Papa Mau: The Wayfinder - Haka on Satawal - Pacific Heartbeat

In 1976, Hawaiians sailed the traditional voyaging canoe Hōkūle'a from Hawai'i to Tahiti and proved to the world that their ancestors had explored the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean by navigating with the stars. Papa Mau: The Wayfinder is the story of critical role that master navigator Mau Piailug played in that voyage, and the rebirth of Polynesian unity and pride that followed. The Hōkūle'a was built by members of the newly formed Polynesian Voyaging Society, who dreamed of sailing in the way of their ancestors. Shortly thereafter, a search began for someone who could teach them the art of non-instrument navigation, which had been all but lost until they met Micronesian-born Mau, who agreed to share his knowledge. Follow the remarkable journey of an iconic voyaging canoe and a new generation of Hawaiian navigators who, under the guidance of Papa Mau, revitalized and reclaimed Polynesia's voyaging tradition.
Learn more at www.pacificheartbeat.org
Producer/Director: Na'alehu Anthony
Film website: www.papamau.com

[@treboratat]

micronesia melenesia polynesia what a crock we all nesians nesian proud

[@rofinonative]

This is what i like to see! Micronesians showed the Polynesians the stick-dance and then the Polynesians showed the Micronesians the Haka (:

[@picpacific]

@Aotearoa Vibez thanks for your question! These men were crewmembers from the voyaging canoe Hōkūle'a who were on the island of Satawal as part of Kū Holo Mau: 2007 Voyage for Mau. You can learn more about this historic voyage here: pvs.kcc.hawaii.edu/holokai/2007/mau_1_intro.html

[@picpacific]

We're not sure. You may want to contact the filmmaker at Facebook.com / PapaMau

[@alromolor9168]

Beautiful

[@janesiren560]

Gg

[@hmngbrd]

Cool !

[@aotearoavibez6083]

umm...are they Maori or Polynesian?

[@GHOST-ds6ip]

Aotearoa Vibez Maori are Polynesians