I love how those men embraced one another after the scene with the pig tusks. The way they press their foreheads together was so intimate and beautiful. That was so cool to see.
It's a traditional tribal greeting, there's a Hawaiian practice I know of that's similar! The idea is sharing breath with the person, breathing with them, because to breathe is to live! In Hawaiian, the words for breath and life are the same, Hā.
This is one of the most beautiful tattoo documentaries I've ever seen. The power of love and community is like nothing else. I'm grateful to have watched this. Thank you❤.
I would love to have roots like THIS to go back to. I'm not hating on my ancestors.. But it's difficult in today's world to proud of being a white guy from America, without being seen as a bigot.
@@lifeimitatingdeath3608 white people can be proud but not proud of whiteness. You can be proud of being french or irish because those are real cultural identities with things worth celebrating but whiteness is not a real cultural identity.
Some peoples family’s immigrated and didn’t instill their cultures or traditions in their children because of racism and prejudice in America/fear of being singled out for being different. Unfortunately, that means a lot of traditions and cultures were lost. Keep that in mind.
@@lifeimitatingdeath3608 i know where you're comin' from bro but if you've ever been to europe you will figure out real quick there is nothing uncool or nerdy about being white. white people built stonehenge and did the amazing cave paintings in france many centuries before 'civilization' after all.
@@celestmondragon6549 its bc theyre either simply too lazy to research their own cultures pre america and pre christianity (if you have internet access you can do that) or theres just no "exotic" appeal for them
This brought tears to my eyes. Not only the sacred moment Kara got her Moko, but how much empathy and openheartedness that Grace brings to her documentaries. Can't wait for the next one!
I love getting to see a glimpse into all these different cultures Grace has explored in this series. I know they're a few years old now, but I feel like the messages still stand
I think if you're not Maori, this is how you go into approaching having a Maori tattoo. With respect, humility and openness like Grace so clearly shows.
Enjoyed watching this, seeing Mataora and Moko Kauae through the lense of a foreigner while using the emotion of my people as a form of communication…. Nui te aroha e hoa, nau mai ki te ao Māori….
I would love it if you did a video on traditional filipino tribal tattoos. I can relate to the pain of losing so much history, culture, and tradition and feeling disconnected from my roots due to colonization.
What a beautiful culture, I love this series and how they showcase and explain in-depth the significance and meanings behind everything. Grace really is exceptional for this role.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! THERE WERE A FEW MOMENTS IN THIS VIDEO THAT MADE ME CRY BUT NONE MORE THAN THE HAKA. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THESE BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCES, AND SPREADING THE KNOWLEDGE OF WHERE TATTOOS COME FROM AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR SOMEONE LIKE ME TO PUT TRIBAL ON MY BODY THAT I DO NOT OWN AND IS NOT A PART OF MY HERITAGE. LUCKILY I NEVER HAVE GOTTEN TRIBAL BECAUSE I WANTED TO RESEARCH IT DEEPER AND YOUR VIDEO HELPED ME TO RESPECT A TRADITION THAT SO MANY OTHER PEOPLE DESERVE AND HAVE BLED FOR. PEACE AND LOVE TO YOU ☮️❤️🦋
I got tattooed with my wife in Grace’s shop in London. Had no idea it was her place until she walked in. Such an absolute gem of a human being. I love these documentaries even more now knowing how genuine she is.
Poor poor New Zealand what about the millions of peoples that were murdered in the Americas or anywhere in the earth. You should reword that comment the whole word is suffering from colonialism non just New Zealand.
Something about this was so deeply personal, as another person decolonizing it makes me so proud to see such an embrace of their culture. Its hard to find identity when you are a reconnecting native, but to see how deeply sacred they treat their tradition is truly a sight to behold!
I feel so blessed to have found this series and to be blessed by a glimpse of these beautiful cultures, stories, and people. Thank you Grace and everyone involved with this project. It is absolutely beautiful, inspiring, and honestly gives me more hope. I wish you all the best 🖤
I ain’t never seen so many beautiful tattooed people in one video and when they welcomed him home shit made my dam near cry bc it was such a beautiful thing and u can feel the energy of it just by watching it. And we need more videos like this of people embracing their culture and going back to the beginning where it started
This is so wholesome and warmed my heart thank you so much to everyone involved in the making of this documentary. The best way to banish stigma is to talk about it and raise awareness, spreading knowledge and stories are what keep us human.
