Te Vaka - Lakalaka

[@kiy0shi4prez92]

I'm a Native Hawaiian and won't lie, my heart smiled when the hula dancer appeared! mahalo a nui aloha 💙

[@animahio.o]

same also a native Hawaiian ❤ mahalo for the comment

[@nyquilsleepah]

@@ImJin-la that was hula. She even had a mumu on

[@bigpapajohn3563]

as a polynesia from not just hawaiian blood but mixed polynesian and asian i’m absolutely in love. 🤍

[@amandajohnson7403]

wait what are you talking about? we are not copying Mongolian music at all LMAO.

[@pacificwarrior1197]

@@amandajohnson7403 forget about him he's probably Filipino.

[@bebby_suka9192]

Respect to our beloved most favorite group, Te Vaka for representing the entire pacific islands. No matter where we are and who we are, our love and bond runs deeper than we show it! this song may have not connected me to my roots but I sure damn did enjoy and love the hard work and dedication put into at least telling a piece of the story from their experience. It isn't often that us tokelauans are recognized, but they have always found a way to share each story as they travel and meet aigas. I'm very pleased and happy listening to all albums by Te Vaka. The connection with each song is what brings me closer to where I came from, but also makes me appreciate the people around me, how I was raised culturally, the story even with my ancestry and background. Through my bloodline, I stand proud to be mixed of each and every kind of Polynesian including being a Virgin Islander to being a German. It's a blessing to carry it all in me and where it began! Speaking all languages since 4 (not fluent in all but mostly in tokelauan and Samoan) the appreciation through this video though, thank you Te Vaka and those who were able to be a part of the team to bring this film together! #SukaBloodline #TuiTokelau🇹🇰🇹🇰🇹🇰💙

[@rawirikahaki2621]

yes we do

[@jacoblangbayan1397]

On behalf of the Igorots (Warrior Clans) from the Northern high mountains of the Philippines, Mabuhay! We respect, cherish and love your culture! We both have strongly preserved our cultures and way of life despite of our histories of colonization. We have nothing but love and respect for you guys!

[@hello-u2w]

I'm Egyptian but my grandmother was from Samoa. One day I want to go visit the island. Especially after watching this video. Well done! If anyone knows of any Polynesian /Samoan cultural organizations in Canada, please let me know.

[@faaugasalinamatautia5456]

Oh sorry only in Hawaii n American but Hawaii has the polynesian culture center if u want to visit all island in one full day 😍

[@gussymane6672]

Hey I’m Polynesian

[@jonyfreston256]

Polonesian....🤣🤣🤦🏾‍♂️

[@anzelirisfatupaito5068]

Come and breath and feel the roots of your Samoan culture blood run deep in you as you get to see and experience the customs traditions and norms in the motherland. Talofa from Samoa.

[@Cinderbellieeeee]

I visited my aunt in Toronto and performed with their group downtown, for polynesian celebration day there!! Not sure if they still get together, but i believe they are called Samoans in Toronto haha. We are all sprinkles all over the world- 💖

[@AngraMangi]

....God Bless the indigenous people of the Pacific Islands which rightfully includes Maori from New Zealand and Aboriginals from Australia....much LOVE and RESPECT from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬🎶🔥🌿💥✅🎉

[@thegreatdivide825]

Australian Aboriginals aren't Polynesian, their origins lie in India

[@warrenpoultney8215]

@@thegreatdivide825 They didn't say Polynesian :) Not dissing what you correctly noted but you're responding to something not said. Read again (no shade intended)

[@thegreatdivide825]

@@warrenpoultney8215 Pacific Islanders are the indigenous Polynesians, Australian Aboriginals have nothing to do with it

[@warrenpoultney8215]

@@thegreatdivide825 Like I said, read what was said again. The word Polynesian was not used, and a distinction of difference was made.

[@thegreatdivide825]

@@warrenpoultney8215 The Pacific Islanders are the Polynesians you goose, the Australian Aboriginals should not be "rightfully included" as "indigenous Pacific Islanders". Have you got it now idiot? You are thicker than two planks 🤦‍♂️

[@serenkeating7672]

As an Irish person it's wonderful to see people taking such joy in a culture that resisted a cultural genocide at the hands of the British.

