Reaction to "MAORI KI TE AO" by Stan Walker in Te Reo Maori

[@delmarae100]

Ill try to answer your questions. 1: The flag Stan is wearing around his waist is Te Mana Motuhake O Tuhoe - one of Stans tribes (and really one of the most staunch tribes here), they have never signed agreements with the colonialist government (made them a target for governments over the decades). The wahine (woman) is wearing a flag but in this case it is the Tino Rangatiratanga flag - The Maori flag. 2: Stan is wearing a Pounamu in this case he is wearing a Toki (adze) design in our culture this represents strength, courage, wisdom and ability. 3: Hand movement or Wiri, the word means "tremble". Represents life, the living. Draws upon the life force of all living things including Papatuanuku (mother earth). 4: Pūkana (facial expression for woman) wide eyes, jutting chin, represents the owl, watchful, protective, fierce with the ability to warn and advise (on an aside woman in Maori culture are considered "te whare tangata" the house of humanity and are venerated for their ability to create life). 5: Whetero (facial expression for men) a way to intimidate and scare enemies. Shows defiance in the face of death. Some believe due to cannibalism during times of war that whetero meant the anticipation of the enemy's future. We haven't practised that ritual for about 200 years.

[@Ngatikahu-aka-panbadass]

kia ora Delmarae

[@kahu54KiOM]

Tēnā koe @delamare100

[@iimanavatar61]

@@delmarae100 beautifully explained and on point. Tauke e koe👍🏽

[@whetuification]

TIKA💯🖤🤍❤👌☝️✊️

[@johnallsopp6324]

Wonderful explanation. Nga mihi nui.

[@aaronclair4301]

It's beautiful when people from a foreign land have more respect for our Official language than many of the people born here. Much respect brother

[@ninetynoodles]

Oh also wiriwiri (the trembling hands) is to mimic & draw on the trembling of leaves, blades of grass in the breeze, the shimmer seen on sunny days. It essentially is a way to demonstrate your mauri (life force) and draw on the mauri of the environment around you. Māori are deeply connected to nature but also ancestry. So to be alive is to be the bridge between your tīpuna (ancestors) and your mokopuna (grandchildren, furure generations)

[@tinalouise1764]

Perfect pronunciation of Maori Ki Te Ao. It says "we are planted in the soil of our Ancestors". Kia Ora hello from Aotearoa New Zealand. 💜 Really appreciate all your reactions especially to our Legend Stan Walker, and Satur-Dan-day, Mr Dan Vasc. Every movement by their eyes, tongue, hands, feet represents something. Big loves (Arohanui) to you from New Zealand (Aotearoa).💜

[@reen9242]

Your pronunciation was spot on bro! Loved your reaction!!❤❤❤

[@tinalouise1764]

If you're into heavy metal, there's a Maori New Zealand band called Alien Weaponry. They're pretty good too.

[@corinaheta9146]

Kia ora (hello) from Aotearoa NZ stan walker is a treasure to us as Maori here in NZ as he is spreading the word that we matter our culture matters and most of all our reo (language) ty for your reaction means a lot also I'm a born Maori here I NZ but my blood DNA also connects to the Vikings my last name on my mother's side is scalfordy also knw Shelford ,Shelford was put in place of scalfordy because of colonisation my home town is in Iceland there is a local pub called scalfordy/ Shelford for those who left but can always find there way bk so kia ora to you brother.

[@WahineToa85]

This reaction was beautiful man❤ You pronounced it correctly sir and yes the tongue wagging meaning is meant to be a sign of intimidation, we are very spiritual in our culture and we are taught to stay deeply connected with our roots, it's honestly a blessing that many of us take for granted and don't know how lucky we are, Thank God for the internet because it's refreshing seeing other people indulge in and enjoy our culture and people. Thats a bone carving around his neck, some of us wear this and others of us wear a greenstone pendant, You were making great comments relating to the video before having watched it😭🙏my brother you're one of us❤Maori ki te ao✊ AROHANUI xxx

[@betty4rd]

Thank you for your enthusiasm and respectful reaction. Love from New Zealand 💕

[@carolaO-v2d]

What a wonderful reaction. We know far too little about the cultures of other countries. I myself am thrilled when people from New Zealand perform their Maori dance "The Haka". Thanks for sharing....

[@flamingogirl57]

This really speaks to the soul even when you don't understand the language. Wow ! Great reaction Viking and thank you for bringing this into my world !

