Rugby World Cup 2011 | Opening Ceremony | Vid 1 of 4 (HQ)
THIS VIDEO IS PROPERTY OF TELEVISION NEW ZEALAND www.tvnz.co.nz – PROUD TO BE FROM NZ!!! Read on for the synopsis… [NOTE RE: COMMENTS: If you have nothing positive to say then don't say it. Any negative comments pertaining to any matters outside of the RWC or this video will be removed. Please keep it clean for younger audiences. Thank you.] SYNOPSIS: The first sequence begins with a representation of the Maori people of New Zealand’s beliefs around the Creation. The Call – (or known as a Karanga to Maori people) is an official welcome given by Maori women or a woman in this case. The Maori people believe that “a woman’s voice is a powerful thing…she is the giver of life. Her karanga calls us from the darkness of Te Po (the night) and takes us into Te Ao Marama (the world of light). Her energy unlocks the pulse of life. The karanga is enhanced by ‘moko’ patterns – the spiritually powerful tattoo designs shown as “vibrations of energy” which are etched into the faces and bodies [and souls] of many Maori” as is the mana (prestige and identity) that everyone is born with. The karanga is given by Precious Clark. Her karakia (prayer) is to the chiefs and champions of Aotearoa (NZ) who sound the Pukaea (wooden trumpets) to gather together the people of the nation before extending the call to the rest of the world. The Journey – New Zealand, the nation of Sails as per commentary. Inspired by the ocean voyagers over the centuries who came to New Zealand. “Maori paved the way …
Benjamin
November 21st, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Dylan
Absolutely amazing. What a riveting way to show our fabulous Maori culture. We all need to be very proud of what we have as it is unique and what New Zealand is known by. If there were no Maori, what would people think of when someone says New Zealand? Sheep?
November 22nd, 2011 at 4:13 am
Cooper
@siroam2012 Yes there are plenty of rumours of where Maori migrated from but they never mention the evidence we have that proves otherwise like kumara and peruperu, which originates from Peru, Sth Americas and then our genealogy and legends (beliefs) and especially the languages are very similar throughout Polynesia. The feathered headgear, ****** and body tattoos and structures etc. How can they contradict the facts – it is plain to see where we came from??
November 24th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
Kayla
@MissJacklyn1 I believe @siroam2012 is correct on this one but we did travel from Hawaii through the islands dropping off those who could not make the journey any longer. Most of which were our respected tuakana (elders) etc. Evidence of this is in the similarities between the languages, whakapapa (genealogy), beliefs and many other things. There is a well-known proverb about Maori coming from Hawaiki nui Hawaiki roa Hawaiki pamamao – is that what you mean instead of Hawaii, MissJacklyn??
November 26th, 2011 at 3:30 am
Ian
@MissJacklyn1 oW’ Notz even oW’ Maori mirgrated from Sth America, Polynesians alway saying we come from Cook Island or Tonga and Hawaii even Asia…
November 28th, 2011 at 2:10 am
Jos
December 1st, 2011 at 3:22 am
Justin
@tashmanaia ae better known as Pukaea
December 2nd, 2011 at 6:49 am
Juan
exaclty bro, its what makes rugby fun, is enjoying a few beers after with your mates
December 5th, 2011 at 6:14 pm
Sofia
@Croilir Come to NZ bro and play some rugby, you’ll love it and then after come to the pub and have a beer or 12, this is a normal saturday afternoon in NZ if you play rugby
December 8th, 2011 at 9:37 pm
Hunter
Sooo proud to be Maori that is my fav part is the Karanga
December 10th, 2011 at 10:13 am
Anna
MissJacklyn Yeah Maori originated from hawaii , we are all 1. I’m sooooo proud to be a Young Female Maori of Aotearoa, wat a wonderful land & a wonderful world we share !
December 12th, 2011 at 4:57 am
Liam
This was world class from my little homeland. \m/
I’m not really that rugby obsessed but GO THE MIGHTY ALL BLACKS!!
December 13th, 2011 at 8:57 am
Hailey
Ikale Tahi all the way! haha
December 14th, 2011 at 6:06 am
Makayla
Powerful imagery, impressive! Congratulations on great pageantry.
December 16th, 2011 at 7:39 am
Abigail
@stuwieNZ Ik aye
Proud to be a Kiwi!!! 
December 18th, 2011 at 11:04 pm
Alexander
I’m Croatian but I have to say, that you can really be proud to be from NZ! For me, Rugby is by far the best way to do sports. I’m playing Rugby too, but in Croatia there are 200 players or so.. I wish I was born in NZ or SA, so that I could see what Rugby really means to your people.. I mean this opening ceremony is better than that one at the Olympic Games.
RUGBY IS THE GAME OF THE FUTURE!
Intelligent men play Rugby, because you need your brain very hard to make a good play..
Bye
December 21st, 2011 at 4:55 pm
Christopher
this reminds me of my home country…Aotearoa 4 life boii
December 22nd, 2011 at 10:26 pm
Samuel
@skittlesareyum48 no these meant something
December 25th, 2011 at 10:37 am
James
This is absolute fantastic!!! ….I have never seen better and more spectacular opening of ANY games, including Olympics. Hands down to visual effects, choreography and overall organization. So great!!! Complete city turned to one HUGE Welcoming Fireworks, full of joy, colors and pride of rugby lovers!!! Congratulations to people of New Zealand!
December 27th, 2011 at 7:28 am
Hailey
@skittlesareyum48 Its not called vuvuzelas mate. its called an ancient flute from the ancestors.
December 29th, 2011 at 9:22 pm
Matthew
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December 31st, 2011 at 11:17 pm
Hunter
nga mihi tino nui to Mataarae, Taini wouldve been proud(: tihei mauri ora. & to all the haters kia tau te mauri.
January 3rd, 2012 at 12:03 am
Ethan
@skittlesareyum48 yep funny
@himfan1 hardout! It’s a poly thing. lol
January 6th, 2012 at 6:30 am
Robert
@missownz So are the Hawaiians sistah! lol
January 9th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Daniel
fucking awesome ceremony aye but those commentators need to shut up
January 11th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Savannah
i wish the cocky news readers would shut their mouths. totally ruins it