[@alimoe1970]

I'm half Irish and Half Polynesian and the music from both sides of my history really get me every time.

[@hafsamohamed3555]

I legit love Irish folks. I'm American, a poc muslim and Irish people are always fighting for the underdog and y'all have shown me nothing but grace.

[@ScarlettKitsune]

As a Scot, I feel the same.

[@tizza2297]

Thank you we poly people as Samoan thank you malo

[@amaiatk7936]

It wasn't just the Brits. French colonies the Tahitians, Americans hit Samoa and Hawaii, and Spanish also with Rapanui/Easter island. Brits biggest influence is in Aotearoa/New Zealand

[@mutheu_]

I'm African specifically a Kenyan but my goodness this is soo epic 👏👏love the moves and ur culture so rich...I am so indulging myself in ur culture

[@c.lstrife]

Mahalo nui loa ❤❤❤

[@natashaomondi326]

Am Kenyan too!!

[@koliafarani5263]

Abigail Mutheu welcome to join the culture man

[@mutheu_]

@Kolai Farani I'm definitely doing so very soon

[@microkosrae]

WTH are you talking? Don't you know how awesome African culture is? In my opinion, african people makes the best music and dance. Be proud my African sister, love from the Pacific island💯💗😘

[@jazieri2001]

Hope we polynesians continue to gain recognition for our beautiful culture❤ Im Samoan and love all the polynesian islands!!!

[@marcuskennedy9617]

+Marigolds & Honeysuckle i agree i dont like it either. history has alot to do with this divide. Wished there wasnt any racism as im sick of the ignorence.

[@dbddre779]

jazieri2001 Samoan pride💯🌊

[@Suiw003]

So true.

[@FedericoRossiMoriCFL3]

Hi, I'm really interested to leaen your language, I mean hawaiian language, I don't know the differences between your islands (if them exist) but i really want to learn about your language and culture, by know i have red a book written by Scott Cunningham about hawaiian's culture, now I want to learn basic language, is it possible by books? Or i must plain there and learn by talking?

[@dbddre779]

Federico Rossi I'm samoan our languages are different but what you want to learn exactly

[@thebluesumba8691]

Pacific Islander countries: Melanesian countries: 1. Indonesia 🇮🇩 (East Nusa Tenggara Province, North Maluku Province, Maluku Province, West Papua Province and Papua Province). 2. Timor-Leste 🇹🇱. 3. Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 (UK 🇬🇧). 4. Solomon Islands 🇸🇧 (UK 🇬🇧). 5. New Caledonia 🇳🇨 (France 🇫🇷). 6. Vanuatu 🇻🇺. 7. Fiji 🇫🇯. Micronesian countries: 1. Palau 🇵🇼. 2. Northern Mariana Islands 🇲🇵 (USA 🇺🇸). 3. Guam 🇬🇺 (USA 🇺🇸). 4. Federated States Of Micronesia 🇫🇲. 5. Marshall Islands 🇲🇭. 6. Kiribati 🇰🇮. 7. Nauru 🇳🇷. Polynesian countries: 1. USA 🇺🇸 (Hawaii State). 2. Tuvalu 🇹🇻 (UK 🇬🇧). 3. Wallis And Futuna 🇼🇫 (France 🇫🇷). 4. Fiji 🇫🇯 (Rotuma Island Division). 5. Tonga 🇹🇴. 6. Norfolk Island 🇳🇫 (Australia 🇦🇺, UK 🇬🇧). 7. New Zealand 🇳🇿 (UK 🇬🇧). 8. Tokelau 🇹🇰 (New Zealand 🇳🇿, UK 🇬🇧). 9. Samoa 🇼🇸. 10. American Samoa 🇦🇸 (USA 🇺🇸). 11. Niue 🇳🇺 (New Zealand 🇳🇿, UK 🇬🇧). 12. French Polynesia 🇵🇫 (France 🇫🇷). 13. Cook Islands 🇨🇰 (New Zealand 🇳🇿, UK 🇬🇧). 14. Pitcairn Islands 🇵🇳 (UK 🇬🇧). 15. Chile 🇨🇱 (Easter Island Province, Valparaíso Region). I love ❤️ all Pacific Islander songs.