@@ourpeople-g7rbro these ain't trends ir a pakeha pretty design don't ever say that about taamoko. these have whakapapa and a.korero about them. plz don't
36:30 unexpectedly powerful and moving. dont think i've ever had an artist cry before tattooing me haha bless these people and their heartfelt community
I looooooove this episode! It make me emotional in so many ways. I am heavily tattooed and have always been met with stares and judgment. My tattoos are not spiritual but I feel like the sessions are, I need the pain to heal and on top off that I get awesome art on my skin. I have always been very interested in art and the history off tattoo-art and find this episode so beautiful.
I have ta moko from Moko and I cried when I saw it finished... receiving a depiction of your whakapapa is truly a transcendent experience and he was an amazing person to meet. My iwi is near to his (actually the same one Tame Iti is a part of) so he had a lot of insight I was so grateful for!!
I can relate to this a lot, Philippines has also a rich deep tribal heritage, many of our tribal symbols coincide with the meanings of the Maori, ancestors were closely related and colonization of the Spanish wiped out our deep roots of marking our skin.
Cried pretty much during this whole documentary. I too want to reach back to my ancestry but have a hard time knowing where to start since I have no family history. I don't really have a place I fit in because I was brought up urban but I am also Ecuadorian with Incan ancestry. I've always felt so alone.
Well, do you know both of your parents' names and where they were born? Or your grandparents'? Or if you were adopted you could reach out to the adoption agency or maybe the hospital you were born at for information. You can get records from the county, and start tracing your ancestry back down the line. There may be better online recourses these days for such things too. I know many churches (even in other countries) and genealogical societies upload records and documents, sometimes even photos to the internet these days. They might help you track down what area your family hailed from and then you would be able to look into local customs from there. It's not always an easy journey but it can be very enlightening. I wish you luck on your search and with your cultural healing! 💚🖤💚
I totally understand where you are coming from, as I am an adopted child from here in Aotearoa New Zealand. I don’t know where I come from, but I have a deep love of my indigenous people and culture. Their story has given me the best understanding of Whanau ( family…lineage) of anyone else on the planet ❤ I am so lucky to witness this as a Pakeha . I guess a few of us find it, when it speaks to us x
Man this makes me sad to see that Western culture is divorced from a lot of family orientation when it concerns the body. This just thinking about major life milestones like birth, marriage and death there is a connection but to the many cultures and ways of thinking theres separation. I didnt expect to cry when Moko started singing to create ritual space before the tattoo. Great content.
I absolutely love how in depth she goes. She doesn't just study in depth on the tattooing culture, she pays attention to the actual culture behind the people as well and allows the people she speaks with to provide insight and knowledge to us. It is very interesting to learn about all of these different cultures and the history they have behind them while also showing how tattoos connect them all.
@@jasonbisdead you probably have no idea what its like to be from two completely different cultures. People judge you when you dont look “full” Maori, they might say, “You’re white, stop pretending” or straight up just categorize you as a white person even though you probably grew up with maori culture your entire life. At the same time, because you grew up as maori even though you dont look like the typical person you dont connect with white people because your cultures are too different even though you may look white. You cant pretend like culture doesnt play a big role in how well you connect with others.
Tattoo or Tatau originated by polynesians thousands of years ago. It goes back to ancients days over 2000 yeaqrs ago. Before white came to pacific we used body tattoos, cloth tattoo or tapa cloth with tattoo markings, carvings on timber or stone. Thats what pacific tribes were about. It was a way of remembering and connecting with culture and passing it down generation to generation. Whale tooth bones, bird bones, pig tusk tattoo needles is what we used. As for the ink can come from anything. As for cloth they use the bark from trees which gives a brown colour. They use other methods for colour, plants etc..
I would love to have roots like THIS to go back to. I'm not hating on my ancestors.. But it's difficult in today's world to be proud of being a white guy from America, without being seen as a bigot.
Utterly beautiful. Maori ppl are so wonderful and any time I get the privilege of having any kind of insight into their culture(s) I am always so moved and saddened by feeling so utterly disconnected from any sense of cultural heritage myself. Colonisation has not only poisoned and murdered other people's cultures, but also here in England in the UK. I am politely envious of Maori people for still having enough of a bond to their heritage that there is enough to be saved. Kia ora 💕✨
Ur an idiot, sage is NOT just used by one culture historically, manufactured oppression is a waste of your time and everyone elses dont u think? Get off tumblr
Actually, the Native Americans aren't the only ones that use sage in a spiritual ceremony. My tribe and others in the islands have also used it in similar ways. Perhaps if you study other natives in other countries you'll come to the realization that there are many similarities within these cultures and tribes. Just saying!
