Wedding haka

[BJTT_Kiwi]

As everyone knows, we Kiwis love a haka and they are given out on the regular- sometimes for no particular reason.

Play rugby - have a haka
Win something - you can have a haka too
Cook some eggs - aah ok here's your haka
Wake up - righty haka time
Russell Crowe - haka no

Anyway, this wedding haka is pretty cool.
Enjoy


View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lhhedH6wK6I&ebc=ANyPxKrAtuZIaYwCfq6E7UCZQodH8KJDYS6tETQdCAoffr4MHNLXB6USJVFHRDunGxVEhYLd4mwlFsyA7ILWw2en5lOBrMmeuQ

 

[IschKabibble]

lol @ the bride not being able to fight temptation and join in on the fun. That was awesome though.

 

[member 3289]

I heard the groom was slightly criticized for being fair-skinned (even though he's apparently got significant Maori blood).

Are white New Zealanders not allowed to do the Haka?

 

[Punch]

Ka mate homie.

 

[Ghost Bro]

Love it!

What's the forehead/nose touch embrace? Seems very affectionate, is it like a special greeting?

 

[BJTT_Kiwi]

I heard the groom was slightly criticized for being fair-skinned (even though he's apparently got significant Maori blood).

Are white New Zealanders not allowed to do the Haka?

Skin color doesn't matter bro. It's all about the intention.
Generally women don't participate, unless it's in a supporting role - but there are exceptions to this.

 

[BJTT_Kiwi]

Love it!

What's the forehead/nose touch embrace? Seems very affectionate, is it like a special greeting?

Called a hongi, and yeah it is a special greeting.
In addition to pressing noses, the participants share breath (or spirit) so bring your peppermints!

 

[member 3289]

Skin color doesn't matter bro. It's all about the intention.
Generally women don't participate, unless it's in a supporting role - but there are exceptions to this.

I thought so after watching the one the All Blacks rubgy team did vs France, but I read some comments about this story that said otherwise.

 

[Ghost Bro]

Called a hongi, and yeah it is a special greeting.
In addition to pressing noses, the participants share breath (or spirit) so bring your peppermints!

That's really interesting man, thanks for the info!!

I like the duality of the fierceness of the haka and the hongi after it.

 

[Jesus X]

That's pretty Alpha

 

[Qat]

That is great.

 

[Lord Vutulaki]

I got jumped for jokingly talking shit about the haka in HS.

Serious business for sure

 

[Ghost Bro]

That's pretty Alpha

broooooooooooo Roday says there might be a new Psych season...dunno if you actually like it, I thought I'd spread the hope just in case.

 

[BJTT_Kiwi]

I thought so after watching the one the All Blacks rubgy team did vs France, but I read some comments about this story that said otherwise.

Yeah, there are always going to be those who take a hard line or idealist approach to it (you're too white/pakeha to be Maori and haka)... But they are generally dicks with nothing better to get upset about.

With that said, I wasn't too keen on Travis Browne using Ka Mate as part of his walkout music a few fights back.