[@deda9829]

You forgot Madagascar :)

[@zr.695]

New calédonia🇳🇨 and Uvea and futuna 🇼🇫

[@avilik13]

We don't really claim Indonesia just the Melanesian islands they colonized.

[@nobiliosaureumteague7691]

🇼🇸🇨🇰🇫🇯🇨🇭

[@nekeycandido8530]

🇫🇲

[@e.markmitchell211]

I really love that Te Vaka is getting their due praises, and that Polynesian/Pacific Islander culture is getting honored and respected. All of our cultures have joys to share, and the more I see people from all over the world celebrating international beauty like this song and video, recognizing ourselves (or at least the joy within ourselves if nothing else) and being appreciative of our variations in life, the more I gain a wee bit of hope that maybe the human race can get it together after all. Hope, not confidence, but hope is something! :D

[@lybsilverback7715]

I'm so glad and proud of all the Pacific Islander representation nowadays! Growing up in Polynesia, it's about damn time! Having Micronesian decent though, makes me eagerly await the timr when Micronesian cultures get exposure and celebration!

[@trenae77]

Loving the range of representation here. Where cultures may have much in common, they still have their differences and they come together here as various strands of the harmony!

[@alexsdb9712]

The Pacific Islander family.

[@amariahg5450]

Every time I watch this video all I can think of is how beautiful Polynesian/Islander cultures are, and also how proud Opetaia must be that his kids are following in his footsteps and keeping their cultural music alive.

[@ambo9569]

Right??? I’m stoked the next generation gets to experience the Te Vaka sound 😊

[@ynpro3483]

Wow! I can't understand a single word, but this song definitely uplifts my mood 👏👏 love from Philippines ❤

[@faaugasalinamatautia5456]

Oh i love Philippines but im a Samoan i always wanted to visit the beutyful biggest city of Melina i think i say that wrong ?

[@GemmrDeano]

Manila

[@mrcool9672]

Polynesians traveled through Central Philippines. You will find language similarities in older tribes.

[@steveboy7302]

Bruh you weren't there so shut up

[@dalastkanakamaoli9058]

@@mrcool9672 we barely related now we had a Similar ancestor we totally different now

[@raulahti]

I'm living in Finland (northern europe for those who still doesn't know) and for me this music brings alot of good feelings and reminds me the facts, somewhere it's a summer all year round... :) Peace!

[@blackhat6155]

One Love.

[@feitaniini513]

Tommi Raulahti mitä! Katos suomalainen!!😂

[@blackhat6155]

@FinestCapeFortnite 🖕

[@nanci_sousa]

Torilla tavataan!

[@kulipemazephyr1195]

Come to the...light side??🤣

[@marasilvaroa]

We hear so little of the Pacific islands in the US :'( I love these videos because it opens the world to cultures and the wonderful people that they rarely hear about! After watching Moana and loving all the songs I ended up here :D

[@jaqenhghar2970]

depends where in the U.S. you're from. Maybe it's unheard of back east, but there's plenty of Pacific Islanders in Hawai'i, Utah, California, Alaska, Washington (state), Oregon, Idaho, Texas, Nevada and Arizona.

[@yesno7445]

isilkur The US doesnt even know much about its own neighbor let alone the pacific islands

[@kinotara__5180]

America has roughly 752,131 counted Islanders. 🇦🇺Australia has 1,468,321 counted Islanders. 🇳🇿 New Zealand's population is 4,749,598 I live in a Suburb called Melton in Melbourne that has a large number of Samoans! (nearly every second house) XD

[@avilik13]

@@kinotara__5180 ewww Melton lol jokes... kinda

[@kinotara__5180]

avilik13 No your right Melton is shit! crappy area. 😂

[@tetaumanaho4429]

Proud to be polynesian🥰and i love all the countries in the pacific that it is polynesian,melanesian or micronesian❤❤❤we are a family

[@joneerasito4504]

Please 🙏 idkk add ❤❤ and School 🏫 🙏 ❤❤

[@Jaron22]

Chamoru from Guahan (Guam) here. Keep the culture alive!

