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Originally Posted by NZ421291
This is the best Haka ever- makes me cry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI6TRTBZUMM
2nd 1st Farewell Their Fallen Comrades With A Huge Haka
Haka is used throughout New Zealand by many, not only Māori, to demonstrate their collective thoughts. There is a haka for each of the Services, as well as the Defence Force. Units with the NZ Army have their own haka. This video shows the soldiers of 2/1 RNZIR Battalion performing their Unit haka, powerfully acknowledging the lives and feats of their fallen comrades as they come onto the Unit's parade ground. It is also an emotive farewell for they will leave via the waharoa (the carved entrance way) for the very last time. |
I think it is an awesome ritual. The expressions on the faces and the effort that goes into performing Haka with the gestures underline the genuine feelings inside whatever the reason or intention of Haka is at the time.
