I live in Hungary and i used to watch football lie everyone in eastern europe,but i have started playing rugby four years ago,nothing special, i just fell in love with it and must admit that this ceremony was the fucking best ceremony i have ever seen in my life,it was so fucking good i almost cried and i do not use to,imense and intense loved it,thank you Rugby and New Zealand
Even that Christchurch was going to have the World Cup until Earthquakes damaged AMI Stadium of course Eden park now hosting the RWC 2011.Special Tribute to Christchurch.
But the opening ceremony was amazing.On the Call those instruments were like didgeridoo's
Opening ceremony was amazing. I am so proud to be from this amazing country. watching it again makes me tear up just because im am so proud of everyone that participated in this beautiful ceremony.
@talkingoutyourbumow very nicely put and yes it fascinates me so much and gives ya a longing feeling to be a part of it all.. it;s just amazing :D i bow down to thee hehe :)
@MyZelda23 It is not a song but a Karanga (or Call) of which I could barely make out, "E te iwi, Ko te ihi, kei te wehi, ko te mana o nga iwi e" which basically means:
TO THE PEOPLE GATHERED HERE,
WE HOLD THE IHI (essential force, excitement, power, charm, personal magnetism),
THE WEHI (dread, fear, something awesome),
AND THE MANA (prestige, authority, control, power, influence, status, spiritual power, charisma - mana is a supernatural force in a person) OF THIS PEOPLE AND THIS LAND.
This was extremley beautiful , word's don't even describe. I am extremley proud to be Maori it shows that our country is a sacred and beautiful place filled with culture and spirit , so to all the people who are putting us down get fucked and choke on barbie :)
I am Maori and living in Dubai,finally got around to watching the opening and there is only one word to describe it "EPIC",very proud New Zealander: )
I was actually at the opening ceremony . . . it was as good as it gets, as far as a spectacle goes. Any negative comments should be taken as written by . . . honestly, I don't know why you would. GO WALLABIES!!
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?
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..
@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
@87DKing Congrats for the World Cup! You really deserved it. And many thanks for your invitation, but I'm 38 now and have a family over here.. So I'm a senior hobby player. ;-)
But to have some beers with you guys would really be nice!
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!
i am so blessed to have been working there that night! nga mihi aroha ki Te Mataarae i Orehu, he tino ataahua to mahi i taua po. brought tears to my eyes, xxx
AND also, we are playing a white mans sport BUT arent we known to be one of the BEST...........Im sorry but dont we deserve credit for that not to b put down and talked about in a bad and discriminated way.???
If only Adam & Eve didnt touch the BAD fruit than maybe there would be no NEGATIVE feed back....
Lets leave the Racism etc out of it.....no only towards Maori people but also towards EUROPEAN....we are ALL gods children!!
lets just stop being so narky about the whole thing, it was a beautiful opening and for all you that dont like the culture that was exposed, I am a moari prson living in australia and 100% of the australian ppl that I have spoken to about NZ only know of the moari culture and they are facinated with it....it was beatiful and I think if you dont have anything nice to say then keep it to urself. Nz land is full of Maori history ...THANKYOU
@skittlesareyum48 The Pūkaea is not a plastic horn but a wooden trumpet. Of course, the Maori had trumpets as they needed to alert the people of oncoming danger, somehow? And also, the Maori are very musical people.
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 !
@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??
@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, facial and body tattoos and structures etc. How can they contradict the facts - it is plain to see where we came from??
I was there on Tv the 11 year old kid with black and white face paint holding the nz flag up.Ps if you were sitting beside I was blowing the vuvuzeala sorry i hope your not deaf yet. If your a tourist welcome to our beautiful country. Pps New Zealand is totally gonna win the Rugby World Cup. We have one it once and we are gonna win it again. what a moment. Well done New Zealand you have done us all proud. Nothing can beat this. This is a once in a life time opportunity. GO NEW ZEALAND Whooo.
dis was so awesome, definatly humbling and proud moment to b kiwi watchin dis, look at eden park!!!! awesome, The karanga! dat lady was mesmerising, and the kapa haka was MEAN, the ladies were fierce, makes u crap ur pants aye!!!! haha, but fair not tourists its not to make u feel uncomfortable, a haka is also a mark ov respect! and it welcomes everyone to out beautiful land AOTEAROA
I have lived in perth for the last 26 yrs, but i dont think i have EVER so proud to be a kiwi. I cant watch this without a lump in my throat & a tear in my eye. NZ, you did yourself so proud. Well done to you all. Kia Kaha from Perth.