[@alexsdb9712]

Very true. A very vast and large region and part of the world, but all linked genetically, ethnically, culturally, historically.

[@ZyanyaT1]

I'm here because of Moana. I don't understand nor have studied the culture, the language or the dancing. Don't understand anything but I'm in love with everything. I've watched this over and over again. Hope to get to know these beautiful islands, culture and people someday. Love from Venezuela!

[@Kiki-reads]

Same with me. Still loving them 2 years later

[@JulienTT]

From Trini this is really good

[@iheartaiyana]

Oh! Its a very lovely culture! I am samoan but I have family from different island cultures. Its soooo cool. I really hope to one day go to samoa and learn the samoan language. English is currently my only language.

[@erikhamartinezhdz.2196]

Es una cultura muy Bonita ... El lenguaje es hermoso... Saludos a Venezuela.

[@ashantehills3216]

@Mr WestSide Ohweh, bro down bad 😂😂

[@sherrycq]

Like 90% of the world, I learned about Te Vaka through Moana. :) It's such a healing movie for me as a Filipino-American, even though it's an uphill battle finding info about Filipino culture that wasn't Catholicized. I knew I'd love the rest of your music and especially your Beats album because I go to drum circles with my Native American friend. The song was already awesome, and the video is breathtaking!

[@kajolu4117]

It is better to go to New Zealand. There are more islanders there than in Australia. As for Steve Boy, he can shut up because any mash up, introducing new cultures to each other is how we learn to love ❤

[@edmarsabado4033]

Filipino is Micronesian but We have ancestor from pacific islander, Israel, Asia, Africa, Hispanic so we are mix I told you Pacific Islander is big filipino.

[@edmarsabado4033]

@@steveboy7302 Nomad? Where this tribe from?

[@kajolu4117]

@@steveboy7302 Hawaiian's are only 1 Polynesian group though. You have several others like Samoans for instance who love learning about new cultures. Nomad isn't a Maori tribe from New Zealand. So please stop feeding misinformation to Edmar Sabado.

[@kajolu4117]

@@steveboy7302 actually Maori aren't more influential. New Zealand is but I can guarantee people in America know who Samoans are more than Maori. So you can keep your lil dreamworld to yourself lmfao

[@jimgilbert9984]

My family lived in Hawaii when I was a child (1st through 3rd grades), and I loved it. Watching this made me smile and brought some joy into my heart. Thank you. Aloha ❤

[@selmakwenyii]

I absolutely love it!! 😍 TE VAKA...We love you in New Caledonia 🇳🇨 Hope one day you will come again and perform in our island! Proud to be a Pacific islander...💕✊ 🇳🇿 🇻🇺 🇸🇧 🇫🇯 🇰🇮 🇵🇬 🇹🇴 🇼🇸 🇹🇰 🇼🇫 🇵🇫 🇨🇰 🇳🇷 🇳🇺 🇲🇭 🇦🇸 🇳🇫 🇵🇼 ...

[@OfficialTevaka]

Thank you for the love! Glad you liked the video. We definitely hope to come back soon too, love New Caledonia. Best wishes and much alofas from us!

[@queenemma-lyn6042]

Perform in nauru 😭

[@paulriviere5547]

Me I m an Indian islander

[@rachelmaugata5675]

Paul Rivière cool

[@eleamaui]

szaaa la Caledonie 👍🏼

[@Takedownman]

Nothing can stop the Poly movement, but gout! Cheehoo

[@donniedrizzle]

All that spam

[@d_dork7253]

Kefe🤣

[@Anxakavz]

@@d_dork7253 mashii😭

[@enir6793]

🤣

[@linamajors6709]

🤣🤣🤣.

[@islandersamurai1934]

It makes me so proud to be Samoan, because all of our islanders have such a rich and beautiful culture 👍❤

[@silveramarolitaerari4325]

A proud Melanesian here to support ♥️ Love from West Papua

[@debzo4518]

I have just seen this video!! Amazing. Great representation of Polynesian culture. Love and greetings from your Melanesian sister from Papua New Guinea. Proud Pacific Islander here🇵🇬 ❤️💛🖤

[@morganl.kennedy3619]

I am part Native Hawaiian and this means so much to me! Te Vaka is right up there with Bruddah Iz, you guys are legends!

