How the hell can a culture I'm not a part of make me feel emotions about the ceremony that I don't understand ... awesome

The name of the haka is Tika Tonu (translation, "What's right is always right.)" It is not a war or battle haka as so often mentioned in the comments. It usually used to mark a right of passage e.g. boyhood to adulthood, graduation or in this case a wedding. This haka is performed by the groom's side of the family welcoming the bride into their midst and expressing their unconditional support for the couple.

If you cried at this, you are probably someone who values honor and loyalty, and that is the energy I feel in this presentation

The two guys touching their forehead is the Há: breath of life 😢this is so much precious and meaningful!

He's never cheating or divorcing her. That's for sure.

Everybody gangsta til these mf’s start hitting the Haka at you

I didn't understand a word; I didn't understand the gestures they were showing. But I broke into tears and couldn't control myself. There's something magical about it...

This is the most beautiful thing I’ve seen all week. Much respect.

This must be what home,family and security feels like.

If your bride tells you: at our wedding my family will do a war cry in your face and you have to respond to them with your own war cry, and you agree. She knows she found the right man.

I love how people are proud of their culture .. much respect from Damascus, syria 🇸🇾

Haka will ALWAYS give me chills and make me tear up!!!

Her husband looks innocent until he joins in and does the HAKA. Pure Quality

Every time I watch a Haka video I get chills from the raw energy of the people involved.

This one of my fav haka performance on youtube! ❤ Blessings to the Bride and groom! ❤ Ngā mihinui 😊

The fact that I don’t understand the meaning behind this at all and it brings me to tears, really says how powerful this was.

This Haka is called Tika Tonu. It is a Maori haka and was written in the Hawkes Bay, New Zealand in 1914 by a chief named Waimarama Puhara. He wrote it for his son and it is about the transition from boy to man.

I am Muslim can't understand a single word of it but this determination and loyalty for their roots made me cry.

I don't know why this haka makes me cry and I've seen it so many times. So emotional.

I’m an African, and this’s giving me tears... So beautiful. Nothing is more beautiful then keeping your traditions.

One thing is 100 percent certain: after that introduction to his in-laws, that guy will be THE most faithful husband in the history of the species.

This was so beautiful and moving in a way that I don't fully understand and cannot fully explain. I was so moved by how the groom embraced heer culture and in turn her community embraced him. How she was in tears seeing her community show up for her in this most cherished way. Just wow. It took my breath away.

haka is powerful, brought me to tears everytime. and omg simon says

Some people on here seriously need to educate themselves about other peoples cultures instead of making stupid comments about it.

When the Bride and Groom respond to the Haka , this is called": Returning the Haka". It is considered good manners, and means: "I have heard your words, and will pay heed to them".

Really amazing! So thrilled to watch this!! 👏🏻

I didn't understand a bit but felt overwhelmed....tears just rolled down...there's a poeer in this....wish u good luck...love from Bharat ❤

New Zealand 🇳🇿 is the only country I know where Europeans and Natives share such a strong cultural bond and their is mutual respect between the two Much respect from America🇺🇸

I'm sorry but some of these comments are a bit annoying, I'm from New Zealand and part Maori, I was raised in Maori culture to an extent not as much as I would've liked but the disrespectful comments that denounce our culture is pretty insulting, I know it's more lack of understanding but the Haka is tradition and I've grown up both watching the Haka and performing the Haka at celebrations, weddings etc You may not understand it but a little respect for another culture would be appreciated.

Absolutely freaking love these

This is absolutely awesome

There must be something spiritual about this haka thing cus it brought tears to my eyes and I’m a grown man.

TRANSLATION: "What is right is always right!!" "INDEED!!!" "What is right is always right!!" "AH YES!!" "Be true to yourself, my son!" "My concerns have been raised about you, so pay attention!" "What is this problem you are carrying?" "How long have you been carrying it for? Have you got that? Right, let's go on..." "So son, although it may be difficult for you, and son, although it seems to be unyielding, no matter how long you reflect on it," "The answer to the problem..." "Is here inside of you..." "INDEED!!" "INDEED!!!" "YES, INDEED!!!!!" *Husband joins, repeats*

Ive watched several Haka videos now, the absolute intensity of their expressions are incredible. After they finish, there must he a recovery period to adjust back to "normal". This takes your breathe away. All the videos have the exact same intensity and displays of emotion, from the young MP to this wedding ceremony. This couple will never forget that day. All their eyes express a "rage" that is scary. Especially the female participants

Wow, that’s beautiful… not just for The bride ; but the welcoming. Every man desires to Be apart of an incredible honourable male community. Pretty awesome

When the bride and groom joined in gave me chills

Haka: Maori national dance. Hongi : The Maori greeting to put the forehead and nose together exchanging the ha; the breath of life and sharing souls. ❤️😭

The algorithm works for me! As a Brit this is the f*kn best thing I’ve seen on the internet recently 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 Bloody AWESOME… ❤

It's showing how much they respect it......and that's really means to them a lot....it made me cry...

Love from INDIA ❤🎉... LOVE MAORI brothers and sisters ❤❤❤... Long live heritage. Long live culture ❤🎉

I have seen the Haka performed with enthusiasm and energy before this, but never have I seen it done with so much love. What a beautiful sign of respect and appreciation.

Imagine if a child is bullied and his family presents himself like this in front of those who laugh at him

I remember watching this when this was a new video and I have watched you so many times I feel like this is my family. ❤

absolutely respect you

Using your primal feelings to express deep emotions is a really unique way to tell someone you care about them.

THE BRIDE AND GROOM JOINING WITH TGE REST OF THE GROUP MADE ME CRYYY I HOPE THEY LAST FOREVER

Why am I crying?? This is very very beautiful

I've watched this at least a dozen times and every time I am moved to tears! I would love to know the translation ❤

This was already amazing in the first half, but the bride and groom joining in took it to another level.