@@s.matai2c155 well that’s a joke since white sage (what’s being used) is literally only endemic (native) to Southern California and northern Baja. Other sages sure, but not this.
At 15:27 the subtitle is wrong. "The land is us, we are tangata whenua" not "Tanetui." In the maori language, tangata whenua means people of the land. so the sentence is... "The land is us, we are people of the land." tanetui means nothing, it isn't even a word. This is important, especially when we are trying to reclaim our language.
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Wait so why the hook in the chest? And why did everyone get the circle tattooed on them like was it just cause everyone’s friends or Are you all Polynesian looking for your culture? The beginning is incredibly confusing
Shaved headed chick just got a circle of protection tattoo, and talks about a white guy's appropriation. Why is her's considered not appropriation? She is whiter than me.
Because Vice is pozzed to hell. One thing this documentary fails to mention is that an outsider can have a kirituhi made for them by a Maori artist but not a ta moko, the difference being a ta moko ties you to a clan. It will still tell a story but not of someone’s nonexistent Maori heritage.
There’s appreciation and appropriation. If you get permission, if you are somehow tied to the culture or appreciate the culture it’s not the same as just someone who thinks it looks cool
Not to mention the same person who is not indigenous to California or the Southwestern United States is trying to do a “cleanse” with white sage. Real big headed and embarrassing hypocrisy going on.
Not to mention the same person who is not indigenous to California or the Southwestern United States is trying to do a “cleanse” with white sage. Real big headed and embarrassing hypocrisy going on.
beautiful people and a beautiful artwork. I hope that this culture can reclaim there art in a modern way that can carve a new path for them 🙏 I wish the people and there culture the absolute best.
Idk what that girl at the start was on about, people in New Zealand do not see Ta Moko as being gang tattoos and we can all tell the difference between that and a generalized "tribal" tattoo. Not only that but if you had no Maori heritage and got any Ta Moko you would be seen as a disrespectful moron.
The girl saying she wasn't white or brown enough hit home 😢,just look at it like this , you are twice blessed 😊❤❤ tattoos i have a few, they're from floor wood stain lol even got one from a steel cap boot using the soul ,burn and use for ink 😅 anyways peace and respect ❤😊
This was a very beautiful and insightful experience explaining why ta moko is so sacred and important to Māori indigenous people. And as a mixed race Afro-indigenous woman of color with Māori and Afro-Māori among my mixed heritage, and currently reconnecting with and exploring my Māori culture, I was speaking about my wonderings of whether if there were other mixed race Afro-Māori people out there and sure enough I see Cara, another Afro-Māori woman of color that looked like me, and seeing her just being loved on and shown so much love and care by Māori during her ta moko ceremony moved me in ways I struggle to describe. And seeing that, I was actually so happy to the point of almost being emotional. That really meant a lot. Kia ora, Grace!
Interesting how much a repost does for you. Before today it was at like 702 views and posted for a *while.* Good to see this one in particular getting some much deserved attention.
I was tattood in Bangkok. The whole family was in the room, even kids playing on the floor. It was very natural. Glamourising one's origins only serves the ego, but when we accept our part, our responsibility for our own story, there is where life begins to flourish. When I grew up, close to Auckand city in the 60's, we were all equal, families mixed and blended as has always been our way, meaning we are a blended race of people. We should all take accountability for the good and the bad of our past as nobody is blameless, and this is called 'living'; if ta moko awakens your sense of belonging, feel blessed as some people never find a sense of belonging through anything on this earth. We are all on the same journey, sisters and brothers all of us, not one more special than the other. Give and ye shall receive for God helps those who help themself. That is where the true meaning of belonging lies. My ancestor was the chief of the Tainui canoe and the following Maori Kings. Te Whero Whero, Tawhio etc etc.
Vice needs to take Grace out to Samoa and see what the meaning of the Tatau actually is. There is some really deep meaning and culture behind it all. Wearing a Pe'a as a Samoan carries a lot more to it than just a Tatau!!!
interviewing destiny church is crazy bc they don’t actually teach men to be ‘better’ they teach men to be the heteronormative stereotype of what society thinks men should be.