[@joash3714]

Man this video and jam makes me happy. This is Grammy worthy. So freaking beautiful. Always proud to be poly. Well done Te Vaka. You've aced it again

[@cheyennesmith6128]

This makes life in the universe so much more brighter. The imagery, dance, music and connecting of cultures brings me so much joy and excitement! So much love from Oklahoma, US.

[@BLACK_LIVES_MATTER64]

You know what they all say Melanesia is the heart and origin of all Polynesians.

[@sheralsingh]

The fact that this song unites all Pacific Islands is amazing!❤

[@Kava650]

I didn’t see Tonga and Fiji included but still glad for the Pasifika Neighbors 🤙🏽💯

[@k.i.7955]

Cannot stop smiling, oi au e,(oh my goodness)!! So proud to be a Tokelau!!! Represent!! Aloha atu & GB!!

[@MonarchistRomanov]

@@Kava650 1:13 The two women here are Fijian I can tell because of the unique patterns or Masi on their outfits.

[@younice9707]

I am not Polynesian but this popped up in my suggestions so I watched it... And I love it 😍

[@sunsetarts]

Same here. Love the music, and really admire the culture. Their ancestors conquered the Pacific Ocean when mine were still trying to figure out Europe's rivers. And they did it without maps, or compass, or any other navigation instruments. Just knowledge of the sea, the stars, the winds and currents. You really have to be in awe of the courage and skill it took to do what they did.

[@terorohaueparianag4835]

You Nice ?

[@Dluxn223]

we love you too :)

[@lusiaarmy2859]

Mekayla7 SAME! I LOVE POLYNESIA AND ITS PEOPLE ALSO.THEIR CULTURE I ALWAYS THINK TAHT I HAD TO BE BORN. IN POLYNESIA(in samoa🇼🇸🇼🇸❤❤💙)

[@mohdikram6694]

Greeting from Malaysian boy in Langkawi island melayu boy

[@Erinya558]

Polynesian culture amazes me in every way, I would love to travel throughout the Pacific one day and learn more from these incredible people. ❤️

[@josefa372]

The sound of the Pacific is so powerful!!!! Love Tevaka!!! Bula vinaka!

[@tinkerattitude]

In love with everything i am from the carribean islands (not Polynesian islands)but so in love with the culture,music 😍😍😍

[@armalvior]

Huge ♥ to all Pacific Islanders from the Philippines...

[@animahio.o]

hey come on yall are part of the pacific right ?? coming from a native hawaiian I feel that Filipinos are pacific Island too I mean island + pacific = pacific islanders love to you from hawaii 🌺

[@690baepi3]

@@animahio.o no not really sorry😬

[@katahi0749]

@@animahio.o 😬😬😬 ok

[@Rainjojo]

Im African American but hearing this music always puts me in a happy mood, pacific island culture is so beautiful ❤️

[@GustavoUchoasProfessor]

I'm from Brazil and I love the culture and Hstory of Polynesia and Melanesia! Gustavo Uchôas - City: Varginha

[@realsonhador]

Gustavo Uchoas Edmilson de Jardim Varginha zona Sul de SP Kkkkkk

[@b2stparadise]

Not micronesia? 😭

[@bmaiamusic]

Muito que bem,sô

[@bp2899]

@@b2stparadise I'm from Brazil and I also love Micronesia 🥰

[@katahi0749]

@@b2stparadise micronesian is cool 🤙 one Of My favourite micro cultures is chomorro culture ❤️ Lalokau from🇵🇬

[@imgodzilla6818]

Love from Mexico 🇲🇽🔥 idk what they saying but it sounds fiyah ☺️❤️

[@erikaivonne4079]

IsLaNd BaBy Tv same same

[@imgodzilla6818]

Erika Ivonne ☺️☺️☺️🔥

[@otelematamu9355]

Hahaha,love love and more love,

[@whatarewedoinghere5335]

Chayyyyy, proud to be from the Pasifika🇫🇯🤙

[@aelet17]

I love seeing Olivia and Dave dance together :) ...Especially, in Lukitau!

