right as long as it’s done respectfully
@quentinkupenga27794 жыл бұрын
Wow you are the man. Like your comment chur bro
@juniordonnelly98944 жыл бұрын
This haka bro is basically our marines giving a goodbye to a great warrior. Enormous respect and love. Not every haka is a war dance... some are an a appreciation of that persons life
@mamat48214 жыл бұрын
It's all about the mana which is the family, the love , loyalty. Status you don't even have to be Maori but mainly the respect I am a New Zealand Maori from Nga Tahu Christchurch New Zealand . The Haka still give me chills n makes me feel soo proud to be Maori . Kia Kaha which means stay strong 💪
@sherrylgoins43513 жыл бұрын
Breathtaking Beautiful Primal pure emotions devotional powerful show of Honor. Tribal Unity it takes my breath away🙌🙌🙌
@Tehinewai4 жыл бұрын
A very respectful reaction, thank you. I would really recommend the Beats By Dre haka video, it gives some context to why we do it. Much luv from New Zealand.
@dcaotearoa4 жыл бұрын
Respect bro. The Haka truly belongs on the battlefield and its nice that you ledwith the farewell Haka displayed by some of our Warriors. It was also displayed as a hostile welcome towards visiting tribes for thousands of years. Nowdays you'll find Haka is performed mostly for ALL occasions...lol within the culture and our sporting institutions. Stay #safenstrapped over there bro! All love from Te Aotearoa!
@MrBurnsy814 жыл бұрын
Another NZer here randomly suggested your videos, thanks KZbin algorithm!!!! Love your travels down the rabbit hole of our culture, especially as it relates to haka. Lots of other comments made, but to reiterate there are different haka relating to different iwi (tribes) & different situations (to challenge, to welcome, to pay respects etc), all with different words and corresponding actions. Although I am not of Maori origin, it never fails to stir the emotion seeing a passionately performed haka, especially in larger groups. Look forward to seeing more of your haka/rugby/league reactions 👊
@WololoLazarus4 жыл бұрын
Great video bro, much respect I think you understand the haka a lot better than you think There are so many variations to haka. Each iwi (tribe) may have their own haka, or each whānau (family) might have a variation. Some haka all Māori know. To answer your last question, their aren't so much requirements in haka but rather roles, and everyone can have a role - but the kaia leads, here we see a brother take over when the kaia feels too much pain. For a bit of context 'ha' is 'to breathe' and 'ka' is 'alight' so each haka breathes into life a certain truth about being a human and it is a recognition of hardship while holding firm and defiant
@RareSoulTV4 жыл бұрын
damn, I just learned so much from that comment. thank you for the info 🙏🏾💯
@jamiebrown12354 жыл бұрын
Check out the wedding haka, it’s so damn beautiful. Brings bride to tears. There’s a video with subtitles and translation. Also - Alex Aiono is a musician that’s blowing up in the states. His family greets him at the airport.
@maryaflleje98304 жыл бұрын
I think they are taught that since a young age...to me I get very emotional when I see it done🤙🏼
@tiarniipersonal13234 жыл бұрын
Kiaora, from Christchurch NZ. my people are from waikato, and referring to the 2nd haka. You were on point. I love this reaction.xxx
@JaayDawg744 жыл бұрын
Watching from Auckland New Zealand, enjoyed da Vid, currently on level 3 lockdown, this content very entertaining thanks man
@jacobata604 жыл бұрын
Me too
@mikaelerosecrans20934 жыл бұрын
Well that’s fucked up that level 3 lockdown
@JaayDawg744 жыл бұрын
@@mikaelerosecrans2093 damn we not in loxkdown anymore we've been out of lockdown since July-august 2019 and we are covid free ever since then well that's last year and ever since then we've had no new cases and no actives cases since new Zealand winning
@madamelebuff4 жыл бұрын
Any person, religion, colour, anyone who is a Kiwi & who loves this land. Loves its culture of oneness with these Islands & oceans, can connect to NZ's history & present when they perform the Haka. Its energy comes from the ground up, but it is carried with Kiwis wherever they travel in the world. Mass Haka's show up in some strange places, my son was in an impromptu one in Londons Trafalgar Square, he said there were 100's of homesick Kiwis after it. It is a normal natural part of growing up Kiwi.