Yea I mean it’s not All Black and white yk, a lot of those men don’t have better places to go and any sense of community that isnt harming their lives (in the way that the gang is) can be a really good thing :/
Love G. Neutral, love these docs. One thing I don't agree with is this position of saying that it is insensitive to wear certain tattoos if you don't belong to that culture. You shouldn't just judge based on that pre conceived idea, you don't know why that person is wearing that tattoo., you don't know why they've done them. Yes, it is a fact that many people do it because its mainstream, or fashionable and don't even know what they are putting in their skins. But there are also many others, that feel a connection with these ideas, these cultures, these philosophies even if they were not born among them, nor have had the opportunity to visit. In today's world been connected doesn't necessarily been there I think it's beautiful that a low class boy from Peru, started learning about NZ and Maori culture after he watched one All Black match and felt the hakka in his heart and from then a passion grew, and he may never have the opportunity to leave his country, but he feels that connection. And no one should ever judge him for wearing a Moko. Or call him insensitive. We should be better, and embrace instead of criticize. We should accept instead of judge. You NEVER know what is inside a person and is not your place to stomp on them. Live and let live.
I don’t understand why the shape is in a triangle . I see the sun the moon and the land . But I was just curious why the shape was made into a triangle on the wrist . If anyone knows or is educated to tell me . I’m very interested and curious to know . Please
When the camera-man asked if there was something similiar in the uk, and she had to respond with no, it made me appreciate the fact I am a fraternity student (we say 'Verbindungsstudent') in Germany. While we often are unjustly portrayed as right leaning and sexist or whatever, we still embrace the spirit of the student movements of the early 19th century, their song, their tradition, their clothing, their rites. Obviously those things are outdated, still they are worthy to remember. These traditions are up to 200 years olds depending on the founding date of the individual fraternity, yet you can feel the power of the songs, the yearning for freedom and brotherhood through the language. I can't imagine what a lived tradition of such age must feel like. It's really moving.
I hope she does documentaries like this forever.. Love how in depth she goes into tattoo culture
Ooo
More like into cultural appropriation. White london people love to talk about how zen they are after they’ve conquered and killed all aborígenes
agree, shes very humble eh
I love how those men embraced one another after the scene with the pig tusks. The way they press their foreheads together was so intimate and beautiful. That was so cool to see.
It was truly touching to see.
It's a traditional tribal greeting, there's a Hawaiian practice I know of that's similar! The idea is sharing breath with the person, breathing with them, because to breathe is to live! In Hawaiian, the words for breath and life are the same, Hā.
@@asraliaikum that’s beautiful, thank you for sharing that! 🙏🏽
It’s called a hongi❤️
HONGI, the sharing of breathe, touching of energies between to beings.
This is one of the most beautiful tattoo documentaries I've ever seen. The power of love and community is like nothing else. I'm grateful to have watched this. Thank you❤.
Wish more people would start going back to their roots and embrace things like this. It's absolutely beautiful and makes you, you.
I would love to have roots like THIS to go back to. I'm not hating on my ancestors.. But it's difficult in today's world to proud of being a white guy from America, without being seen as a bigot.
@@lifeimitatingdeath3608 white people can be proud but not proud of whiteness. You can be proud of being french or irish because those are real cultural identities with things worth celebrating but whiteness is not a real cultural identity.
Some peoples family’s immigrated and didn’t instill their cultures or traditions in their children because of racism and prejudice in America/fear of being singled out for being different. Unfortunately, that means a lot of traditions and cultures were lost. Keep that in mind.
@@lifeimitatingdeath3608 i know where you're comin' from bro but if you've ever been to europe you will figure out real quick there is nothing uncool or nerdy about being white. white people built stonehenge and did the amazing cave paintings in france many centuries before 'civilization' after all.
@@celestmondragon6549 its bc theyre either simply too lazy to research their own cultures pre america and pre christianity (if you have internet access you can do that) or theres just no "exotic" appeal for them
“Identity is always evolving. Day by day and moment by moment. But culture is always in you” very powerful
Thank you Grace for portraying our Culture in such beautiful manner. We appreciate you.
This brought tears to my eyes. Not only the sacred moment Kara got her Moko, but how much empathy and openheartedness that Grace brings to her documentaries. Can't wait for the next one!
Love the way Grace interacts smoothly with all the groups she met. Genuine interactions & connections 🤝🏼
Who else got the chills with the welcome? That was pretty powerful 🤘🏽
Men supporting men is such a beautiful thing . We all need support ❤️
I love getting to see a glimpse into all these different cultures Grace has explored in this series. I know they're a few years old now, but I feel like the messages still stand
This is so special. I really hope future generations continue to embrace their culture. Moko is beautiful inside and out.
we should all endeavor to reclaim our indigenous cultures
I think if you're not Maori, this is how you go into approaching having a Maori tattoo. With respect, humility and openness like Grace so clearly shows.
Enjoyed watching this, seeing Mataora and Moko Kauae through the lense of a foreigner while using the emotion of my people as a form of communication…. Nui te aroha e hoa, nau mai ki te ao Māori….
