NZ School gives departed teacher a Haka send-off - Respect and Admiration

[packman]

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[pangaia]

1. Wonderful. So powerful !!!!!!

Thank you for posting...

[kimbutgar]

2. Wow such a powerful video

I have seen the in this several movies but this was so inspiring. I felt the emotion of the honor they gave their teacher.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

3. K & R!!!

[TomSlick]

4. Impressive.

I'm interested how all of NZ society has adopted the Haka - Maori and Europeans alike.

[KT2000]

5. Lovely

[RandomAccess]

6. I LOVE Haka

I was first introduced to them while I was following the Standing Rock Water Protectors actions, which garnered indigenous (and other) support from around the world. SO inspiring, all the support and the linking of all the world's peoples.


I think it's impressive even with just one:

Several is nice:

A bunch is lovely:

[Equinox Moon]

7. It is so powerful how the NZ country has maintained their indigenous

culture as mainstream. It is so honoring and powerful.

I love the Kiwi's.

[bronxiteforever]

8. Thank you! So moving.

[Ilsa]

9. Reminds me of Klingons!

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Very powerful.
Lesson:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/international/newzealand/11214585/How-to-do-the-Haka-Master-the-fearsome-Maori-dance-in-11-Steps-with-pictures.html

[Duppers]

10. Powerful and very touching.

My son watched the Maori All Blacks (name of team) play in Philly in 2013.

Here's an example...

[pfitz59]

11. The Maori were effective warriors

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_Wars

[SergeStorms]

12. I thought the haka.........

was originally to intimidate their enemies before going into battle. I didn't know there was a "tribute" haka. Maybe 'haka' means anything you want it to mean now.

[cab67]

13. It's a sign of great respect

[OnDoutside]

14. Some of the hair at the back of the neck hakas I have witnessed

In 2008, Munster played NZ and 4 of the Munster players were New Zealanders, who did their own haka to meet the challenge laid down by the ABs haka.

This one, Munster Rugby v NZ Maoris in Thomond Park came shortly after the death of Munster coach and legend, Anthony Foley. The Maori captain laid down a NZ shirt with AF on the back, before leading his team in the haka