Rugby is becoming more profesional now. in 8 - 12yrs time country from around the world will be at there Elite level like the All Blacks, Wallabies, Springboks and England. the IRB should have a Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere World Cup. 16 team in both comps and top 10 teams from the comps, qualify for IRB Rugby World Cup the following year. Even NZL,AUS,RSA and ENG should qualify. if they don't make it... well have to wait 4yrs till then
@siroam2012 hopefully. I would like to see more players from the minow countries getting contracts in super rugby as well as the European top leagues. Just like in football, thats how they developed the 2nd tier countries . I think this will happen more after the 2016 Olympics.
@ssrabits The Rebels are able to sign 10 foreign players so we could see an influx of players from Russia, The Six Nations and The Americas. It can only be good for the Sport.
Thank you so much for sharing this with everyone the Opening Ceremony was beautiful and the power of the haka I could feel it. It makes me proud to be an All Blacks fan, but it reminds me of how connected I am to my own Zulu roots. Kwaaaaaa Zuuuuullluuu! Kwaaaaaa Zuuuulllluuuu! Mad respect to the Maori!
Awesome! I love the fact that they used old with new! Definitely NZ. I am a foreigner living in NZ for over 10 years, and NZ never ceases to amaze me! Great use of culture, and to show the world your tribal roots. Cause like everywhere in the South Pacific, the culture is unique and needs to be celebrated!
@MrRazorz I fully agree with you on all points. We were just showing the rest of the rugby watching world what makes New Zealand what it is. What makes us a little bit different.
Re sharks in the show: it may have had something to do with the fact that those hammerheads are part of the traditional symbolic decoration in Maori meeting houses.
a hammerhead shark (Mangopare) is also a type of maori pattern which you will find on the interior of alot of Marae. The commentator also mentions why we use them in our maori culture so if you listen you will know.
Also we all know that the pakeha are NOT the people of this land the Maori are and this is OUR culture!! Aotearoa is our home & it is famous for its CULTURE regardless of if no one is full Maori we are still the people of this land and we will never let that die!
Beautiful! So Proud to say NZ set the bar! :D love the energy and the effects! Love to acknowledge the BEHIND the SCENES people! you guys are much appreciated!!
i LOVED the opening ceremony it really shows other countries who we are i'm really proud to be a Kiwi. I actually got goosebumps when i watched this on tv on my birthday .. yes The opening ceremony was on my birthday lol 09/09/2011 how awsome was that lol.
i can't understand why people are writing racist comments about nz which is one of the most peaceful and beautiful countries in the world.which is neutral on most of the world matters. Qasim 4rm Pakistan
@chapraanclub Totally agree. Thanks for that! There are more serious matters to worry about in the world and they want to make a go of it now, right here!! Some people just need to clean up their own "back yards" before judging others. Truly appauling behaviour and certainly not a good reflection on NZ. Get it together people!!! [Note: Any derogratory comments on any matters irrelevant to the RWC or this video will be removed. Please keep it clean. Thank you.]
@chapraanclub It's because they're ignorant and don't have any respect for a culture that's different than their own. I love NZ and I am a big All Blacks supporter. These are what we call E- Thugs they don't have the balls to say it to anyones face. So they do it here. Just a bunch of cowards!
happy to see such a good show. Makes me think of my friends from Kourou leg 1cl kiwi Jimi Crow, and don't forget CCH Kiwi Fry. Hows ya muka ya bastds. I'll think of ya. Legio Patria Nostra. From the Yank bastrd
the highlight of the opening ceremony was definately the karanga 'the call' in the beginning - that woman's voice & movie were out of this world & nearly bought me to tears! it really showed how spiritually connected the maori ppl are... That haka blew me away, AWESOME!
Ka mau te wehi! Ka tū whakahihi ahau. Congrats to the organisers for show casing the uniqueness of Aotearoa inside the fantastic graphics for us and the world to enjoy. Absolutely proud to be Māori.
@prophetofpeacejhn316 I feel ya.. Try Universal Sports.. NFL season has already started.. Imma Dolphins fan =) but yea Rugby is still expanding.. From next year, Argentina will join New Zealand, South Africa and Australia to make it 4-Nations.. This will be the turning point of Rugby, South America is the next target for the game and perhaps 20-30 years from now will gain popularity in the United States, I can't wait till Brazil gets the hang of the game, they are very skillfull and creative..
@jamester999 Sorry mate - slight overlook. It was meant to be HQ which was the best quality vid 3 days ago. Don't know about now though?! Have amended this accordingly.
