How do you feel about mixing two religious ceremonies into one wedding? Share your opinions and experiences with us below!
@clod85 жыл бұрын
Everyone blends traditions because we all have different backgrounds and influences at this point. The only thing that really matters is love
@kaywatson65052 жыл бұрын
Two shall be as one. The ceremonial incorporation of both heritages being brought into the marriage is a powerful acknowledgement.
@JATP-wp6eh2 жыл бұрын
@@kaywatson6505 sadly it won’t pass on to the kids. I’m mixed race. And it sucks. I’m white when im in the Philippines. And im Filipino with Americans. People would always ask me at school in California, “who is that old white guy that picks you up?”
@betc2932 жыл бұрын
@@JATP-wp6eh that's not always the case but I will say as a mixed kid that identity acceptance is a journey.
@cassandraellen80025 жыл бұрын
Māori culture is incredible.
@refinery295 жыл бұрын
+cassandraellen We agree!
@mikan125 жыл бұрын
Kiwi here! My cousins did a haka for my husband and I on our wedding day. Beautiful, strong, and moving.
@refinery295 жыл бұрын
+seizeandfumble That's amazing!!
@stregamorte5 жыл бұрын
I cry every time I watch a Haka. So beautiful
@deirdrelarson4015 жыл бұрын
Beautiful I love the Haka traditions and seeing it being included in their wedding was lovely. God bless your union.
@iceprincessreyes725 жыл бұрын
New Zealand is by far the only country (to my knowledge) that I have seen embrace its indigenous roots despite colonialism attempting to take over
@Heyu7her34 жыл бұрын
How are we defining indigenous? How are we defining colonialism? Because countries in Africa, Central/South America, Asia, etc all embrace the ethnicities/cultures that make them.
@iceprincessreyes724 жыл бұрын
Heyu7her3 in a sense where they have decided to embrace their indigenous roots, rather compared to a country like the U.S. where throughout history, colonialism has decided to bury the indigenous culture and act like its nbd
@keamahia64134 жыл бұрын
@@iceprincessreyes72 Doing the haka is not embracing a culture lol. They tolerate us, nothing more nothing less.
@vytae94 жыл бұрын
Yeah because Maories stood their ground and are nobody to fuck with They are MASSIVE and know how to fight and had more of a nation compared to australian aboriginies
@keahithefieryone85134 жыл бұрын
@@iceprincessreyes72 soooo are you speaking for Hawaii?
@Levio4life5 жыл бұрын
I CANNOT be the only one that cried during the haka This is so beautiful
@minta15745 жыл бұрын
Levio4life As a North African woman I absolutely and unexpectedly shed a tear watching the haka. It’s is simply beautiful and enchanting ❤️
@heywaitMarlee4 жыл бұрын
I've seen some before that have legit made me cry. This one did too.
@AgentIzzy355 жыл бұрын
thank you for adding those little language tips. really helped understand the experience. beautiful!!!! many years of happiness to them.
@refinery295 жыл бұрын
+agentlzzy35 We're so glad you appreciate the details!
@atbeckh5 жыл бұрын
This video was gorgeous. Usually when I watch internationally produced videos on Maori culture, you can tell they barely did any research and I find myself picking their 'facts' apart but you clearly did your research and everything is shown so beautifully and respectfully.
@winterfells11174 жыл бұрын
I was born in NY Manhattan, NY, USA and posted to work in Auckland NZ some years ago. Fast forward--I would not surrender my NZ citizen for the world and so lucky to have moved here. It's moments like this emotional wedding video, I count my blessings to have met and married a beautiful Irish Maori woman and now have three wonderful children. With gratitude, I get to be part of their amazing national identity and experience their incredible living culture. x x
@iammilorex5 жыл бұрын
The Māori explanations were beautiful. Loved the Haka too.
@ChristinaG-d3u5 жыл бұрын
Ive never seen this ever in my life, its great learning something new everyday!!! This tradition is beautiful❤
@SR-ou9gz5 жыл бұрын
Hey fellow Army 💜
@ChristinaG-d3u5 жыл бұрын
@@SR-ou9gz oh hey there💜💜💜👀
@_chileanyways_6345 жыл бұрын
BTS makes me smile like an idiot UWU army
@ChristinaG-d3u5 жыл бұрын
@@_chileanyways_634 👋💜
@refinery295 жыл бұрын
+btsmakesmesmilelikeanidiot We're so glad you got something out of the video!
