One kōtiro has left her koro absolutely beaming after being the voice to his taiaha practice.
Mum Jaudana Tiaremoana Mahoni shared the heartwarming moment on Instagram, where her daughter spotted her koro walking past with his taiaha.
She instantly launched into a haka, chanting ‘Ka Mate’ so koro could show off his skills.
The whānau live in Hawai‘i, but with Koro’s Māori whakapapa, it’s clear they’re staying well connected to their roots.
“For those who know their relationship, know just how special this is 🥹🤍,” Jaudana captioned the post.
And it’s captured hearts around the world, racking up a whopping 1.7 million views in just 24 hours.
Honestly, koro smiling ear-to-ear at the end is all we needed from the internet today.
People online are loving the way this kōtiro connected with her koro in such a simple but powerful way.
“He’s BEAMING WITH PRIDE. The ancestors are strong in her 😍😍😍😍😍 goosebumps,” one person wrote.
“This is SO precious! Koro gave her all of the sweet faces, a softer version for a sweet little girl he loves. I love that she has been taught about her heritage by her ancestors,” another said.
A third added: “That’s how you pass down culture from generation to generation!! 🔥🔥”
Even those from around the world could feel the mana of the moment.
“I wish I knew what she was singing, but just listening and watching, I can tell it’s not only beautiful but powerful 🤙🖤🌹,” one commenter said.
“Don’t know why, but every time I see one of these, I get emotional af,” another agreed.
“I love it,” a third added. “I just got the chills watching this.”
Protect this duo at all costs. We need more from them!