[@Tempest4eva]

Stan Walker is so talented and blessed, hard to believe that he can still sing like that after having his stomach removed after his ordeal of fighting cancer. He's so humble with a beautiful soul!

[@Poutini]

Beautiful

[@maryannesmith1392]

This is New Zealand culture, it is very much respected down here. I’m a Pakeha ( white person), I have great respect for Stan as he has stayed true to the culture. Thank you I love all Stan’s music, it has a story with it always.

[@Tania-ls7om]

Thank you for such an awesome reaction. It warms my heart to see our culture recognized throughout the world. Stan has been a great role model and advocate for our people. Arohanui from Aotearoa New Zealand 😊

[@bronwynmoon3351]

You should be gifted poname or greenstone, nt purchase it for yourself, it is from the jade family and found in the west coast of the south island.

[@andreadee1567]

When I compare him standing on the fallen tree over the river, and us lying in the park with our smartphones, yes I think, we lost something important.

[@kathleenguth2193]

Check Stan Walker's journey through his medical back ground. It's truly amazing! Love his singing and videos. Love watching people do their native dances. Great reaction Viking Reacts!

[@flashrobbie]

That gesture with the eyes and tongue generally for men and just the eyes for women just means deeply felt feeling that can't be kept in the body.

[@gmdethierry]

Awesome reaction! Yes proud to be Maori and living in New Zealand. Thank you for sharing.

[@jackiewarbrick7841]

Love your reaction and your respect for someone's culture and also wanting to know more and understand it. Arohanui from Aotearoa New Zealand.

[@margiegoldsmith-qu6mq]

Your pronunciation is on point, love that you show interest in cultures

[@leahthompson8282]

Hi from, NZ. New sub here. Your summation and pronunciation are spot on, you're very intuitive. Luvn yr reaction to our Stan.🙏😍💯🎯

[@LivingLegends-o9w]

Great Pronunciation Stan Walker is proud of his IWI Native Tribe Tuhoe, He is Maori He is wearing a Taonga around his neck a Wild Boars Tooth. Pounamu Dark Greenstone are great Treasures. Warrior Toa protruding of the Eyes Pukana and of the tongue is in defiance to enter into battle. The hands wiri wiri shaking of the fingers is the spirit of our ancestors. That is our Maori Flag, of Aotearoa New Zealand. Maranga mai is to stand together. We teach our children Tamariki to stand by our Kaumatua Elders with the Mana Pride in our generations to live and be a live. Kia Ora you need to come to New Zealand and experience our beautiful Culture connecting to our ancestors we know where we come from we relate to our Mountain, River, Sea, as they are living, our Tribe, our waka Canoe we belong to Kia Ora thank you.

[@LynleyFermanis]

I really enjoy your reaction to our National treasure Stan. His ability to get us to feel is legendary.... His voice is amazing ....I'm in awe of his artistry ....The Necklace he is wearing is Pounamu (New Zealand Jade, It comes from the south Island of New Zealand and is a Taonga (Sacred treasure)....💖💖💖

[@VikingReacts]

Thank you so much for your added info! I love to learn!

[@Noob-bot12]

Bro I literally subbed as soon as you said "Māori ki te ao" 🎉🙏🏼 tēnei te mihi aroha ki ā koe! Much love bro!

[@patneho6684]

@@Noob-bot12 ♥️♥️♥️💋

[@laurenceeraio1319]

I spent two months in hvammstangi about10 years ago. We were there to assist with the national lamb slaughter and enjoyed it immensely. At the end of the season we were asked to perform a haka for @200 Icelandic, polish, danish etc colleagues as a shared experiance/parting gift. I will never forget the roar of appreciation followed by the absolute silence whilst we left the stage. The bond between Maori and Viking has a shared companion... when I saw the tears in their eyes

[@sarahthrastardottir9757]

@@laurenceeraio1319 that is incredible 😄 I’m both Maori and Icelandic and this makes me so happy 🙏🏻

[@graceruka3443]

Kia Ora viking you reaction is spot on the message is is exactly as you have said. As Māori women the necklace he is wearing is a tāonga made from maori greenstone, the shaking of the hands is what is called a porwhiri which we use which is a connection we as maori have. And yes the pukana which is the big eyes and the sticking out of the lounge is exactly what you said we will eat you and take your mana. Hope this helps you. I definitely tautoko your reaction.