@LC-ej9uo5 жыл бұрын
Always invokes strong emotions and so beautiful to watch. Never stop honoring your culture and its traditions, and keep passing it down through the generations. Bless you on your marriage!
@bellajezz15 жыл бұрын
My sister in law got married at Stoneridge Estate in Queenstown, then got in a helicopter went to the top of some snow covered mountain and got photographs that money can’t buy. Honestly....oh. my. god. It is quite possibly one of the most BEAUTIFUL places on this planet. Every drunken iPhone photo I took looked like a professional shot, simply due to the amazing nature that is NZ. Truly magical. If anyone wants to do a destination wedding, seriously consider it because there is honestly nothing better.
@velvet1235 жыл бұрын
NZ is my top place to go and explore. It's just gorgeous.
@lanirowley21365 жыл бұрын
Makes me feel so proud to be a kiwi. I may not be Maori but I love seeing the culture represented and honored.
@kyramioso5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, special, cultural wedding! I love New Zealand so much and this was lovely to learn about Maori traditions and see indigenous culture being honoured.
@refinery295 жыл бұрын
+kyramioso29 We're so glad you checked out the video!
@taurusr.84755 жыл бұрын
It’s emotional to watch this tradition... so beautiful!
@Natalie-ng5wt5 жыл бұрын
Wow, so cool to see Aotearoa NZ Māori traditions included in an international video series 😍
@refinery295 жыл бұрын
+natalien We're so glad it means something to you!
@valerie49125 жыл бұрын
Great. Now I have to move to New Zealand.
@annabutterflyy65145 жыл бұрын
Always been so fascinated by the Mauri culture. Thank you for this! 💚
@sophieparata19585 жыл бұрын
Hate to be one of THOSE assholes but 'Māori' xD lmao please don't hurt me I was just correcting the spelling I not trying to start any beef
@marianagy80655 жыл бұрын
Sophie Parata lmao was about say the same thing xD lol
@sophieparata19585 жыл бұрын
@@marianagy8065 Haha
@refinery295 жыл бұрын
+annabutterflyy Thanks for checking out the video!
@sophieparata19585 жыл бұрын
@ Haha yeah, that was why I was like 'I don't want no beef'
@Sarahblairkelly5 жыл бұрын
“Our reception was in a wool shed” Yep, that’s a kiwi wedding.
@savannahleblanc49294 жыл бұрын
I’m Canadian but every Haka I see makes me bawl like a baby!! So beautiful ❤️
@northernsoutherngirl5 жыл бұрын
This was in my timeline today (7/28/19). I am not Maori, but I swear seeing The Haka performed always stirs something within me. Brings tears to my eyes. Such power!! And they are a gorgeous couple!!💕💕💕💕
@Rotavegas13 жыл бұрын
its called "wairua" (spirit)
@northernsoutherngirl3 жыл бұрын
@@Rotavegas1 thank you. So beautiful & powerful!!
@jalabi995 жыл бұрын
I get goosebumps every time I see the _haka_ performed. So beautiful.
@rmac55844 жыл бұрын
By far the prettiest Maori lady I've ever seen to date.
@racquelhoilett5 жыл бұрын
I don't know the deeper meanings behind a haka, and even though it's not a part of my culture, I always get so emotional when watching one - to the point of tears. I love it. Such love.
@jennafarrell57835 жыл бұрын
Check out beats by Dre haka for a short breakdown
@jennafarrell57835 жыл бұрын
P.s your heart knows the deeper mean 🤗
@bethafek61704 жыл бұрын
02:02 Oh my world! the view is stunning!