[@doughnut103]

MUCH LOVE FROM FIJI!! VINAKA VAKALEVU!!

[@RhysGFrelsa-Eudyptula]

I love this style... it's engaging and exciting and just draws you in... making you want to move and dance with the music. Whether you know the words or not. I wish I could find more of this style.

[@sitka908]

Pacific spirit 😍 so proud to come from Pacific! #Pacifika #Fenua ✊

[@mangijayapura5328]

I love this song. Regards from: West Papua (Indonesia).

[@CrisBD]

OMG, I didn't know that Pacific islanders made such a cool music. Greetings from Colombia.

[@88amilale]

This mean a video clip chooo hooo good to see the samoan culture on this clip 😊😊😊😊 straight #685 baby 🇼🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸

[@akam0neyy]

This cinematography is lovely! Captures our essence in a beautiful light. Credit to the creative minds & artists behind it all. Never stop being passionate & loud.

[@kapuelias192]

Stunning beautiful island girls!!❤️

[@pattersonlui5842]

BIG SHOUTS TO OUR BEAUTIFUL PACIFIC ISLANDS . PROUD TO BE BORN TO THESE LOVELY ISLANDS !!!!

[@enefj4173]

I love it ✔ thanks te vaka for featuring #Fiji in your performance 😘😘 x

[@leavemealoneimintroverted1850]

I keep coming back to this song, it feels me with so much energy ❤

[@Delonito1]

Love from Maluku!

[@lasvegashula]

Te Vaka is the best!!! Way to bring out Tokelau. Love your jams. Keeps us moving in dance classes.

[@foxyma6826]

All island people are amazing and beautiful, and its something we need to start embracing.

[@MrJuanito931228]

It's so beautiful......I always admired Polynesian culture and its people. I believe if people were to put aside any notions of superiority and differences, they'll see the beautiful vast world for them to explore just as the Polynesians felt when they first ventured out into the sea.

[@harrymiram6621]

It would be SO easier, right? They Can IF they wanted to but Corrupt leaders/governments ALWAYS think...More Is Bestest! Greed/Pride Knows NO Bounds....

[@steveboy7302]

tongan and samoans

[@elisepaul9695]

proud to islander it's so beautiful

[@w4veismmusicnepal58]

Some tribes in this world prefer their tradition over modernization. Love to see this ❤

[@j_b2397]

in the middle of the chaos of the virus and losing my job here in late 2020 i have been surprised to find comfort in the music from both the African and Polynesian people and cultures. this music, it feels so vibrant and rich with life that im finding my own Italian background to be downright stuffy and dull in comparison.

[@hoore8820]

love from tahiti! ❤️

[@Darcaster]

WOW BLOW MY MIND! Thank you for sharing cousins!!!

[@sagittariusone2753]

Love to all Islanders of Polynesia,Micronesia and Melanesia :)

[@Injra]

Jose Piscano Well that’s because the language and culture is different

[@notjenoa]

Love from a Moluccan❤️

[@Horonos119]

Paradise Land ;)

[@avilik13]

@@josepiscano2757 You tone deaf as hell. The comment was about Pacific Islanders specifically. Stay in your lane.

[@avilik13]

@@josepiscano2757 seriously, you sounded like those "All lives matter" people. Why would you comment something like that when the original comment was specifically about Pacific Islanders who are already underrepresented as is? We are minorities amongst minorities. The Austronesian connection is a recent discovery but none of the Pacific Islands countries' oral histories or traditions have ties to our Asian forebears or mentions travel back westward towards Africa (Madagascar). Even if we do share an ocean Southeast Asians are still not Micronesian, Melanesian or Polynesian and they have their ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and are not a part of the Pacific Islands forum so why would we include them when we've never acknowledged our ties from millenia ago? That'd be like asking why Europeans are not included when western countries with a large white population like America and Australia do things.