I love how they couldn't just watch. They had to jump in.

I don't know the language while watching this I shed tears .Thank you

This isn’t my culture but EVERY-TIME I HEAR THIS I GET GOOSEBUMPS!!

i'm Aboriginal and it kills me that my ancestors culture wasn't preserved like this. I'm absolutely in awe of the Maori culture and this was so touching to watch.

Imagine being an alien and teleporting in the middle of this by accident

I am a Muslim and it made me very happy that they protected their culture in this way, they are all very lucky indeed

The energy from this is awesome . Respect . Love the Māori culture and the youngsters who are keeping it alive. ❤

As a german by nationality, I obviously did understand absolutely nothing. But as a human, I did understand every single word and gesture. It pushed me to tears also, to see them all on such a high emotional level.

Haka literally translates to breathing fire, ha = breath or exhaling ka = fire. Haka is to speak with intensity and purpose which can be used in a lot of different ways. It is often emphasised with action as well, sometimes without. While performed before wartime’s being apart of it, it can also be celebratory, supportive (haka tautoko) etc Haka is not one thing with one meaning, think of it more as a genre or conduit of expression. I have seen someone propose with Haka spontaneously composed on the spot. Haka is performed as loved ones are buried, as babies are welcomed into homes and in this case at a wedding. If you are interested in the origins of this specific Haka it is called Tika Tonu. A quick summary of its translation is a father telling his son that he has all the strength and resources within himself to overcome the obstacles he is facing in life now and in the future. If he is worried or concerned to look inside himself for the answers.

Tearing up .... what a wonderful video.

Absolutely mind blowing energy and emotional

Imagine not knowing the culture and accidently enter that wedding

As an American and knowing nothing of the Maori people. Watching the haka...i cant help but feel it stir something deep. Something feral and raw, pure emotion of spirit, ancient and foreign, but familiar. I have never bore witness to something more true, I need not know what it means to hear its reminder of who I am. May the Maori people live a thousand years, and may they live a thousand more after that.

I think you need to watch this a few times to really appreciate the video. This is honestly incredible and we are so lucky to witness this tradition!!!

THE BEST hacka iv ever seen. So beautiful to see Bridge from and other wedding post taking part in this traditional dance. Never forget who you are or you traditions. Long life and happiness to you

I can't believe this made me cry. I love how people keep their cultures alive and that others are willing to learn it for the ones they love.

Why'd they do homegirl like that in the thumbnail 😅

So emotional, no wonder the bride cried. And the young lady preforming it too, priceless. ❤❤❤.

This moves me to cry! So powerful, so moving! Imagine the bride knowing this entire community of warriors stand with and for her and her family. Blessings!

The most moving part of all this is, for me, how the Maori--unlike so many others in this world--do not disown their mixed-race children, but accept all Maori blood as Maori. The world could learn a thing or two from this "primitive tribe."

I wish my culture had a battle cry of respect like this. I absolutely adore this and the Maori culture

Such a beautiful amazing culture, brought me tears.

Love the end, just pure love peace and family

... My god, when the bridesmaids, bride and groom got into it, I had constant chills for the rest of the video. Crazy awesome.

2 seconds in I was a hater. 5 seconds in I realized it’s because I don’t have friends or family like this. I can’t lie. This is amazing. Respect and love.

I'm a brit living in the USA. This is the best thing I have ever seen! Thank you.

Man, if someone did the haka at my wedding, I would be honoured. It's a badass part of a beautiful culture.

I love how the whites integrated into their culture comes to show how much respect they give their natives and love to each other I respect that

Very impressing. All the best for the young couple and the Maori People and thanks for the video ❤

I watch this at least once a week and I ALWAYS cry. Why am I so emotionally invested in the traditions of a country that I have never even visited?

It's truly moving to see men UNAFRAID to connect with each other. It touched me deeply. Holding on to your culture is beautiful, and they didn't seem to discriminate, since all kinds of people were joining in. I loved it, and I hope to sse it when I go to NZ next month. :-)

is it weird that this made me cry. I've never experienced anything so powerful in culture. I'm completely moved by this brotherhood.

Absolutely fantastic.. i love it❤❤❤❤

Such an amazing wedding bro !

Never seen anything like this...brought tears to my eyes.

This is beautiful. She is truly surrounded by love. what a blessing.

Ufff... Man.literally i cried

I love to come back to this wedding haka from time to time ❤

How can something I don't understand move me so much? What a powerful display of energy and love.

Ppl say multiculturalism doesn't work but look at this country

I don't know why???but you made me cry too....❤❤❤

Wow that's so beautiful

I can't stop watching . The energy and power coming from this just like hijacks my emotions, wraps around my spirit and lifts it up. It speaks to a part of me that is deeply seated and rarely acknowledged or touched by anything. There's much to be thankful for being an American, but our culture is so empty, weak, inauthentic, manufactured and McDonaldized. We're so divided and distant from each other. Look at the men... all different ethnicities yet they stand completely solidified. The love is so beautiful and overwhelming.

How very special this must have been for the bride.

Beautiful

Even the service/wait staff are invloved. Incredibly beautiful

I'm a white New Zealander and I love Māori culture. Māori culture is fantastic, it doesn't matter if you're white, black or Asian living in NZ because Māori culture is a part of New Zealand culture and therefore it belongs to all Kiwis.

It doesn't matter how many times I have watched this it is still my absolute favorite wedding video.

wow, incredible, goosebumps

Powerful energy. Terrific.

This makes me cry every time I watch it. I have no idea what they are saying, but the emotion, and history in it is just so human and beautiful.