@faitharooo5 жыл бұрын
I've never heard of this before and I'm just watching in AWE at how awesome these traditions are
@janetDT19045 жыл бұрын
Oh my heart. Love this. Touched my heart seeing the guys press their noses to one another. Just beautiful xx
@courtneyhammond29415 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing our beautiful culture Refinery29
@refinery295 жыл бұрын
+courtneyhammond Thanks for supporting us by watching! :)
@sophiadiaz77365 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful couple and a beautiful wedding! Wishing them all the best ❤️
@carolinaelichalt79135 жыл бұрын
SO beautiful! and so so so well done Refinery! thank you for bringing light to amazing foreign things to people all around the world
@refinery295 жыл бұрын
+carolinaelichalt We're so glad you enjoyed it! :)
@pamelaallen65433 жыл бұрын
Haka's always make me tear up. Congratulations to you both.
@carolellis64173 жыл бұрын
Congratulations to you both. Live. love and laugh all your days. Blessed love. I love the natural aspect of your ceremony.
@ebateup5 жыл бұрын
Kia ora, I'm from New Zealand and although I am not Maori I do embrace it as part of New Zealand culture and use different Maori words and phrases throughout the day as I teach little ones. This was truly beautiful and the aroha/love between the couple and their family/whanau and friends was very obvious and beautiful to see especially during the haka. Lets not forget that scenery though, makes me very proud to be a kiwi :)
@refinery295 жыл бұрын
+ebateup That is so lovely! Thanks for leaving a positive comment.
@TheLordSpartan3004 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your wedding with us - amazing
@brieashley.985 жыл бұрын
They are hot , this is cool , the wedding was pretty asf
@metaverseplayer4 жыл бұрын
Brie Williams 🌝 Noticed you commented on another Haka video. Must’ve binged which I have been doing too haha
@susanevanasao20315 жыл бұрын
Good looking couple. Beautiful wedding. Haka... moving
@MaraMarrr4 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful!!!!! Such a beautiful meaning
@virginiacorcoran13263 жыл бұрын
Beautiful traditions!
@kaktees5 жыл бұрын
1:43 whoever she is, she has such a beautiful tattoo
@celestialfortuna94535 жыл бұрын
wow. so beautiful. such a wonderful culture. blessings to the families involved
@jannetatrenholm31415 жыл бұрын
I wish you a great life,filled with love,health and happiness!!!! Keep up the tradition, because it is beautiful!!!!!!🤗😍❤ The wedding is simple, not for show,but to celebrate the union of two loving people. I absolutely adore it!!!!👍❤👏
@junkochama5 жыл бұрын
Cute!! Nice job on repping Maori the right way @refinery29 ! Usually videos about us and our home make me...uncomfortable. But this was just adorable!!
@waaathu4 жыл бұрын
this is so beautiful it brought a tear to my eye :')
@fashnfun5 жыл бұрын
So powerful and so emotional!
@solitairedoll5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Also loved the doggo’s appearance. 🙂💕
@callumevans93635 жыл бұрын
I have played this alot now, and what's it called when you put heads together after called ??
@jennafarrell57835 жыл бұрын
"Hongi" sharing the breath of life
@callumevans93635 жыл бұрын
@@jennafarrell5783 . Thankyou
@ankitaabhyankar25305 жыл бұрын
This was beyond beautiful!
@kazkazzie39064 жыл бұрын
I love these traditions.
@tonymorgan92403 жыл бұрын
ITS TOTAL RESPECT FOR BOTH RELIGOUS ENTITIES
@wexpyke4 жыл бұрын
The groom hugging his groomsmen ♥️ we Stan healthy displays of masculinity
@MinhSen115 жыл бұрын
Uplifting and beautiful! Thank you!
@veroniquecastel95825 жыл бұрын
I love watching the Haka!
@kgrimes49344 жыл бұрын
Beautiful culture and beautiful couple.
@laurae24895 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful wedding and Couple.
@NamuBang5 жыл бұрын
This is beyonf beautiful and made me tear up a bit just seeing people standing on who they are and totally proud of their cultures. I am African and we where I come from we were brainwashed into white weddings and confetti. It's sad actually
@muffinslolo86035 жыл бұрын
“It is a strong song with physical accents” What a succinct explanation
@deneanrowe42785 жыл бұрын
I love this series. It's such a great way to learn about different cultures.
