Teen In a moving TikTok video, a compassionate teen paid tribute to his mother on her graduation day by performing a powerful haka, a traditional Maori ceremonial dance.
The heartfelt footage has evoked a profound emotional response, captivating many viewers.
Captured by his older sister Shay (@shay_anar), the video swiftly garnered over 2.7 million views, 594,000 likes, and over 5,800 comments.
The accompanying description in Shay’s video reads, “My mum graduating her bachelor in social work & my little brother getting up to Tautoko the best way we know how.”
In the caption, she expresses immense pride, stating, “Very proud of you mum, after four arduous and challenging years, it has finally paid off!”
According to Te Aka, the authoritative online Maori dictionary, the term “tautoko” is a verb that encompasses meanings of support, validation, advocacy, and reinforcement.
Shay’s younger brother undeniably exemplified this in his solitary and resolute stance at the center of the aisle as he passionately executed the haka—a ceremonial dance characterized by vigorous movements and rhythmic chants.
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@shay_anar Very proud of you mum 4 very long and hard years finally paid off!! 💯
♬ original sound – SHAY ANA 🤍