@nickseven68144 жыл бұрын
One of the badass units in every campaigns they involved in...
@karms13nz254 жыл бұрын
Kia Ora whanau ka Pai to mahi. In English mean hello family good work on the haka the I'm Maori so makes me proud to see this n that our culture is spreading across the world ka pai
@nadiatumataroa70913 жыл бұрын
The "pre energy" you're talking about is called a "Wero". (Challenge).
@meh...95004 жыл бұрын
yeah there are different tribes in New Zealand each have different Haka's but a lot of them are similar in some ways some Tribes have the same I'm pretty sure and no there aren't really requirements i am pretty sure anyone can do it out of respect if that's what there friend wanted.
@RareSoulTV4 жыл бұрын
yeah that makes sense. with certain stuff you can never be too sure. don’t want to offend somebody
@rastagirlnz4 жыл бұрын
@@RareSoulTV that's more true than you think... You don't want to offend a maori... Worrior born Every one of them...
@MsDueces014 жыл бұрын
Your enquiry for the haka is much respected 🤝 you got love if you come to this part of the world
@DucadiBorgogna_3 жыл бұрын
God, much respect.
@dappppppppt4 жыл бұрын
I hope you get to experience a Haka in real life one day. Kia kaha aroha nui from Aotearoa
@MrBurnsy814 жыл бұрын
For something a little bit different but also kinda along the same lines, you should check out the videos of one of our hottest bands at the moment Alien Weaponry. Young NZ metal band with two brothers & their mate who sing a lot of their songs in Te Reo (Maori language), their earliest hits Kai Tangata and Ru Ana Whenua have a particularly haka-esque vibe about them 🤘
@Steehd4 жыл бұрын
Solid reaction my brother! 👌🏽🇳🇿
@samwatkins92004 жыл бұрын
At 1.50 you ask who the 2/1 are? They are the 2/1 Battalion RNZIR ( Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment) a Regular Army Battalion based at Burnham Military Camp south of Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand. That is filmed on the Parade ground with the barracks in the background being named after various battle honors from the battalion Colors.
@vitoinkripta21773 жыл бұрын
You can learn the haka there are different haka's from different Tribes here in New Zealand. React to another legend All Black Jerry Collins have a blessed day
@CStayNZ3 жыл бұрын
Different haka. Army has their own ones, plural, different tribes have their own ones. Schools have their own ones. Everybody has a haka these days. Makes events super entertaining.
@TIA-02174 жыл бұрын
The sounds u hear before a haka are just to hipe the boys up aswell... But in traditional times the sound affects where meant to be of a taniwha which would intimidate u aswell
@Dan13-4 жыл бұрын
These are the brothers & sisters from the 2nd/1st infantry regiment NZ Army on their regiments parade ground at Burnham military Camp in Christchurch, they were finally able to bring home 2 or 3 fallen solidiers that died from an IED blowing up their Transport vehicle in Afghanistan one of them was a sniper but not sure how he passed
@gregmcleod78304 жыл бұрын
the first clip u showed was of the 2nd/1st battalion of the royal new zealand infantry regiment welcoming back the body of a fallen comrade the car u see is a hearse carrying the coffin u also see the commanding officer there in the front the haka is that of the spears of tu matenga (the maori god of war) patron of nz soldiers, the second is also for the fallen but more a tribal(iwi) one. the all blacks also have their own
@roycasey68994 жыл бұрын
Haka is so fierce even their ancestors wake up from the dead.
@carmellitale-man26713 жыл бұрын
Ross cadey your so right when haka is performed at a funeral they are waking the ancestors to let them know someone important is on their way
@dudeybagz2 жыл бұрын
G’day mate. You should do a reaction to the Aussie Haka.