@refinery295 жыл бұрын
+deneanrowe We're so glad you're into it!!
@whitleyjps5 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THIS SERIES ❤️❤️❤️
@oyinolavic4 жыл бұрын
So much Beauty. So much meaning
@eyerolling57655 жыл бұрын
Wow this is beautiful!!!
@monapizzalover71405 жыл бұрын
So beautiful💙 love learning about other cultures
@thomashowlin43532 жыл бұрын
That was beautiful
@shaynanelson67775 жыл бұрын
This was so beautiful.
@alinekstilho5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@hasitdawnedonyou5 жыл бұрын
LOVE THIS!
@thacandyhouse17835 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@thetravelinsagittarian13165 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@wardirvng5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful!
@booksrosesandtea5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@alelopez68554 жыл бұрын
Lindos
@Cantetinza175 жыл бұрын
Good Lord that wind! That's great.
@linlinev5 жыл бұрын
So beautiful!
@kitteekittee40105 жыл бұрын
Shes BEAUTIFUL
@megibug5 жыл бұрын
SO BEAUTIFUL💕💗💕
@noomwa5 жыл бұрын
Hell, it's not even my wedding and that Haka tribute made me teary.
@beennete5 жыл бұрын
If you watch Rugby you already know 🏉 🏈😊
@xylareihana6955 жыл бұрын
Nnete Bontsibokae the best place to watch the haka is live! My fave place to watch is matatini. A national kapahaka competition. You will see both men and women perform competitively on stage and it is so ataahua (beautiful) 😍
@JATP-wp6eh2 жыл бұрын
Are they both Māori?
@baberepia52174 жыл бұрын
Well I like it
@charlottematthews44055 жыл бұрын
I live in New Zealand
@yvettefadahunsi45695 жыл бұрын
Is this a repost? I feel like I’ve watched this before
@aloha10493 жыл бұрын
You’re both beautiful. Aloha
@Chocolate.barbie4445 жыл бұрын
Aweeeeeee
@Chocolate.barbie4445 жыл бұрын
So cuteeeeee
@ehickey734 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼
@hdalzrpls86774 жыл бұрын
Here are some powerful people.
@tonymorgan92403 жыл бұрын
GREEN STONE IS TE WAI POUNAMU FOUND IN THE SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
@annettepaul71295 жыл бұрын
Wait...did you just say his iwi is Aotearoa? That's not an iwi. Am I missing something?
@tanegurnick50715 жыл бұрын
He said arawa which is based around rotorua. Same iwi as temuera Morrison. Te arawa is probably the best showcase of Maori
@natashaamankwah76055 жыл бұрын
Irene???? 1:13
@jsweetz76914 жыл бұрын
Change the title the haka history was 5seconds.
@THEBambiNoir5 жыл бұрын
Kaunis häät!
@faithfirstfitness3 жыл бұрын
She's the sister of my basketball friend 💕❤️ 🤣
@liyanibernier57205 жыл бұрын
I’m from Monaco what’s this mean? I’m confused can someone explain this to me?
@PHlophe5 жыл бұрын
Liyani Monaco = Monegasque, that's probably what he meant.
@sophieparata19585 жыл бұрын
What do you need explaining? Happy to help
@jennafarrell57835 жыл бұрын
Beats by Dre haka, short video about the meaning of haka
@srishtihinduja61294 жыл бұрын
Ok, but why don't they have a wedding dress that represents their tribe or culture? Just curious. Please don't get mad at me, I'm here to learn. I have watched alot of videos on this channel where the brides of different cultures wear a White Victorian wedding dress.
@xMyLifeAsJoseexx5 жыл бұрын
periodt
@leilanidavis84835 жыл бұрын
Jose Ortiz periodt
@mikaela77575 жыл бұрын
The girl looks like Chrissy Teigen
@mikaela77575 жыл бұрын
Indi Jane I mean they’re both beautiful
@makaylamaiuzzo32535 жыл бұрын
Hey
@refinery295 жыл бұрын
+itzmakayla Hello!
@peonypuff5 жыл бұрын
the dude on the far left in the thimbnail is so into it