[@karinkrenn]

Wonderful hommage ❤🎶

[@shylohana6434]

Duuuude. Your pronunciation was really good for some that doesn't even know what they're reading. Well done and thank you

[@kaylenegreen7245]

Once again what a stunning reaction. Thank you for your love of our culture and the want to learn more is awesome . I found you from Pentatonix and then Ren, then my love for Rammstein was addressed here also and now you have found Stan . I love your reactions so thank you again

[@kathharris2826]

To be able to stay so connected to your ancestry these days is a rare thing; it's living history 🌈🧽

[@karenm5681]

Love this one!

[@tekiuroti8455]

You pronounced "Maori ki te Ao" perfectly ❤ I'm laughing at how you were able to pronounce the Maori words but not the English name 😂

[@purple_teletubby]

The necklace around his neck is a type of jewelry called a taonga ❤ It's cultural to have I guess❤ GOD I LOVE BEING NEW ZEALANDER!!!❤😁

[@staceyw6937]

Kia Ora e hoa. Hello friend. The Pounamu (green stone) is called a Taonga (treasure) and the style it's craved is Toki. It represents strength, courage, focus, success, bravery... Different for each iwi (tribe) We are gifted pounamu, we don't buy it for ourselves and it is passed from one family member to the next. Each iwi has their own ways but all respect Pounamu Taonga.

[@maaori95]

Terrific pronunciation bro

[@zsuzsanna1416]

Thank you ❤

[@cc-nb8om]

Alien Weaponry sing in Maori check them out

[@dawnezone8491]

Beautiful reaction ♥ The green cylinder is Pounamu (NZ Jade) which is carved with designs which could be from his iwi Tuhoe. I think he wears the flag of Tuhoe, I could be wrong.

[@ninetynoodles]

Kia ora. Great questions, haka were used for many purposes including warfare. The atua (God I suppose though not in a Christian sense) of haka is also the atua of man & war. So a well performed haka prior to battle was a good omen for success. The origin of a protruding tongue, yes partially was to represent eating your opponent but often symbolic rather than literal. In the Māori world your body is tapu (sacred) while food is not, so to eat someone (or threaten to) is an insult to their mauri & wairua (spirit etc). Different iwi (tribes) will have different stories & explanations but that's just a surface summary

[@user-JLV777]

Great reaction, Love his voice and video

[@BrendaKruger-o5n]

This was wonderful I enjoyed it. Have no idea what it means. But I liked it. Thanks Viking. ❤ Mary b.

[@Shayshay.91]

5:02 you’re absolutely right, it means I’ll take you on and devour you. Don’t mess with us. In ancient times it was a way of asserting dominance, in tribal warfare and in the times of conflict

[@MK-oc4gt]

Your pronunciation is on point. Not bad at all for someone unfamiliar with the language and culture. Thank you for the respect though. You might also be interested in the making of this video. Check it out and keep up the good work. 👍Kia ora! 😊

[@FierySquirrel.]

Great reaction!Stan is always awesome!The hand movement is called 'Wiri' and signifies the life force,as in movement of air and water etc,if I am correct.Stan did a video of the making of this video(on his Channel)🙂

[@Shayshay.91]

8:37 it’s the national Māori flag that represents self determination, self governing and sovereignty.

[@Te_Ngawai]

Told you to come visit us Kiwis but you said we are to far away lolol great reaction thank you for checking out Stan 😊

[@johnallsopp6324]

Great reaction. Nga mihi me te aroha nui (thank you with much love and gratitude) from Aotearoa (NZ).

[@VikingReacts]

It was my absolute pleasure! What an absolute treasure you have in this man! Kia ora koutou!

[@kathyrasmussen4921]

I have not seen you dance as much except Dan Vasc and sabaton it’s great!!

[@AilsaPehi]

As a Māori woman, I expect descendants of Vikings to just get it. Love your review. Your region loves dark metal. Have a listen to Alien Weaponry of Dutch/Maori descent. If you're reading this, it's important you have a happy day. Very important.

[@inchworm2402]

There's a Maori metal band called Aliien Weaponry.

[@saiamautuamoheloa2908]

Kia Ora o to whaakaro......thank you for the interest .....WE ARE OUR ANCESTORS...COLONIZERS TRY EVERY SECOND TO RID US OF THE WORLD WHERE WE LIVE......POUNAMU WHALEBONE OR JADE IS WHAT OUR NECKLACES ARE......

[@geecee515]

Kia ora e hoa which means hello friend. Just on the shaking of the palm/ hand is actually what we call a "wiri" which is a tremble with concepts such as the soft breezes causing leaves or delicate wings to tremble,, and the trembling of hands is found in Māori tradition. Normally connects us to our environment. Hope that helps...