I would love it if you did a video on traditional filipino tribal tattoos. I can relate to the pain of losing so much history, culture, and tradition and feeling disconnected from my roots due to colonization.
What a beautiful culture, I love this series and how they showcase and explain in-depth the significance and meanings behind everything. Grace really is exceptional for this role.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! THERE WERE A FEW MOMENTS IN THIS VIDEO THAT MADE ME CRY BUT NONE MORE THAN THE HAKA. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THESE BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCES, AND SPREADING THE KNOWLEDGE OF WHERE TATTOOS COME FROM AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR SOMEONE LIKE ME TO PUT TRIBAL ON MY BODY THAT I DO NOT OWN AND IS NOT A PART OF MY HERITAGE. LUCKILY I NEVER HAVE GOTTEN TRIBAL BECAUSE I WANTED TO RESEARCH IT DEEPER AND YOUR VIDEO HELPED ME TO RESPECT A TRADITION THAT SO MANY OTHER PEOPLE DESERVE AND HAVE BLED FOR. PEACE AND LOVE TO YOU
☮️❤️🦋
I got tattooed with my wife in Grace’s shop in London. Had no idea it was her place until she walked in. Such an absolute gem of a human being. I love these documentaries even more now knowing how genuine she is.
I hate how much cultural knowledge and traditions they lost to colonization. New Zealand has such a unified people tho regardless it seems.
Poor poor New Zealand what about the millions of peoples that were murdered in the Americas or anywhere in the earth. You should reword that comment the whole word is suffering from colonialism non just New Zealand.
@@mom_im_losing_it this is a video about New Zealand, how much sense would it make to bring up any other country, so negative for no reason
@@honeybaby7840 actually lmao like obv its a world issue
Oh stfu Jesus Christ. “Colonization”.
It is pointless hating anything, especially a PC lie.
I love how intimate they are with each other without it being awkward or sexual. It all about love and respect for each other 🥰
Thank you for showcasing my culture so beautifully, from a Wahine who wears Moko Kanohi very proudly, Nga Mihi nui x
Something about this was so deeply personal, as another person decolonizing it makes me so proud to see such an embrace of their culture. Its hard to find identity when you are a reconnecting native, but to see how deeply sacred they treat their tradition is truly a sight to behold!
This brings back fond memories of my travel to NZ, and encounters with
the Maori culture. Very spiritual and heartfelt experience.
I feel so blessed to have found this series and to be blessed by a glimpse of these beautiful cultures, stories, and people. Thank you Grace and everyone involved with this project. It is absolutely beautiful, inspiring, and honestly gives me more hope. I wish you all the best 🖤
The episode was so powerful and left such a big smile on my face. Grace does a great job representing and respecting other cultures.
I ain’t never seen so many beautiful tattooed people in one video and when they welcomed him home shit made my dam near cry bc it was such a beautiful thing and u can feel the energy of it just by watching it. And we need more videos like this of people embracing their culture and going back to the beginning where it started
i have never felt more distant from people than watching this in 2021
Go outside
NEEDLES AND PINS IS SUCH A GOOD SERIES 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
This is just simply beautiful. What an honor to learn about and visualize such an incredible culture. Thank you❤️
This is so wholesome and warmed my heart thank you so much to everyone involved in the making of this documentary. The best way to banish stigma is to talk about it and raise awareness, spreading knowledge and stories are what keep us human.
Coming back to this 3 years later. The facial moko is already being massively revived. It’s so common to see it now
"It’s so common to see it now" Exactly. It´s just become a trend.
@@ourpeople-g7r u dont know shit
@@ourpeople-g7rbro these ain't trends ir a pakeha pretty design
don't ever say that about taamoko. these have whakapapa and a.korero about them. plz don't
Wow!!! KiaOra sister. What a fantastic documentary!!! I’m only 15 minutes in and I’m loving the content and delivery. Thank you ❤
36:30 unexpectedly powerful and moving. dont think i've ever had an artist cry before tattooing me haha bless these people and their heartfelt community
3 years latter but wow what a beautiful episode!
Just beautiful. I loved following this story. I was deeply moved. Thank you!
I am not one to be emotional but watching the documentary it was really thought provoking and heart warming
This documentary was absolutely beautiful ❤️
I never used to like Tama Iti but he has grown on me!
he's the man we need..not to let pajeha forget we've been asking for our land bk since day they landed on our shores.we need these radical maori
@@rickymarino1208 You are in the situation you are in because your ancestors failed you.
