Prepare to be moved by the emotional wedding haka that left Maori bride Aaliyah in tears. During Benjamin Armstrong and Aaliyah’s wedding reception in Auckland, New Zealand, their family and friends surprised them with a powerful haka performance. The heartfelt display of the traditional Maori dance touched Aaliyah’s heart, bringing her to tears. As the haka progressed, both Benjamin and one of the bridesmaids joined in, and eventually, Aaliyah herself couldn’t resist but participate. Josh Starks, who provided some background in the comments, explained that the haka called Tika Tonu was written in 1914 by Maori chief Waimarama Puhara as an expression of the journey from boyhood to manhood. Witness the profound impact of this meaningful haka, and explore the lyrics and translation in the description of the accompanying YouTube video.