Was at the Aux CBD's Viaduct watching the Eden Parks' ceremony on the big screen, honestly my mates and i were gob smacked coz we weren't expecting to see an opening this spectacular. It just goes to show that no country or island is too small to create an enormous masterpiece!!
Nga mihi mahana ki te Kai Karanga. Nau to karakia ataahua i rere ai mo ake tonu atu. Nga mihi hoki ki Te Matarae I O Rehu 'tauke' to koutou mahi. I taua wa, i piataata toku wairua me toku mana ki to koutou haka. Chur!
@LasSicc Ka tautokohia i nga korero nei. He mea tino ataahua ki te kite i te iwi Maori e whakaatu ana i te haka puta noa ki te ao. Ka mau tonu nga tikanga, te mana o wa tatou nei tuturutanga o nga taonga a kui ma, koro ma, me kii, ko nga taonga o wa tatou tipuna.
Mauri ora ki te roopu kapa o Te Matarae i Orehu. Mean Maori Mean!
WOW I was at the RWC for the first match, but I didn't get to see this because it was so crowded (the tv was very side on). I see what all my friends meant. WOW.
- Wellington. The capital is always cool to visit. Make sure you visit the Beehive (Parliament building), and be sure to keep ahold of your hats, for Wellington's nickname is Windy Wellington!
- Christchurch. Christchurch may be not much more than rubble in some parts now, but it's a plucky city (it has to be), and NZ rallies round it, giving support for the earthquake-stricken people.
- Mt Ruapehu, the North Island's tallest mountain, is WELL worth a visit!
@smiles1969able the 9 million cost will bring in more long term for the whole of NZ. NZ are lucky to be the hosts of such a large world event make the most of it - it may be 100 years before it returns again...
I live in Hungary and i used to watch football lie everyone in eastern europe,but i have started playing rugby four years ago,nothing special, i just fell in love with it and must admit that this ceremony was the fucking best ceremony i have ever seen in my life,it was so fucking good i almost cried and i do not use to,imense and intense loved it,thank you Rugby and New Zealand
xiloverugbyx 2 days ago
No country will ever top this opening eveerr !! Every other opening in past &future has jus been put to shame :L no offense England :3
natasha4530 1 week ago
I missed this! ANd now i'm crying... im so proud our country!
RaidenWarbound 3 weeks ago
Hey my Sister Deaftermath...
RobloxAgentP6 1 month ago
I remember watching this on TV and being so proud to be a kiwi! :)
troytmkh 1 month ago
BEST............HAKA...........EVER!!!!!
19EHF 1 month ago
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2:21 On the Call those instruments were like didgeridoo's
dreaftermath2011 2 months ago
Our nation New Zealand has mostly everything to the forest's,Volcano's and Geyser's,River's of Waikato,Cave's,Mountain's,Beach's,Waterfalls.
dreaftermath2011 2 months ago 2
Even that Christchurch was going to have the World Cup until Earthquakes damaged AMI Stadium of course Eden park now hosting the RWC 2011.Special Tribute to Christchurch.
But the opening ceremony was amazing.On the Call those instruments were like didgeridoo's
It's sounded AWESOME! =D
dreaftermath2011 2 months ago
I get goosebumps everytime I watch a haka or karakea. I love aoteaoroa
symphonytwo 2 months ago
Opening ceremony was amazing. I am so proud to be from this amazing country. watching it again makes me tear up just because im am so proud of everyone that participated in this beautiful ceremony.
TepaeaBRO 2 months ago
BEST OPENING CEREMONY EVER .. never forget this ..
iLLiCiTSHORTyy 2 months ago
I'm so gutted I missed the opening ceremony :(
radyradyra 2 months ago
don't be concerned people don't usually walk around with their butts showing!
okliviprincess700 2 months ago
@okliviprincess700 haha - I should hope not! lol
missownz 2 months ago
My country is so epic, with the giant rugby ball and all! yeah, go NZ
okliviprincess700 2 months ago
AWESOME.....AWESOME.....AWESOME....the haka was mean......the whole opening was mean.....loveeeee it....
