Samoan Fire Dancing and Culture | Kap Te'o Tafiti | TEDxPurdueU
Fire! Knives! Drums! Dancing! Kap Tafiti, or Kap as he as known to his millions of fans, brings a high-energy performance of fire knife dancing direct from Hawaii.
Known by all visitors to the Polynesian Cultural Center(PCC) in Laie, Hawaii as Kap, he brings the cultures of Polynesia to life through numerous activities.
Kap, born and raised in Samoa, Savaii and Upolu, holds B.A. in Art 3D from BYUHawaii is the Senior Ambassador for the Polynesian Cultural Center. He is a world class edutainer, who has educated and entertained Church and Government Leaders, Celebrities, and millions of people annually, in the last 20 years. He has travelled the world representing and promoting Polynesia through Cultural Demonstrations such as fire dancing, fire making, weaving, and coconut husking.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
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"In Samoa the men cook. In Japan and Korea, the woman cooks. In China, they take turns. In America, it doesn't matter who orders the food" 😂😂
@cocobro4615
7 жыл бұрын
samoa has rain everyday like today
@bigkahuna2048
6 жыл бұрын
coco bro in Samoa all you have to do is step over 3 feet and it won't be raining any more. Lmao
@cryingbear7779
5 жыл бұрын
I know Nicholas had me laughing to from one Nick to another 🤠👍😎
@hepimott145
5 жыл бұрын
dont they just order mcdonalds too in samoa nowadays?
@teti_99
5 жыл бұрын
@@hepimott145 In American Samoa they can but not in Samoa where Kap is from.
this guy is so cool
Ten years ago, Kap left me a deep impression in Polynesian Cultural Center. Seeing him perform in person is like watching a warrior on big screen. It's great to see in Tedx. He definitely speaks well for the culture too. Take good care, Kap!
@TheSamoanWatchman
2 жыл бұрын
thats awesome
@EmissaryOfSmeagol
11 ай бұрын
He is a warrior: he's fighting to keep his culture alive. Only now, he doesn't have to kill anyone, instead he has to entertain them.
I first met Kap way back in 1985, my first time to be in Polynesian Cultural Center as a young bride. We have been coming every other year and he is still the same funny guy....although he no longer climbs the coconut tree and show people how to do it - he still dances with the knives through the fire, has been teaching the younger generation to be like him (nothing can be like him)...he has also become a great artist...Love the guy.
@douglaschoi4307
7 жыл бұрын
I hope you guys able to keep up with and enjoying your Hawaiian vacation. My wife and I visited Polynesian in 2007. We had a great time. I've always wanted to see Kap perform and maybe meet him in person:)
@cynthiakarkeys
6 жыл бұрын
He climbed the coconut tree when we were there in December 2017. Kap is amazing.
@thetravelinsagittarian1316
5 жыл бұрын
Kap is amazing!
@signaturerush
3 жыл бұрын
Hol up how old is he?
@Albino_Chicken
3 жыл бұрын
still in 2020
this dude is so damn awesome. couldn't find a better cultural ambassador.
@adriamaral300
3 жыл бұрын
I agree, he’s the poster boy for the cultural center.
"And I know in your home you teach your children 'don't touch a knife, don't touch the fire' in our home we put it together and give it to the child." //dying "...and watch them suffer" //dead
@soupsoup4245
3 жыл бұрын
He's absolutely hilarious! I love his energy so much!
This guy is such a joy to watch, he just has such a natural charming charisma, really knows how to work a crowd too.
This was so Kaptivating!
@sionefinaulahi4640
3 жыл бұрын
I see what you did there 😏
@mauit5036
3 жыл бұрын
😂
So are we just going to ignore that he's a fire bender?
@leandyricroix
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah he's the one who attack the world
@kingdiamonds2316
4 жыл бұрын
They should really add this element of Samoan culture into the live action series 😂
@pcbrown6041
4 жыл бұрын
@@kingdiamonds2316 most underrated comment ever... He would blow the screen up. He's the real deal in life, such a sweet kind beast of a man, and a great artist to boot.
@flyandfood979
3 жыл бұрын
Guyz come to India more than that we ll do.. This is one percent onlyy..
@thebeat2370
3 жыл бұрын
@@flyandfood979 we have fire dance in Samoa, fire walking in Fiji, what else?....I think I've seen enough in the islands
"This is a weapon" *lights it on fire* *licks it* *dances with it* I can't even finish washing the dishes This guy is a legend
@teti_99
5 жыл бұрын
He sure is!!! Check out his video's! He shows people how really do things in Polynesia.
56 years old and he is still climbing coconut trees, spinning fire, and killing it. Kap is legendary and always will be. I’m so glad he did this Ted talk.
his physique is the closest thing to comic book wolverine..
@r49y92
5 жыл бұрын
LOL and a mix of the hulk too
@francois9747
4 жыл бұрын
@@r49y92 If you want to see a real life pacific Hulk, search up Josua Tuisova.
