Kiwi haka to their fallen

[torchthebitch]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI6TRTBZUMM&feature=player_embedded

 

[cjh]

Can't watch that right now, but I will later.

I love the tradition (ritual?) of hakas.

 

[torchthebitch]

Usually it is a challenge thrown down before a battle. In this case 2nd/1st are using it as a salute. I don't know if this has been used before but if not I think it is a good start for a new military tradition.

 

[zipman]

That was pretty cool. Seems a better send off to a warrior than stoic silence.

 

[I_am_Loki]

A beautiful and moving farewell, honoring their fallen comrades and their culture.

 

[Quoll]

A very fitting send off.

 

[piccicatopolka]

Big fan here!

 

[blobfish]

Very cool tribute. I love Maori stuff.

On a side note, "Kiwi haka" sounds vaguely like a dessert of some type.

 

[ChinaBandit]

Once they were warriors, then came alcohol.