Sis Fata had no idea what was waiting for her when she got off the plane in Auckland. She was just coming home from her mission in Honolulu.
As she walked through the airport with her luggage, her face lit up when she spotted her family. The camera panned to a group of men already standing in formation.
It was the Haka. They began the moment she saw them, moving through the ritual with intensity but also with clear emotion. This one wasn’t about intimidation or strength, it was full of love.
You could see they were proud and happy she was home. Sis Fata started crying before it was even halfway through.
At one point, an older woman gently made her way past the group and wrapped Fata in a hug. They stayed like that, arms around each other, watching the rest.
When it ended, the boys ran over and surrounded her. It was loud, messy, emotional, and exactly what you’d hope a homecoming would be.