@najaberthelsen4 жыл бұрын
I saw another youtuber who reacted to a Haka honored to a retired teacher and laughed (GLOBAL WEEZY).. Listen.. As minorities.. We WISHED we had a funeral as powerful and as traditional HONERED to us!
@kumulpacificpowahreign97514 жыл бұрын
LOVE IT BREDAH
@stephentipene59052 жыл бұрын
Awesome my brother
@joeutsch46903 жыл бұрын
Great content man
@warrendavies5772 жыл бұрын
Nz army Corp. Palmerton north. First chant is call Pukana. Eyes big, tongue out. All tribes have different hakas. If you want to see 3 4 in a row Jonah Lomu funeral. Worth the look. He was a respected rugby player that shook the world. Let me know what you think.
@in4mus_1224 жыл бұрын
That Pacific Islander Swag ! 🙏🏽💪🏽👊🏽✊🏽✌🏽🤙🏽🌴🌊🏄🏾♂️⛽️🔥 #Warcry
@bnfree59734 жыл бұрын
The haka, unless you are a kiwi or an aussie, you will NEVER understand how much the haka means.
@terencejeffries34914 жыл бұрын
though born a ' pakeha ' or white in n.z., and dad a racist, mum swung the poi with the onehunga maori ladies club in auckland. arriving in '76 sydney australia i teamed up with rory who called himself a mozzie, [ australian born maori, we were best of mates till i moved to tas. finding work where girlfriend sister lived. i still get very emotional watching the haka. you can make your own haka, [ with respect to your ancestors, your family and friends, with respect to the land you grew from and respect to the knowledge you gained from it and the wisdom resulting from it for the GoOD of mankind. yo tez.
@kv30754 жыл бұрын
The second haka i believe the guy who’s leading was best friends with the one who passed from suicide
@giovanniranga43894 жыл бұрын
Im a Maori and we don’t mind if any culture performs it. As long as u know what it’s about or know what u are doing, then it’s totally fine. I’ve performed the Haka with some mates who are Japanese. The haka is about respect, and is used to Support or give respect. But I’m sure most of the world would only know it as a War Dance. The Maori Culture is very welcoming to every culture. We welcome everyone to enjoy the culture, after all we are all the same. We are all one people, the whole world needs to see that.
@Ap24s_4 жыл бұрын
🇹🇴 we in here
@dcaotearoa4 жыл бұрын
You'll find a great description in the details of the video. Its comprehensive regarding haka.
@meh...95004 жыл бұрын
You Should React to New Zealand's first Haka at Rugby World Cup 2019
@RareSoulTV4 жыл бұрын
I think I did already? but maybe it’s a different one
@meh...95004 жыл бұрын
@@RareSoulTV yeah it a different one bro
@himalayan83154 жыл бұрын
Bro, you might want to check out the royal welcoming (future king and queen of england) to turangawaewae marae too. You won't be disappointed!
@jordankaniona13564 жыл бұрын
Paying their respects to the fallen Soldiers in war bro ..
@ianmichael72064 жыл бұрын
omg military haka aue.tumeke.excellent.
@davidiotua21174 жыл бұрын
All Haka’s are different from different tribes of New Zealand You should check out aNew Zealand rugby school haka’s they are all different too...
@conniejoyce64664 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid but need to realise not all.haka are ka mate ka mate x
@peakedddd222224 жыл бұрын
Why can’t the world be like this
@katerinakemp57013 жыл бұрын
They are sending a warrior to Valhalla.
@kendo79162 жыл бұрын
There r different tribes from different parts of new zealand, back in the days b4 we had our land taken by the white man, we use to go2 war with each other, hakas were like war dance to intimidate the enemy. Each tribe had their own hakaz.