Rotavegas1 3 months ago
beautiful..i miss the world cup, can't believe the buzz is over!! so proud to be a kiwi!! wish i saw this opening live..bring on England 2015 :D
jtaeao 3 months ago
We enjoyed it
shortstayholiday 3 months ago
Grandiosa ceremonia
RUBINTEL7 4 months ago
chur too much
yungmuni69 4 months ago
Well done All Blacks, Go Bokke!
emi7000 4 months ago
I loves the opening so proud to be a maori/Kiwi
ch130789 4 months ago 6
@talkingoutyourbumow very nicely put and yes it fascinates me so much and gives ya a longing feeling to be a part of it all.. it;s just amazing :D i bow down to thee hehe :)
Warcraft20101 4 months ago
The best opening ceremony Ive ever seen! Well done NZ!! :D
Esjohnson26 4 months ago
Anyone know the name of the song as the players enter the field? That dramatic music. Please
MyZelda23 4 months ago
@MyZelda23 It is not a song but a Karanga (or Call) of which I could barely make out, "E te iwi, Ko te ihi, kei te wehi, ko te mana o nga iwi e" which basically means:
TO THE PEOPLE GATHERED HERE,
WE HOLD THE IHI (essential force, excitement, power, charm, personal magnetism),
THE WEHI (dread, fear, something awesome),
AND THE MANA (prestige, authority, control, power, influence, status, spiritual power, charisma - mana is a supernatural force in a person) OF THIS PEOPLE AND THIS LAND.
missownz 4 months ago 6
@talkingoutyourbumow I agree with you on this one.
missownz 4 months ago 5
STFU commentators
SuperJourneyer 4 months ago
The Maoriness of NZ is so unique. Too bad you don't see that with the Aborigines in Australia or even the Native Indians in USA.
mzsamuelxo 4 months ago 8
why cant the commentators shut their mouths
trixdacat 4 months ago
This was extremley beautiful , word's don't even describe. I am extremley proud to be Maori it shows that our country is a sacred and beautiful place filled with culture and spirit , so to all the people who are putting us down get fucked and choke on barbie :)
GaGaGal11 4 months ago
what a weird haka
6sheldon 4 months ago
@6sheldon you haven't seen many haka's then, have ya?
missownz 4 months ago 32
@6sheldon Theres lots of different haka's through out New Zealand
DemonOfDisturbed 4 months ago
@IG88Aiscool Possibly becasue Maori is the indigenous culture of NZ? Do you travel all the way to NZ to experience european culture?
Willis1325 4 months ago
I am Maori and living in Dubai,finally got around to watching the opening and there is only one word to describe it "EPIC",very proud New Zealander: )
mikeypomana 4 months ago 4
I was at this ceremony, looks better on TV than at the game.
TNZvideos 4 months ago
the haka at 8:55 IS MEANNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sydney624 4 months ago 2
makes me so proud to have black blood
13Kreator 4 months ago
I was actually at the opening ceremony . . . it was as good as it gets, as far as a spectacle goes. Any negative comments should be taken as written by . . . honestly, I don't know why you would. GO WALLABIES!!
arnethebanana 4 months ago
i wish the commentators would shutup
k9DaAV 4 months ago
@k9DaAV YES totally agree lol
Soul7Patrol 4 months ago
this will be there year, cant see anyone stoping them
KnightCaptainNicol 4 months ago
Thanks so much, to bad we can't upload match highlights!!
BradleyBMcNab 4 months ago
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?
MultiJono1 4 months ago
exaclty bro, its what makes rugby fun, is enjoying a few beers after with your mates
donnyzNZ 5 months ago
Sooo proud to be Maori that is my fav part is the Karanga
MissJacklyn1 5 months ago
This was world class from my little homeland. \m/
I'm not really that rugby obsessed but GO THE MIGHTY ALL BLACKS!! :P
akira543 5 months ago
Ikale Tahi all the way! haha
Hafakasi07 5 months ago
Powerful imagery, impressive! Congratulations on great pageantry.
7t8h4z 5 months ago
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
Croilir 5 months ago 4
@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
87DKing 5 months ago
@87DKing Congrats for the World Cup! You really deserved it. And many thanks for your invitation, but I'm 38 now and have a family over here.. So I'm a senior hobby player. ;-)
But to have some beers with you guys would really be nice!
All the best!
And keep on promoting Rugby all over the world!
Bye!
Croilir 4 months ago
this reminds me of my home country...Aotearoa 4 life boii
MrBubbah1234 5 months ago 2
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!
differentones 5 months ago 5
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PremiershipRugby 5 months ago
nga mihi tino nui to Mataarae, Taini wouldve been proud(: tihei mauri ora. & to all the haters kia tau te mauri.
