Maori All Blacks Haka at sold-out BC Place in Vancouver

Maori All Blacks Haka on November 3, 2017 at a sold-out BC Place in downtown Vancouver before facing Canada's Men's Rugby Team

[noellesnell]

I was in that crowd. I can’t even describe how silent the stadium was during the Haka, or how powerful it was to see it live. I will most definitely remember that forever!

[yeehbee]

Pretty sure the guy in dreads has +12 endurance, +10 damage and +6 speed

[omgGrrrful]

Imagine thousands of soldiers doing this, back in the day.

[eddietowers]

I am not of the Maori culture I'm Taino descent, yet when ever I see the Haka I always smile with pride for them.

[yadevk]

... I went down the haka dance rabbit hole... again.

[SR-ktjc]

And then the Canadians do their traditional pre-game ceremony:

"Let's go boys, c'mon."

[christinemagdalene]

It's amazing how they've kept their ancient culture in tact after hundreds of years. Beautiful rendition of the Haka!

[NoctLightCloud]

this sounds a lot like the Nordic old music I'm listening too. Amazing, gives you old-spirit feels you didnt know you have. I love seeing people still living such old traditions, languages, and dances/fight preparations.

[Alice_Walker]

I'm lucky enough to be blessed with some friends who are Maori. For my 30th they surprised me by doing a haka. I will never forget that as long as I live 💜

[rockking]

I love how the opponents respect their performance.

[Society_is_braindead]

This is why we need to keep the traditions, ceremonies and culture of our ancestors alive.... Life feels like nothing without all of this

[nattyC]

Love watching the Haka, gives me goosebumps everytime! Love the passion and energy behind it.

[huanz]

It’s amazing how they preserve the native culture and extend it to a new uniting level. Respect and inclusion.

[thiagofernandes]

Canadians: "Understandable, have a nice day ;)"

[henrik]

Canadians: Let's play, its fun
Maori: Let's go to war

[road]

I was there during that match.
First time seeing the Haka live, what an incredible experience.

[Benozurman]

Canadians: we're very sorry if ve offended you.

[johnmohblaxta]

Everyone's gangsta until the red team starts singing "all my single ladies"

[crlow]

Other perspective of the opponent: They feel honored because the haka may also mean that they are a worthy opponent and they will go all out because they respect them that way.

[alfrescoprostoneba]

Eyes are welling up every time I watch this. This is so incredibly powerful, refers to roots. And they are doing it so frankly and genuinely... Watching it in Ukraine in 2024 and feeling the warriors spirit as noone else.