[@colechambers9524]

The quivering of the hands represents vibration, which all living beings have to a degree. When the soul leaves the body and life no longer dwells within, all vibration ceases. The ‘wiriwiri’ symbolises that we are of the living.

[@Shayshay.91]

5:52 you can now imagine how the English felt when they first encountered the Māori. It’s no secret that they would have felt intimidated.

[@MK-oc4gt]

Especially as they, the English, were well and truly outnumbered!

[@OrianaCarrington222]

Yes ... Wiri is representation of moving energies.. exertion out the finger tips. similar to when Hawaiian Hula, their hand movements have similar gestures. The green cylinder necklace/Pounamu is to us similar to crystals like amethyst, rose quartz...but i would liken its energetic properties to Tourmaline

[@drwetwolf7978]

The mana my wave my bro

[@eastchchkea6475]

Poking out your tongue is called pukana. It symbolises your prowess.

[@twitch5832]

You should check out haka documentary by beats from dre! It will give you a better understanding about Haka! Love your reaction to Stan and Maori culture

[@tumanako7312]

You nailed the pronunciation brother from another mother 👍

[@ninetynoodles]

Love your insightful reactions to our culture ❤ pleeeease react to the Beats by Dre Haka documentary on KZbin or Teeks live performance "Te Ahi Kai Po" 🙏 you wont regret it!!

[@edenkimxo4332]

In Māori culture some tribes/iwis were cannibals but not all, it was mainly chiefs that killed other chiefs or tohungas. They’d eat their brain, bc it was believed that’s how you can inherit knowledge/spiritual gifts. The haka was performed in battle to intimidate, but it’s also done in respect/ to celebrate someone aswell.

[@yvonnebarretta]

Pukana is defiance. We can't be intimidated. We ready, bruh. Bring it.

[@nioluamanu7088]

Its called greenstone around his neck..

[@samoaalways685]

Pls react to Angitū Tāmaki Regionals 2024. You’ll love it!

[@drwetwolf7978]

Its a green stone my cuz

[@ChrisColeman-w6x]

Some native Colters use the tung for intimidating your enemies

[@musicmad67]

Their face is their Pukana. The tane (men) bulge their eyes and stick out their tongue. The wahine (women) bulge their eyes and stick out their chin. Wahine would oftentimes fight alongside their tane in battle. Imagine a soldier crouching in a dense forest then spins around the last thing he see's is a wahine pukana.. quiet and effective. I always thought wahine were scarier than tane 😂

[@mb68nz35]

Oh my gosh! You did a great job putting this together!

[@aotaslays]

When other people have more respect for Maori than our own country…🫶🏼

[@aotaslays]

Should check out Alien Weaponry and Devilskin if you havent already

[@ttawhaki]

Green stone taonga

[@Shadookie]

the tribe your seeing in this video "tuhoe" were subject to brutal dawn raids by police a while ago.

[@Shenzenxo]

You need to react to Nga Puna O Waiorea 2024 Polyfest, it's a kapahaka performance of seven items including the haka!!😊

[@fnaflorefans-xn5ob]

I am a māori but i think during the māori vs british the haka was during the war? Or not but when they stick their tougune out their showing their not afraid and will not have their land taken over

[@leoniemccormack6245]

Polynesian and maori are the vikings of the South Pacific,

[@Aotearoa267]

Its a whale bone around his neck. Warrior face and tongues out is a( Pukana ).

[@iimanavatar61]

In my observation, we relate immensely to the tribe in the Avatar movie whose lives and environment are impacted by greed and money (colonialism at its fullest). Makes me very aware of the evil around us in this respect😠

[@honeperrott9607]

pukana is a challenge e taaku hoa

[@corruptioncatchernz]

No mate its a challenge to who ever oppose them.

[@Ngatikahu-aka-panbadass]

this is the song Kai Kara France came out to in his last UFC fight

[@Ngatikahu-aka-panbadass]

you should watch Tame Iti Ted Talk and Koos Wabeke Ted Talk and the maori side steps modern pepeha

[@juicystar815]

Stan just love every thing about you as a person ,husband ,father and and family and friends just an amazing good hearted man and singer ,your songs touch my heart even brings tears love that you bring your culture and beautiful country to share with us all God Bless on your journey God has so much more for you and how blessed we are to be on the journey with you 🇦🇺🙏💙♥️🫶