I looooooove this episode! It make me emotional in so many ways. I am heavily tattooed and have always been met with stares and judgment. My tattoos are not spiritual but I feel like the sessions are, I need the pain to heal and on top off that I get awesome art on my skin. I have always been very interested in art and the history off tattoo-art and find this episode so beautiful.
If they make you 'feel', then they are spiritual. Nobody has a patent on what is spirtual and what isn't. :) x
I have ta moko from Moko and I cried when I saw it finished... receiving a depiction of your whakapapa is truly a transcendent experience and he was an amazing person to meet. My iwi is near to his (actually the same one Tame Iti is a part of) so he had a lot of insight I was so grateful for!!
Beautiful I wish people would back to their traditions and it would go back to our old word but without violence
Wow! So beautiful, the enduring strength. The gorgeous faces with beautiful markings, thank you
I can relate to this a lot, Philippines has also a rich deep tribal heritage, many of our tribal symbols coincide with the meanings of the Maori, ancestors were closely related and colonization of the Spanish wiped out our deep roots of marking our skin.
Cried pretty much during this whole documentary. I too want to reach back to my ancestry but have a hard time knowing where to start since I have no family history. I don't really have a place I fit in because I was brought up urban but I am also Ecuadorian with Incan ancestry. I've always felt so alone.
Well, do you know both of your parents' names and where they were born? Or your grandparents'? Or if you were adopted you could reach out to the adoption agency or maybe the hospital you were born at for information. You can get records from the county, and start tracing your ancestry back down the line. There may be better online recourses these days for such things too. I know many churches (even in other countries) and genealogical societies upload records and documents, sometimes even photos to the internet these days. They might help you track down what area your family hailed from and then you would be able to look into local customs from there. It's not always an easy journey but it can be very enlightening. I wish you luck on your search and with your cultural healing! 💚🖤💚
I totally understand where you are coming from, as I am an adopted child from here in Aotearoa New Zealand. I don’t know where I come from, but I have a deep love of my indigenous people and culture. Their story has given me the best understanding of Whanau ( family…lineage) of anyone else on the planet ❤ I am so lucky to witness this as a Pakeha . I guess a few of us find it, when it speaks to us x
I grew up in new Zealand but now live elsewhere and this made me miss home so bad
Man this makes me sad to see that Western culture is divorced from a lot of family orientation when it concerns the body. This just thinking about major life milestones like birth, marriage and death there is a connection but to the many cultures and ways of thinking theres separation. I didnt expect to cry when Moko started singing to create ritual space before the tattoo. Great content.
I absolutely love how in depth she goes. She doesn't just study in depth on the tattooing culture, she pays attention to the actual culture behind the people as well and allows the people she speaks with to provide insight and knowledge to us. It is very interesting to learn about all of these different cultures and the history they have behind them while also showing how tattoos connect them all.
She has not gone in depth at all, she is a PC wannabe who is sucking up to the new fictional PC culture of New Zealand.
so beautiful. The energy of the maori people was amazing and so powerful.
15:26 the subtitle says "Tanetui" but what he actually said was "Tangata Whenua"
That must be awesome, to travel around the world and get a tattoo from everywhere you go
I know. The collection of art on her body must be sooo meaningful
my favorite series no question
When she said “its hard to connect because you dont feel white enough or maori enough” i can totally relate
Well then stop obsessing over race, like these racists are.
Racist.
@@jasonbisdead you probably have no idea what its like to be from two completely different cultures. People judge you when you dont look “full” Maori, they might say, “You’re white, stop pretending” or straight up just categorize you as a white person even though you probably grew up with maori culture your entire life. At the same time, because you grew up as maori even though you dont look like the typical person you dont connect with white people because your cultures are too different even though you may look white. You cant pretend like culture doesnt play a big role in how well you connect with others.
It's cool to see a white woman approach subjects like this with open heart and respect and a curiosity free of taboo.
Awesome show, always want more of Grace and the content she creates
Such beautiful voices as well it’s just beyond real to experience THATS amazing
This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
I issue the sneeze of life is the funniest way I've seen ti hei mauri ora translated. Its not wrong but gosh it sounds weird in english
Tattoo or Tatau originated by polynesians thousands of years ago. It goes back to ancients days over 2000 yeaqrs ago. Before white came to pacific we used body tattoos, cloth tattoo or tapa cloth with tattoo markings, carvings on timber or stone. Thats what pacific tribes were about. It was a way of remembering and connecting with culture and passing it down generation to generation. Whale tooth bones, bird bones, pig tusk tattoo needles is what we used. As for the ink can come from anything. As for cloth they use the bark from trees which gives a brown colour. They use other methods for colour, plants etc..
