This is one of the best things I’ve ever seen in my life, I actually got a little emotional watching it. I know I’m just some white American dude, but I absolutely LOVE hakas and to see it done in tribute to someone makes it so much more special. I’m really glad I found this video. Thank you for posting it!
Talei Morrison was one of the top female performers in the maori performing arts realm and she developed cervical cancer a few years ago. Rather than sitting back and allowing herself to be overcome by it, she started a campaign called smear your mea, a campaign that reached great heights in new zealand before her passing. Her work while suffering her own cancer has helped raise awareness and no doubt saved multiple lives due to it as well
Her son also performed in this item for us, so it was a special item to dedicate to not only his mum, but a wahine toa for Māori communities all over the nation.
This is one of the best things I’ve ever seen in my life, I actually got a little emotional watching it. I know I’m just some white American dude, but I absolutely LOVE hakas and to see it done in tribute to someone makes it so much more special. I’m really glad I found this video. Thank you for posting it!
Can someone explain who Talei is and what is it they did?
Talei is the lady from te Matarae i o rehu i think
Talei Morrison was one of the top female performers in the maori performing arts realm and she developed cervical cancer a few years ago. Rather than sitting back and allowing herself to be overcome by it, she started a campaign called smear your mea, a campaign that reached great heights in new zealand before her passing. Her work while suffering her own cancer has helped raise awareness and no doubt saved multiple lives due to it as well
Her son also performed in this item for us, so it was a special item to dedicate to not only his mum, but a wahine toa for Māori communities all over the nation.