SCHMIDTO4 5 months ago
fucking awesome ceremony aye but those commentators need to shut up
2007Jordan1991 5 months ago
i wish the cocky news readers would shut their mouths. totally ruins it
SuperGlennK 5 months ago
wow..this is awesome
belauidid 5 months ago in playlist Barbreen world cup rugby choir at opening ceremonies
i am so blessed to have been working there that night! nga mihi aroha ki Te Mataarae i Orehu, he tino ataahua to mahi i taua po. brought tears to my eyes, xxx
fully93 5 months ago
skittlesare yum...what is vuvuzelas????
Rotavegas1 5 months ago
AND also, we are playing a white mans sport BUT arent we known to be one of the BEST...........Im sorry but dont we deserve credit for that not to b put down and talked about in a bad and discriminated way.???
If only Adam & Eve didnt touch the BAD fruit than maybe there would be no NEGATIVE feed back....
Lets leave the Racism etc out of it.....no only towards Maori people but also towards EUROPEAN....we are ALL gods children!!
maiatahiwi09 5 months ago
lets just stop being so narky about the whole thing, it was a beautiful opening and for all you that dont like the culture that was exposed, I am a moari prson living in australia and 100% of the australian ppl that I have spoken to about NZ only know of the moari culture and they are facinated with it....it was beatiful and I think if you dont have anything nice to say then keep it to urself. Nz land is full of Maori history ...THANKYOU
maiatahiwi09 5 months ago 36
@maiatahiwi09 Maori sista, Maori
missownz 5 months ago 3
This is pretty amazing...
The most amazing thing about it is how much the presenters need to talk!!
I am seeing it with my own eyes so I don't need a running commentary of what is going on ffs, it just ruins my enjoyment of the actual spectacle!!
Some explanation, fine, such as the hammerhead motif of the event, but describing exactly what is going on? Just shut up and let us enjoy it!!
bohun28 5 months ago 2
@MrJsnansen1980 they're just jealous! ..of a small, tiny, beautifull country.
01anitas 5 months ago
this opening ceremony is the sickest thing i have ever seen!
suuperstylin 5 months ago
wheres Celia Graham
Mattyma1998 5 months ago
Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora! Ka ora!
Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora! Ka ora!
Tenei te tangata puhuru huru
Nana nei i tiki mai
Whakawhiti te ra
A upa ... ne! ka upa ... ne!
A upane kaupane whiti te ra!
Hi!!!
AnangKo 5 months ago
Tumeke..That karanga is the best ive heard, big ups to Precious Clarke..Tino ataahua. Fantastic opening..Go the mighty All Blacks.
kerry4343 5 months ago
too much the cousin Presh! :D
ngarahard2010 5 months ago in playlist Rugby World Cup 2011 - Opening Ceremony
omg the whole thing was great expects the maori bum checks gosh i thought that was gonna ruin it omg but sill all in all it was amazing
awesomediva24 5 months ago
Quality is really really good..good job..
nivz11 5 months ago
thanks mate for video
jacekjhethify 5 months ago
The Maori had vuvuzelas too?
skittlesareyum48 5 months ago
@skittlesareyum48 The Pūkaea is not a plastic horn but a wooden trumpet. Of course, the Maori had trumpets as they needed to alert the people of oncoming danger, somehow? And also, the Maori are very musical people.
missownz 5 months ago 8
@missownz haha it was just a joke :P
skittlesareyum48 5 months ago
@missownz So are the Hawaiians sistah! lol
himfan1 5 months ago
@skittlesareyum48 yep funny
@himfan1 hardout! It's a poly thing. lol
missownz 5 months ago
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 !
MissJacklyn1 5 months ago
@MissJacklyn1 oW' Notz even oW' Maori mirgrated from Sth America, Polynesians alway saying we come from Cook Island or Tonga and Hawaii even Asia...
siroam2012 4 months ago
@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??
missownz 4 months ago
@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, facial and body tattoos and structures etc. How can they contradict the facts - it is plain to see where we came from??
missownz 4 months ago
@skittlesareyum48 Its not called vuvuzelas mate. its called an ancient flute from the ancestors.
tashmanaia 5 months ago
@tashmanaia ae better known as Pukaea
missownz 5 months ago
@skittlesareyum48 no these meant something
wheelblack35 5 months ago
take note all blacks thats how a haka should be done
Moneybill01 5 months ago
Oh, shit, I'm spanish and in my country we can't enjoy of playing , in the RWC and also in the 6 nations
TheDavids12 5 months ago
ake ake amine
ridinqhigh 5 months ago
I was there on Tv the 11 year old kid with black and white face paint holding the nz flag up.Ps if you were sitting beside I was blowing the vuvuzeala sorry i hope your not deaf yet. If your a tourist welcome to our beautiful country. Pps New Zealand is totally gonna win the Rugby World Cup. We have one it once and we are gonna win it again. what a moment. Well done New Zealand you have done us all proud. Nothing can beat this. This is a once in a life time opportunity. GO NEW ZEALAND Whooo.