I love the documentarys that she's in. Beautiful and smart
Anyone else feel like her and mukul totally did it? Two beautiful people like that, I hope they did. Lol.
100% get that vibe, too.
I would love to have roots like THIS to go back to. I'm not hating on my ancestors.. But it's difficult in today's world to be proud of being a white guy from America, without being seen as a bigot.
Im Irish and Hungarian and have found beautiful culture in both. Being white doesn't mean you don't have a culture in your roots
The spirutuality is amazing. As a 60 year old with much ink I never experienced anything such as this. Tears in my eyes......
Utterly beautiful. Maori ppl are so wonderful and any time I get the privilege of having any kind of insight into their culture(s) I am always so moved and saddened by feeling so utterly disconnected from any sense of cultural heritage myself. Colonisation has not only poisoned and murdered other people's cultures, but also here in England in the UK. I am politely envious of Maori people for still having enough of a bond to their heritage that there is enough to be saved. Kia ora 💕✨
kinda ironic them talking about cultural appropriation while using spiral bound sage - something wholely appropriated from Indigenous america tribes.
Ur an idiot, sage is NOT just used by one culture historically, manufactured oppression is a waste of your time and everyone elses dont u think? Get off tumblr
@@stella-vu8vh this is vice though, it’s basically tumblr video....
Actually, the Native Americans aren't the only ones that use sage in a spiritual ceremony.
My tribe and others in the islands have also used it in similar ways.
Perhaps if you study other natives in other countries you'll come to the realization that there are many similarities within these cultures and tribes. Just saying!
Before making a comment like that maybe do a little more research sage has been used for centuries around the whole world
@@s.matai2c155 well that’s a joke since white sage (what’s being used) is literally only endemic (native) to Southern California and northern Baja. Other sages sure, but not this.
💜Amazing episode!
At 15:27 the subtitle is wrong.
"The land is us, we are tangata whenua" not "Tanetui."
In the maori language, tangata whenua means people of the land.
so the sentence is...
"The land is us, we are people of the land."
tanetui means nothing, it isn't even a word. This is important, especially when we are trying to reclaim our language.
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This is such a touching and inspiring episode 🖤
This is perfect u gotta do this in Norway with viking tattoos
Wait so why the hook in the chest?
And why did everyone get the circle tattooed on them like was it just cause everyone’s friends or
Are you all Polynesian looking for your culture? The beginning is incredibly confusing
Shaved headed chick just got a circle of protection tattoo, and talks about a white guy's appropriation. Why is her's considered not appropriation? She is whiter than me.
Because Vice is pozzed to hell. One thing this documentary fails to mention is that an outsider can have a kirituhi made for them by a Maori artist but not a ta moko, the difference being a ta moko ties you to a clan. It will still tell a story but not of someone’s nonexistent Maori heritage.
There’s appreciation and appropriation. If you get permission, if you are somehow tied to the culture or appreciate the culture it’s not the same as just someone who thinks it looks cool
Oh gol
Not to mention the same person who is not indigenous to California or the Southwestern United States is trying to do a “cleanse” with white sage. Real big headed and embarrassing hypocrisy going on.
Not to mention the same person who is not indigenous to California or the Southwestern United States is trying to do a “cleanse” with white sage. Real big headed and embarrassing hypocrisy going on.
beautiful people and a beautiful artwork. I hope that this culture can reclaim there art in a modern way that can carve a new path for them 🙏 I wish the people and there culture the absolute best.
The iban pattern jersey he wore was a nice acknowledgement to our cousins over the sea....
This was unbelievably beautiful.
Moko is your friend for life. Take it to the hole, it’ll last longer than you.
Damn. I like that.
Idk what that girl at the start was on about, people in New Zealand do not see Ta Moko as being gang tattoos and we can all tell the difference between that and a generalized "tribal" tattoo. Not only that but if you had no Maori heritage and got any Ta Moko you would be seen as a disrespectful moron.
I heard that too and thought, what? No it's not 😂
That used to be the association/stigma some older generations had regarding tā moko for sure - this video is more than 3 years old though.
Best one yet...
The girl saying she wasn't white or brown enough hit home 😢,just look at it like this , you are twice blessed 😊❤❤ tattoos i have a few, they're from floor wood stain lol even got one from a steel cap boot using the soul ,burn and use for ink 😅 anyways peace and respect ❤😊
Anyone else cry at 39:43? I sure as hell did
Really well done and cultural sensitive piece Vice, nga mihi
This was amazing and so beautiful... ❤
My mate got his Mataora a few months ago. He wears his with pride, we both mahi FiFo underground in Australia.