[@ashnadewar8420]

Love from Fiji guys I've followed Te Vaka since I was in primary school and even then I remember performing to Pate Pate and Tutuki with my girls ❤❤😍

[@shuvommarak5836]

I see lots of Indians living in Fiji

[@lughanandi1743]

Shuvom Marak i remember quite a lot before i moved out of fiji

[@duychungnguyen8623]

i love you

[@691gorl2]

Yeah I'm still a minor and I have started following Te Vaka

[@lov3tiaaa518]

@@shuvommarak5836 yeah so they can help us with the farm and other stuff

[@eduardoglzv.3072]

GRACIAS TE VAKA!!! Mauruuru roa!!! This song helped me to save myself!! I'm a tahitian dancer, from Mexico, I had troubled times, I was very down myself and at the hardest moment while seeking for polynesian music I came to listen this song, then my feet began to tap-tap, I got myself up and started dancing... my head was clearer and my heart beat OK!. Since then everything have improved little by little. Now I'm back at Ori Tahiti and back to my good self! After, I learned that LAKALAKA means steps (step/step)... such CHEEHOO I felt ! :D Te Vaka "knows the way" for sure ;) !!!

[@DavidLoraJr]

I can't stop watching this music video. It's just amazing!!! Makes me want to go their islands to learn their language, their culture, their dance and see what tattoos I can get from them. Their dance by the way are so energetic and culturally.

[@tomsannicolas2443]

I just love the music! Good job The Vaka. You carry a wide banner for many from our Pacific homes...near and far. God bless. ❤️

[@echojulietanievas6169]

Olivia's presence, beauty & craft truly an embodiment of a polynesian princess. Te Vaka nailed this song!! More power to you...

[@kanhogantoomagatuala6501]

This is my culture... Proud to be Samoan.. Great music vid guys

[@jakeburton7301]

No hate but the words sung in this song is actually Tokelauan

[@nicii179]

I have such a huge admiration and respect and fascination for the culture of you islanders, I‘m very thankful I‘m able to „participate“ with watching your videos (I‘m austrian I really hope I use the correct english terms pls forgive me if not)

[@teinelotonuu6516]

Nah it's alright hope you visit our beautiful islands one day alofa atu.

[@isopomolesi4389]

ALOFA ATU (lots of love)

[@oldgrumpym37]

I am continually amazed at the diverse cultures we enjoy on Spaceship Earth!!! Thank you!

[@bigmocha4694]

Each Pacific Island culture is beautiful and amazing.

[@EvilHag888]

I loved how almost each Polynesian island was represented! Mahalo, mahalo, mahalo!!

[@TheMelchezidek12]

Kama K. Not tonga

[@jaqenhghar2970]

@melchezidek lavulo: Well he or she did say "ALMOST". They probably thought Tonga was a tribe in Africa. #HorsePower

[@ellietanaka4958]

Jaqen H'ghar african tribe? bruh wtf 😂😂

[@TheMelchezidek12]

Jaqen H'ghar valar morghulis

[@jaqenhghar2970]

@Ellie Tanaka-KKM. You never heard of the Tonga tribes of Zambia and Zimbabwe? They're real lol.

[@gracehaley5071]

Polynesian/Samoan cultures are so beautiful I love them so much

[@bighawaiianpunch3534]

Why did you put samoan? They are polynesians also

[@amaiatk7936]

@@bighawaiianpunch3534 people always do that weird shit 😂🤦‍♂️. I always see Polynesia/Maori or Polynesia/Tongan smh

[@indunil1996chamini]

I just felt like the cartoon film "Moana" is real while watching this 💗💗💗💗💗😊 Love from Sri Lanka .

[@lenennghipopi1484]

These people are so beautiful,the music, the culture,really wish i could meet one,they are amazing

[@animahio.o]

take a trip much love thankyou for appreciating our culture from a native Hawaiians ❤🌺

[@Lycius]

My favorite part, near the beginning, when the drummers just cast their sticks to the side, as if to say, "Okay, you go, girl!" Except in other songs, like, "We know the way," you can tell they're carrying the entire rythm. Like, they kick in and everyone starts to groove.

[@vaianarieu105]

Le clip est magnifique 😍

[@tomasjonstefansson2287]

Vaïana Harea tahiti?

[@urbainetuariidinand4559]

TAHITI 🏝 Yes !!!! Le clip , 😻les filles !!!! SO LOVELY ❤ Merci .