@TheEnemyCombatant4 жыл бұрын
There a lot of different Hakas for different events and a lot of army Hakas are custom made to there event meaning different things
@eugenewharawhara53093 жыл бұрын
There a haka in you brother we were lost now we are found
@jadenkilla42424 жыл бұрын
Usually it’s Polynesians doing the haka bro, but anyone who has a understanding of it can do it for sure
@matib22174 жыл бұрын
Many different Haka for different occasions
@vikkishelton49743 жыл бұрын
I personally think that the Maoris are one of the few cultures, that after the initial horrible colonial violence, in which they could not be turned away from their own beliefs have managed, now, to make the majority of people in New Zealand, from whatever background, want to be Maori, strong people, strong culture...
@donaldmccombs55663 жыл бұрын
That is respect
@x-wiinter-42623 жыл бұрын
Nice that shit fire
@marshallwereta3 жыл бұрын
Bro what would you do if someone came up to you and did a haka??
@Nallebjorn14 жыл бұрын
The haka is a tradition but the ones that respect it can perform it i think.. It is like i am a viking but the ones that respect my culture is welcom and thats it..
@danijohnson8644 жыл бұрын
Can you react to Te waka huia tamaki Its comp haka
@RareSoulTV4 жыл бұрын
adding to the list!
@Toa7074 жыл бұрын
Bro should check out the Haka video made by Beats by Dre if you haven’t seen it already👍🏾
@SomeOne-lo9bt4 жыл бұрын
Anyone can do the haka! As long as it's done respectfully, anyone is able to do it regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, etc.
@MegaTanielu3 жыл бұрын
Even the gangs have haka
@Duci664 жыл бұрын
Respect
@matib22174 жыл бұрын
Tyson even got a moari tattoo
@j46s962 жыл бұрын
To answer your question brother, the only requirement for you to perform a haka AND be valid in NZ in doing so, would be to learn what the specific haka is and what it means, what haka as a whole represents, and just educate yourself a little bit in our culture’s tikanga (practices, beliefs etc.). You don’t need to be an expert in all things Māori, you don’t even have to be of Māori descent. When people see someone has done their homework and has respect for our culture, you’ll be welcomed with open arms
@matabennion92564 жыл бұрын
2nd 1st NZ Battalion paying their respect to their fallen brothers or sisters each department in the NZ defence force their own HAKA
@matib22174 жыл бұрын
Mean u looking at the Polynesian cuz
@shaneybot30314 жыл бұрын
I went to high school with the boy who died in the second video
@7884golfguru4 жыл бұрын
Check out ,emotional wedding haka brother very powerful,you will love it I guarantee,❤️❤️❤️you’re videos
@amyturner62753 жыл бұрын
It is the New Zealand Army.
@eltonhokianga22704 жыл бұрын
hes in the army brothers in arms
@ricknessd4 жыл бұрын
Watch the 2014 south sydney rabbitohs season
@coreybrian17684 жыл бұрын
2/1 Royal new Zealand infantry regiment.. Soldiers
@kumulpacificpowahreign97514 жыл бұрын
React to INANAY THE TRIBUTE by ALIMIT & JAGARIZZAR. PACIFIC UNITY SONG is 🔥🔥🔥
@thedan10004 жыл бұрын
Ye different hakas. Highschool rugby games in NZ each schools have there own haka and face off against eacher before the games
@briansmaller74432 жыл бұрын
2nd/1st - 2nd Battalion 1st NZ Infantry Regiment.
@chacri085 ай бұрын
Haka is a New Zealand thing in respect of the Maori tribe.
@eltonhokianga22704 жыл бұрын
diffrent tribes dirffrent hakas but nz main haka every one learns threw school our whole country knows the all black one thats nz main haka
@gabreilphillips5934 жыл бұрын
They are soldiers of the NZ Army.
@dappppppppt4 жыл бұрын
Second video, his cousin.
@heathcornbeef3 жыл бұрын
It's not stupid to ask questions brother it's the exact opposite! if you don't know you don't know ..ask ask ask again squeaky hinge gets oiled bro
@bean_bagz48664 жыл бұрын
React to a nz gang haka it wont disappoint you. AIGA KING COBRA NZ AFG 2019.