This was a very beautiful and insightful experience explaining why ta moko is so sacred and important to Māori indigenous people. And as a mixed race Afro-indigenous woman of color with Māori and Afro-Māori among my mixed heritage, and currently reconnecting with and exploring my Māori culture, I was speaking about my wonderings of whether if there were other mixed race Afro-Māori people out there and sure enough I see Cara, another Afro-Māori woman of color that looked like me, and seeing her just being loved on and shown so much love and care by Māori during her ta moko ceremony moved me in ways I struggle to describe. And seeing that, I was actually so happy to the point of almost being emotional. That really meant a lot. Kia ora, Grace!
I’ve just cried my way through this.. and reading your comment choked me up again! Aroha from Aotearoa ❤
Interesting how much a repost does for you. Before today it was at like 702 views and posted for a *while.* Good to see this one in particular getting some much deserved attention.
I was tattood in Bangkok. The whole family was in the room, even kids playing on the floor. It was very natural. Glamourising one's origins only serves the ego, but when we accept our part, our responsibility for our own story, there is where life begins to flourish. When I grew up, close to Auckand city in the 60's, we were all equal, families mixed and blended as has always been our way, meaning we are a blended race of people. We should all take accountability for the good and the bad of our past as nobody is blameless, and this is called 'living'; if ta moko awakens your sense of belonging, feel blessed as some people never find a sense of belonging through anything on this earth. We are all on the same journey, sisters and brothers all of us, not one more special than the other. Give and ye shall receive for God helps those who help themself. That is where the true meaning of belonging lies. My ancestor was the chief of the Tainui canoe and the following Maori Kings. Te Whero Whero, Tawhio etc etc.
Finally, we get to see Grace again.
Always amazing to watch what Grace has to show us. This was intense and beautiful to watch. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Her voice is so fucking calming 😌
an fd rx7 at 19:53 lmao, wish i could see the rest of it, looks clean
she just??? got a hook pierced into her chest??? and acted as though it was nothing????? SHES SO BADASS
Vice needs to take Grace out to Samoa and see what the meaning of the Tatau actually is. There is some really deep meaning and culture behind it all. Wearing a Pe'a as a Samoan carries a lot more to it than just a Tatau!!!
interviewing destiny church is crazy bc they don’t actually teach men to be ‘better’ they teach men to be the heteronormative stereotype of what society thinks men should be.
Yea I mean it’s not All Black and white yk, a lot of those men don’t have better places to go and any sense of community that isnt harming their lives (in the way that the gang is) can be a really good thing :/
Very very inspiring
Thank you
I want to learn this style
Of tattooing
Love G. Neutral, love these docs. One thing I don't agree with is this position of saying that it is insensitive to wear certain tattoos if you don't belong to that culture. You shouldn't just judge based on that pre conceived idea, you don't know why that person is wearing that tattoo., you don't know why they've done them. Yes, it is a fact that many people do it because its mainstream, or fashionable and don't even know what they are putting in their skins. But there are also many others, that feel a connection with these ideas, these cultures, these philosophies even if they were not born among them, nor have had the opportunity to visit. In today's world been connected doesn't necessarily been there
I think it's beautiful that a low class boy from Peru, started learning about NZ and Maori culture after he watched one All Black match and felt the hakka in his heart and from then a passion grew, and he may never have the opportunity to leave his country, but he feels that connection. And no one should ever judge him for wearing a Moko. Or call him insensitive. We should be better, and embrace instead of criticize. We should accept instead of judge. You NEVER know what is inside a person and is not your place to stomp on them. Live and let live.
I don’t understand why the shape is in a triangle . I see the sun the moon and the land . But I was just curious why the shape was made into a triangle on the wrist . If anyone knows or is educated to tell me . I’m very interested and curious to know . Please
I'm watching this on the laptop while I get tatted.....
Love this
When he issued the Sneeze of life… that was intense
This documentary was done so beautifully 👏🖤
When the camera-man asked if there was something similiar in the uk, and she had to respond with no, it made me appreciate the fact I am a fraternity student (we say 'Verbindungsstudent') in Germany. While we often are unjustly portrayed as right leaning and sexist or whatever, we still embrace the spirit of the student movements of the early 19th century, their song, their tradition, their clothing, their rites. Obviously those things are outdated, still they are worthy to remember. These traditions are up to 200 years olds depending on the founding date of the individual fraternity, yet you can feel the power of the songs, the yearning for freedom and brotherhood through the language. I can't imagine what a lived tradition of such age must feel like. It's really moving.