[@lov3tiaaa518]

Bruh this is amazing love from fiji 💕🇫🇯

[@lov3tiaaa518]

Even tho it's a old song lol

[@faailoalafaele465]

I love the dance off with the boys

[@gstack5739]

Respect from Micronesia💪

[@dareshnichetty1880]

Good morning New Zealand

[@righteous4775]

No doubt this is playing in my household now my neighbors are going to know the words before they see this beautiful video!!! Love to all my brothers and sisters in the islands!! Stay safe whanau Love from New Zealand

[@fonglalua]

I've just watched this and wow! Great to see my sister Pua repping #Tuvalu dance ... love to all the Foa'is featured. Keep it up Te Vaka #lakalaka is by far the best in my opinion kudos to Olivia and everyone!!

[@ripekawawatai4925]

Thank you for adding some new zealand in there 🇳🇿

[@anthonymanderson7671]

I truly love Polynesian music from zambia 🇿🇲❤️

[@bethanysui9613]

I literally have watch this so many times I love this song

[@daNanaKo]

This remind me of Moana 😍. So beautiful. Embrace our culture ❤️❤️

[@qaaqqutsiaqtaatsiaq8796]

I am a Greenlander, so I am very far away haha also I don’t have any connections to Polynesia and also don’t know a lot about it. But I just loved that song, that video, everything. Although I don’t understand one word (what language is that btw?) it just made me happy to see indigenous people taking pride in their culture and language and showing it to the world. I think we could all need a bit more of that all over the world. :) Greetings from Greenland :D

[@Dino13]

I have been interested in polynesian culture since Lilo & Stitch 😂😂 but I love how in the past years things like Moana and haka on events like red carpets and sports really have put Polynesians on the spotlight. I wish we keep getting more of this on mainstream media.

[@haira-hcomsomderobg4773]

Olivia reminds me of Aubrey Plaza. Btw, this video is amazing and it exceeded all my expectations

[@carolprasad7149]

I love this. I'm a biracial Fijian here. Shout out to all my biracial Pacific Islanders

[@alcapone8193]

what does biracial mean??🤔

[@katahi0749]

@@alcapone8193 a mix of two different races meaning he's half fijian

[@alcapone8193]

@@katahi0749 I was just trolling 😝😜🤣👍 Funny how you answered and the person who made the comment didn't LOL.

[@katahi0749]

@@alcapone8193 U wanna troll ok Umm she/he's biracial Fijian Meaning he/she's not pure Fijian Basically not even Fijian at all Hahahah WTF trolling Also JK

[@aaronalkor]

This deserves more likes. Uptown Funk has 15 million likes, and I feel this song is up there with them

[@janicerstone1872]

Simply beautiful.😊

[@laorinfilet6579]

I literally have chills..... this is beautiful

[@PhillyJawnJay]

I'm not polynesian but I love the culture so much💙💙

[@lazer8961]

Not only polynesia, Pacific Islanders. Fiji is featured in the video and is a Melanesian country.

[@katahi0749]

@@lazer8961 it's there because it features Polynesian cultures And Fiji culture is nothing like other melanesian culture's it's Polynesian

[@carolyn6689]

What a beautiful song and video 💕😍🌺💃🏻👍🏻Love it ,even in May 2022 .Greetings from the US.

[@ameliacevariki7523]

So proud to be an Oceanian

[@stitchproject6262]

This is amazing I love it and it shows our heritage

[@downtoearth5108]

Talofa ni Te Vaka. You got this Olivia, natural musician.

[@raidenaivi3967]

This music video never fails to bring a genuine smile out of me

[@dawnl7858]

Me to! It's just so uplifting!

[@kanakasofoahu7454]

I love being Polynesian and love this video aloha from hawaii

[@Aloha1041]

Cheeeeeeee HOOOOOOOOO

[@outsidechambaz]

KANAKA'S OF OAHU E HAWAIIAN

[@richardkekiwi5002]

Mauian here. Wow dis was epic.

[@lanijay4852]

I love this song....love to all the polynesian islands......💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 # proud islander

[@55limit8]

Love it. Te vaka has been and will always be one of my favourite band. It's good Tuvalu made it in the cut haha because I'm from there, now residing in NZ.

[@putitavai6318]

NICE same