Students perform Haka to mourn victims of Christchurch shooting

Students from different schools in Christchurch performed a Haka dance to honour the victims of the mosque shootings. At least 50 people died when a gunman opened fire during afternoon prayers.

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[middleclassic]

I love how this Haka started off with about 15 students, then suddenly grew to like 50+ students! The Haka really looks to be a wonderful way for people to express themselves in a most positive outlet and way.

[caimaccoinnich]

Knowing what the haka represents to the Maori, this is the highest honour. I am in tears

[Living_a_spoonie_life]

That's actually a really healthy way to deal with mourning emotions, especially for young people. ❤

[aonaga]

The only settler country that has truly assimilated their native culture and gained culturally and in many other ways. Truly admirable and a lesson to others.

[BIGGGBUGGG]

The fierceness and femininity in the females performing hakas gives me chills every time

[kushalbiswas]

Who noticed The youngest MP of NZ in this team ???

[SyahmiRosli]

I appreciate the Maōri people for existing. What a culture, what a people!

[commess]

Like how the younger generation continues the Haka tradition.

[test]

I am particularly move by these kids - this is a message of defiance, of solidarity against the incitement of hate. They are New Zealanders and they will live as they wish - with harmony and respect for one another. This message gives me hope! thank you.

[chalanilg]

and because of what it is and what they're doing it for, you see more and more students joining it. The channeling of their grief into something so beautiful and unifying is amazing and... moving me to tears.

[heavenlyree]

The fact that there is a diverse amount of students and people doing this is amazing showing how they are all there grieving together

[GmonkeyJ]

I'm Texan, but this made me cry. You can hear the hurt in their chants, so heartbreaking. Rest in peace.

[MynameisZhafri]

As a Muslim. I am truely honoured for the students performing the Haka to mourne the tragic events. God bless you all and may God grants you will prosperity and happiness.

[lisamurray]

I've came back to these beautiful students time and time again when I have needed help. Thank you

[bpucci]

This made me cry😞 for the victims and the emotions they all displayed

[EuLiieK]

I got so emotional. The unity and feelings into this Haka was amazing! It transcended. My sympathy to the victims family.

[CassidyMartin]

I didn't tear up when they did the haka, it was after when they started hugging each other. It's the feeling of relief of getting the emotions off their shoulders and them hugging each other to say "you did it" that got me

[Imaina]

I cry every time a Haka is performed. Such beauty and power. May they know eternal peace and be forever blessed.

[MahayanaIDugast]

So moving to see the unbeatable, undefeatable, everlasting Mana rise through these amazing young people. Full respect. It moved me to tears.

[zazozazo]

I get emotional every time I listen to haka and don't even understand a word