Joshua2250 5 months ago
Wish the commentators would shut the fvck up! We are not interested in their trite litlle sound bytes.
happykiwi53 5 months ago
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Joshua2250 5 months ago
my god what the fuck is part four all about ......... stop watching after world in union ......part one and two are good ....
mrgavkel1 5 months ago
dis was so awesome, definatly humbling and proud moment to b kiwi watchin dis, look at eden park!!!! awesome, The karanga! dat lady was mesmerising, and the kapa haka was MEAN, the ladies were fierce, makes u crap ur pants aye!!!! haha, but fair not tourists its not to make u feel uncomfortable, a haka is also a mark ov respect! and it welcomes everyone to out beautiful land AOTEAROA
nzkiwibro1 5 months ago
I have lived in perth for the last 26 yrs, but i dont think i have EVER so proud to be a kiwi. I cant watch this without a lump in my throat & a tear in my eye. NZ, you did yourself so proud. Well done to you all. Kia Kaha from Perth.
slim439 5 months ago
Shoxx bro dis is da most gunnest ceramonie NZ has eva held
Michie101ify 5 months ago
THE SKYSPORTS NARRATION IS BETTER MORE DESCRIPTIVE AND ACTUALLY SOUNDED LIKE THEY KNEW WHAT THERE TALKING ABOUT . like if you think so
metua1964 5 months ago
Rugby is becoming more profesional now. in 8 - 12yrs time country from around the world will be at there Elite level like the All Blacks, Wallabies, Springboks and England. the IRB should have a Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere World Cup. 16 team in both comps and top 10 teams from the comps, qualify for IRB Rugby World Cup the following year. Even NZL,AUS,RSA and ENG should qualify. if they don't make it... well have to wait 4yrs till then
siroam2012 5 months ago
@siroam2012 hopefully. I would like to see more players from the minow countries getting contracts in super rugby as well as the European top leagues. Just like in football, thats how they developed the 2nd tier countries . I think this will happen more after the 2016 Olympics.
ssrabits 5 months ago
@ssrabits The Rebels are able to sign 10 foreign players so we could see an influx of players from Russia, The Six Nations and The Americas. It can only be good for the Sport.
taweraster 5 months ago
TUMEKE awwwww im so homesick now.....aue .....
Rotavegas1 5 months ago
GO WALES, IRELAND, SCOTLAND and the ALL BLACKS!
sarahh160 5 months ago 5
great video ataa way nz thi is yuor sport your time win the world cup
amerine1000 5 months ago
C'MON IRELAND!! ;)
goungoun2 5 months ago
I was NOT expecting that lightshow at all. Spectacular.
RwaringKaisu 5 months ago
Maori people RULE :)
MichealJacksonNinja 5 months ago
AWERSOME WORK..LOVE THE DIFFERENT COLOUR SETTING..NICE..PREPARATION IS GOOD AS COLD..VERY WELL DONE NZ..THUMPS UP 100%
CatMomo99 5 months ago 3
OMG the commentators ruined it. When they're not talking it's absolutely amazing and breath taking.
greylionGacHi 5 months ago in playlist Rugby World Cup 2011 - Opening Ceremony
This make's be so extremely proud of being a New Zealander! :)
stuwieNZ 5 months ago 49
The opening ceremony was awesome azz... loved iht :)
Ka nui taku aroha to all those apart of the world cup :)
Mean maori mean <3
shyanri 5 months ago
The poening ceremony was awesome azz... loved iht :)
Ka nui taku aroha to all those apart of the world cup :)
Mean maori mean <3
shyanri 5 months ago
mean as maori mean our tupuna be so proud of us!!!!
HOR1EZ4LYF 5 months ago
NZ culture moved me !!! i wish to be born as a pacific islander in my next life !!!! a maori soldier !!!! please god pleaseee
bodommed666 5 months ago 3
STOP COMPLAINING BOUT THE COMMENTATORS, THEY'RE ONLY EXPLAINING THINGS TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE NZ ..IM GLAD THERE WAS COMMENTARY
samoanz77 5 months ago 5
aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud
new zealand, nothing to do with zealand
moarifella 5 months ago
I don't care what people say.. But watching the opening ceremony for NZ, makes be proud to be Maori..!
maori782 5 months ago 4
sold as bro
dpatai 5 months ago
itll be nice the commentators just shutted the up -.-
refresherpro 5 months ago
Thank you so much for sharing this with everyone the Opening Ceremony was beautiful and the power of the haka I could feel it. It makes me proud to be an All Blacks fan, but it reminds me of how connected I am to my own Zulu roots. Kwaaaaaa Zuuuuullluuu! Kwaaaaaa Zuuuulllluuuu! Mad respect to the Maori!
