Video Of Wedding Guests Performing a Haka Goes Viral

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Video Of Wedding Guests Performing a Haka Goes Viral
Sun 24-01-2016

A wedding video is going viral on YouTube as wedding guests decided to perform a haka at the wedding. 

A haka is a traditional Maori war dance, and the guests performed it at the reception of Aaliyah and Benjamin Armstrong, moving the bride to tears.

Since posting it on social media less than 24 hours ago at time of writing, they have seen it viewed more than 19 million times.

The performance took place after the best man's speech, Aaliyah Armstong told CNN. "We knew that they'd organized a haka, but not that scale. And with my best friend jumping in as well, it turned out to be a bit of a surprise.

"I love my Maori side but this time (watching a haka) was different, knowing they were doing it for me and my husband. It was a blessing to be part of it."

Once she saw her best friend and maid of honor jump in, Aaliyah and Benjamin also decided to join.

"For us, we wanted to show our love and respect back," she said. "It's such an honor to have these amazing men and this amazing woman in my life show their love for us like this."

After the haka is finished, Benjamin can be seen thanking the dancers by touching his forehead to theirs, a traditional Maori greeting.

Source:CNN