Te Maurea Whiritoi: Poi 2021

Hamilton Girls' and Boys' High Kapa Haka group perform this powerful number at the 2021 Tainui Kapa Haka Competition held at Claudelands Arena. With this performance, the group qualified to represent the region at the next National Secondary Schools competition.

[@agorapanologia]

I was so into this performance that I didn't notice until several rewatches in that the girl in front lost one of her poi lol. Props for not letting that affect her at all and still killing it with one poi ball.

[@osaruguex]

i remember when i first noticed it my heart dropped for her😭

[@ChrisStratus-iz2rc]

Omg i watched this so many times and I hadn't noticed. That's how good she was 😍

[@michaeljm7767]

This is the truly LIFE-CHANGING rabbit hole I never knew awaited me. I am absolutely BLOWN AWAY by how amazing this is. And I'm a Canadian that (unfortunately) doesn't even understand what is being sung.

[@nicki_mustaine]

I'm from NZ and even I don't know what is being said

[@efobust2859]

Neither to we New Zealanders. And the people singing it probaply dont really understand it either. Its more of a cultural thing. Using the native language

[@margfoxon]

Fantastic to see this. I started the first Maori Culture group at the Girls High School in 1968 when I went there as a teacher. Its fabulous to see how professional school kapa haka groups are now.

[@guydw1251]

They are high school students?! Bloody amazing. I thought they were a national troupe. So good!

[@sally1111100]

This performance gave me goosebumps, absolutely wonderful ❤️

[@nikkithaller3006]

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Makes me wish i could be a part of something so deeply cultural with deep roots. Strong with unity and love.

[@cliffmathew]

It isn't necessary. You will be alright.

[@omggiiirl2077]

Well dayum! I'm speechless!

[@WegottaLovett]

Lovely! Just found this. Well done, Hamilton Girls' and Boys His School. Greetings from Redlands, California (the Greater Los Angeles area.) My sister is Whaea Mere Meha-Uelese, of Hamilton Girls High.

[@bert1029]

Wowwww, the dancers literally look like they’re sparkling from a distance

[@Brissieskater1]

Congratulations must be extended to our Kiwi cousins across the ditch - this performance is first class and very entertaining.

[@whoami2179]

So energetic ❤. Thank you for bringing love and power to me.

[@QuantumGuideConnection]

Thank you from my soul to you.

[@aike4911]

Since I saw this video it has become an obsession, it never ceases to amaze me, everything is so incredible, the dances, the voices, I am in love. Could someone tell me what country, town, or island this culture belongs to? I would be very grateful.

[@anotherdeaddave5749]

Haka is from Polynesian Māori culture, the native people of New Zealand! The Tainui is a tribal confederation made up of various Māori tribes, and the Kapa Haka Festival is held once every two years to highlight the Haka performances of various schools :)

[@aike4911]

​@@anotherdeaddave5749 Thank you so much for telling me! I would love to go to New Zealand sometime, what amazes me the most is that they are people who still go to school and still do spectacular dancing, although I don't know if it is correct to call it "dancing", I am a bit ignorant in those matters.

[@claricegutmann7920]

I belong to this Tribe.

[@liebepam]

@clarice gutmann what is the name of this song? This is such an amazing performance that I would love a live version of this.

[@SparksArtandCosplay]

Such beautiful display of a wonderful culture!

[@kerrygold6494]

Well done, beautiful performance, love from America 💕

[@dfrxcersfdxz7639]

what is the name of the song, it's beautiful

[@philmiller4961]

WONDERFUL!

[@mabelpriscila7282]

¡¡Que hermoso!!

[@martabh8619]

Super Hermoso y muy buena coordinación en la danza Por favor. Me pueden decir como se llama la canción. Gracias. Ah y si la podrías subtitulada al español. Mil bendiciones.

[@ryn8101]

this is so beautiful

[@kellyjohnson1766]

i love the ledar

[@kellyjohnson1766]

i dont know how to say it

[@PerrincinaSprecaci]

Does anyone know what the cultural significance of twirling the poi balls is, what it represents? I see the same in traditional Hawaiian hula.

[@siegeaye]

This is awesome but I’m distracted by the poi on the floor lol

[@sharoneelarii6734]

Qu'elle est le titre de cette chanson?? S'il vous plaît

[@beberivera7011]

I'd like yo know as well!

[@johndwayne3481]

Greeting from a German town in Texas. Boerne. Wow!

[@kellyjohnson1766]

kia ora ❤🤍🖤 i love it😘👦🏾

[@raquel29883]

Very, very beautiful

[@nataliadelianidi1690]

Absolutely brilliant!!! What are those instruments the girls are holding?

[@Nevernamed]

They're called Poi

[@ourpeople-g7r]

They are used to hide meth in them.

[@riko-uk1xi]

te-kingi maniopoto thanks

[@kapkereopa8685]

What's the name of the tenor ?

[@camb9063]

im just thinking about how much practice it must of taken to avoid the poi tangling in the skirt

[@danipecosa3467]

What is the song about ?

[@sofang930]

I have a feeling this is the next disney movie. 😏

[@amysoucy2162]

Moana

[@AlbinoTanuki]

What’s the name of the song?

[@osaruguex]

kūmara irikura i think! i’m not māori so i’m sorry if i spelt it wrong

[@heuanh878]

Sơn Tinh không nhận Quà! A Kê Sa Tề! Ô Mê Đê Tô Gồ Giai Mát sừ.

[@weseehowcommiegoogleis3770]

Those fems know their way around the food bar.

[@anabelmorales2419]

Me encanta💖💖💖