DARKSAMURAI713 5 months ago
Magnificent
vinniechan 5 months ago
Peter Jackson needed to be a part of this
Menithor 5 months ago
Awesome! I love the fact that they used old with new! Definitely NZ. I am a foreigner living in NZ for over 10 years, and NZ never ceases to amaze me! Great use of culture, and to show the world your tribal roots. Cause like everywhere in the South Pacific, the culture is unique and needs to be celebrated!
patchgoli 5 months ago 6
@MrRazorz I fully agree with you on all points. We were just showing the rest of the rugby watching world what makes New Zealand what it is. What makes us a little bit different.
o8kate8o 5 months ago
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kaleemdecent 5 months ago
Re sharks in the show: it may have had something to do with the fact that those hammerheads are part of the traditional symbolic decoration in Maori meeting houses.
rudward100 5 months ago
OK......
a hammerhead shark (Mangopare) is also a type of maori pattern which you will find on the interior of alot of Marae. The commentator also mentions why we use them in our maori culture so if you listen you will know.
Also we all know that the pakeha are NOT the people of this land the Maori are and this is OUR culture!! Aotearoa is our home & it is famous for its CULTURE regardless of if no one is full Maori we are still the people of this land and we will never let that die!
maiatahiwi09 5 months ago
Thank you for uploading!
c0c0nutgeek 5 months ago
This is one of the amazing yet most incredible opening ceremony i have watched .....gud work NZ
sionenatua 5 months ago
Beautiful! So Proud to say NZ set the bar! :D love the energy and the effects! Love to acknowledge the BEHIND the SCENES people! you guys are much appreciated!!
proclaim07 5 months ago
very powerful and humbling experience, im proud to be a kiwi =) .
frsho1 5 months ago
If there was somewhere else i could live it would be New Zealand. Great opening ceremony
jammyman78 5 months ago
i LOVED the opening ceremony it really shows other countries who we are i'm really proud to be a Kiwi. I actually got goosebumps when i watched this on tv on my birthday .. yes The opening ceremony was on my birthday lol 09/09/2011 how awsome was that lol.
KiwiAng3l 5 months ago
i can't understand why people are writing racist comments about nz which is one of the most peaceful and beautiful countries in the world.which is neutral on most of the world matters. Qasim 4rm Pakistan
chapraanclub 5 months ago 47
@chapraanclub Totally agree. Thanks for that! There are more serious matters to worry about in the world and they want to make a go of it now, right here!! Some people just need to clean up their own "back yards" before judging others. Truly appauling behaviour and certainly not a good reflection on NZ. Get it together people!!! [Note: Any derogratory comments on any matters irrelevant to the RWC or this video will be removed. Please keep it clean. Thank you.]
missownz 5 months ago 10
@chapraanclub doesn't matter, just keyboard warriors and nothing more
JedNZ 5 months ago in playlist Rugby World Cup 2011 - Opening Ceremony
@chapraanclub It's because they're ignorant and don't have any respect for a culture that's different than their own. I love NZ and I am a big All Blacks supporter. These are what we call E- Thugs they don't have the balls to say it to anyones face. So they do it here. Just a bunch of cowards!
DARKSAMURAI713 5 months ago
@chapraanclub it isnt that peaceful but to some other countries mabey
GTAlimbo 5 months ago
happy to see such a good show. Makes me think of my friends from Kourou leg 1cl kiwi Jimi Crow, and don't forget CCH Kiwi Fry. Hows ya muka ya bastds. I'll think of ya. Legio Patria Nostra. From the Yank bastrd
whitephos490 5 months ago
the highlight of the opening ceremony was definately the karanga 'the call' in the beginning - that woman's voice & movie were out of this world & nearly bought me to tears! it really showed how spiritually connected the maori ppl are... That haka blew me away, AWESOME!
get0kat 5 months ago
nice
vkwOnZz 5 months ago
Thanks so much for posting this after I missed the ceremony due to the fucking trains!
maikelclifton 5 months ago 3
OMG!!
dragunill 5 months ago
Ka mau te wehi! Ka tū whakahihi ahau. Congrats to the organisers for show casing the uniqueness of Aotearoa inside the fantastic graphics for us and the world to enjoy. Absolutely proud to be Māori.
sythePM56 5 months ago
New Zealand truly outdone themselves.
tOFUbankai 5 months ago
fabulous......without the words !!!
W ITALIA
W NEW ZELAND
:-)
lahilahibeach 5 months ago
This y I hate about ESPN they don't even show rugby
prophetofpeacejhn316 5 months ago
@prophetofpeacejhn316 I feel ya.. Try Universal Sports.. NFL season has already started.. Imma Dolphins fan =) but yea Rugby is still expanding.. From next year, Argentina will join New Zealand, South Africa and Australia to make it 4-Nations.. This will be the turning point of Rugby, South America is the next target for the game and perhaps 20-30 years from now will gain popularity in the United States, I can't wait till Brazil gets the hang of the game, they are very skillfull and creative..
SpiritMan00 5 months ago
Why is this not in HD?
jamester999 5 months ago
@jamester999 Sorry mate - slight overlook. It was meant to be HQ which was the best quality vid 3 days ago. Don't know about now though?! Have amended this accordingly.
missownz 5 months ago
this is like an Opening Ceremony of the Olympics ,
PROUD to be a KIWI
fruzzybro 5 months ago
@fruzzybro only not as long which was a GOOD thing.
missownz 5 months ago
Nek Minute........
1qaz2wsx331 5 months ago
@1qaz2wsx331 i was waiting for that lol
MrMrEvin 5 months ago
lol i see u seth
buffy4342 5 months ago
shit that was massive !
Esterztarz 5 months ago
i also only just watched this so i could listen to tha karanga :D
MalamzPS 5 months ago
its only been 3 days n its views is so much lol woooaaaaahhhh :D
MalamzPS 5 months ago
Was at the Aux CBD's Viaduct watching the Eden Parks' ceremony on the big screen, honestly my mates and i were gob smacked coz we weren't expecting to see an opening this spectacular. It just goes to show that no country or island is too small to create an enormous masterpiece!!
Nga mihi mahana ki te Kai Karanga. Nau to karakia ataahua i rere ai mo ake tonu atu. Nga mihi hoki ki Te Matarae I O Rehu 'tauke' to koutou mahi. I taua wa, i piataata toku wairua me toku mana ki to koutou haka. Chur!
LasSicc 5 months ago 7
@LasSicc Ka tautokohia i nga korero nei. He mea tino ataahua ki te kite i te iwi Maori e whakaatu ana i te haka puta noa ki te ao. Ka mau tonu nga tikanga, te mana o wa tatou nei tuturutanga o nga taonga a kui ma, koro ma, me kii, ko nga taonga o wa tatou tipuna.
Mauri ora ki te roopu kapa o Te Matarae i Orehu. Mean Maori Mean!
amiracle41 5 months ago
The 13 dislikes are from the countries that wanted to host the world cup!
hotwun01 5 months ago 4
THATS HOW WE DO IT NEW ZEALAND MEAN AZZ
RDEMON64 5 months ago 2
WOW I was at the RWC for the first match, but I didn't get to see this because it was so crowded (the tv was very side on). I see what all my friends meant. WOW.
Carolarny1 5 months ago
very interesting how 2 cultures in 1 country live together. very nice.
IxedoMastergun 5 months ago
@IxedoMastergun more than 2 mate...there's a few cultures in NZ
missownz 5 months ago
@himfan1 Some more places:
- Wellington. The capital is always cool to visit. Make sure you visit the Beehive (Parliament building), and be sure to keep ahold of your hats, for Wellington's nickname is Windy Wellington!
- Christchurch. Christchurch may be not much more than rubble in some parts now, but it's a plucky city (it has to be), and NZ rallies round it, giving support for the earthquake-stricken people.
- Mt Ruapehu, the North Island's tallest mountain, is WELL worth a visit!
Carolarny1 5 months ago 2
and now we're bankrupt.. :P
ridicucrunkulous1 5 months ago
AMAZING!!!
Loved everything.... Proud to be a Maori & from Aotearoa :D
When I was watching I got chills from the call & kapa haka.
Love how the people in the stadium got to be a part of the opening with their cellphones. What a great effect it had.
xo
pgndpbfoalyf 5 months ago 3
@smiles1969able the 9 million cost will bring in more long term for the whole of NZ. NZ are lucky to be the hosts of such a large world event make the most of it - it may be 100 years before it returns again...
WiredPockets 5 months ago 3
super fail by the news reporters talking through it all lol
newliffe02 5 months ago 4