“Like old spice,but older and spicier”🤣👍
Kap has memorized this whole thing, he can do it in his sleep. Never misses a word!
i met this dude in the poly cultural center and hes such a humble and funny dude. malo kap!!
Where would we be without Kap? Where would we be without culture?! Everyone should look into their culture and learn about it, no matter who you are or where you come from! Embrace it!
It was an honor to meet him and shake his hand, visit the PCC in Oahu!
@basimaslamparedath
3 жыл бұрын
Coconut water
I never realised in Hawaiian and Samoan its so similar to us in malay "api" for fire, I did now realise Malay and Indonesian are connected to Polynesian culture
@Despotic_Waffle
6 жыл бұрын
thats really interesting info there friend!
@Emsyaz
6 жыл бұрын
Lol they even look similar in facial features. The only difference is height and size. Polynesians are naturally big and tall while malays/indonesian/pinoys are short and small built
@irony69
4 жыл бұрын
Remember pangaea? That's why we got the same culture as well
@badshifu
4 жыл бұрын
Man im samoan and even i just found out about this. Very interesting. Usually the Polynesians incl Samoans, tongans, Maoris, and Hawaiians. Would love to know more about this connection to Malaysia and others. Maybe were all descended from the same people that sailed through the pacific all those years ago
@AE-ix2iz
4 жыл бұрын
Other way around. Polynesia is connected to Southeast Asia. Polynesians are descendants of “Asian” navigators and “Melanesians.”
If this ain’t Samoan dad humor, I don’t know what is😂
@tatankahanska120
2 жыл бұрын
Hes da best. I remember him at Polynesian Cultural Center !!
@thehappypeople7495
2 жыл бұрын
i know what family humour is because of tofiga lel
When he put the fire knife on his feet I looked at mine and assured them I'd never do such a thing
@brother-mesho941
6 жыл бұрын
Zzz Sleep can I be your feet
He licked and grabbed the fire... Must have fire resistant armor or must be a high level player
@daygodemolitionunit5873
6 жыл бұрын
Its a hacker. We have a hacker.
@BrokeBanda1
4 жыл бұрын
Nah guys its the armor the admins handed out on the games 10 year anniversery
I’m from Thailand. I’m glad I met him in person at Polynesian Cultural Center in 2018. I always be impressed by his performance thru this TED talk and PCC stage ;)
Kap...always in top form!!!
This guy is a legend,respect
In Hawaii there would be a whole lot of “Chee hoos” and cheering
@ascotpark5102
4 жыл бұрын
Are u Hawaiian
I like that he knows; in different languages, how to say 🔥 that's really cool! 🔥😍🔥🏹🏹
I met him in person in Oahu
@mobilegodz1737
6 жыл бұрын
Colin Cox i wonder how many pussies got wet on that particular time
KAP is an absolute LEGEND!!!! Give this man his own Netflix show!!! LOVE you KAP! Respect & Aloha 🔥🔥✨🤙🏼❤️❤️🤙🏼😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Thank you for representing us Polynesians uncle Kap!!!! Let em all know who we are!!!! love you O.G.!!! DARN proud to be Polynesian!!!!
This guy is one of the most entertaining people on youtube.
Love watching videos from Kap. I was incredibly fortunate to live Hawaii back in the early to mid 90's when I was in the US Coast Guard. We travel via cutter all over the pacific down past the equator an more. The culture of the Polynesians is amazing. Talk about true Mariners.... They are the best in world hands down.
I love Kap, his videos are great and he has such a contagious smile!
This dude is the coolest!
YES YES YES It's my two favorite things; Ted talks and Samoa 😂 I love my culture LE MANU
He's so humble. I met him in Honolulu at the polynesian center in 2016. Great guy and very funny and informant about culture.
I saw him a couple of days ago at the Polynesian Cultural Center, and looked for him. Phenomenal talent!
No wonder he isn't hairy 😂
love my culture #poly4life
I love his charisma, awesome lad
DO THESE PEOPLE NOT KNOW HOW FRICTION FIRE WORKS? This man made an ember in like what 15 secs?Goddamn
What I learned from this ted talk. I wish I was Samoan x
always a pleasure to listen to this man.
I want him as my uncle!!!
Proud to be samoan, alofa Kap! 🇼🇸
Thank you, Kap for representing and making our Culture known to the WORLD!
Damn calves tho
Wow...he eats the fire! Awesome!
so proud aye. So cute how proud he can be of his culture, even in this big organisation like TED
@springselim9382
7 жыл бұрын
Titus Thetadig Hawaii is much more than this show which makes him proud
@loganyerrr7413
6 жыл бұрын
Bijendra Jang Kunwar he’s from Samoa
I need to meet this guy before I die. He is so damn cool.
This dude could single-handedly defeat the entire Wild Hunt.
@roach5485
4 жыл бұрын
But could he defeat Geralt
"we light a knife with fire and give it to the children and watch them suffer." that got me laughing for 15 minutes straight
What a great personality for a man that is ambassador of his culture.
Big Kap ! A wonderful entertainer with sense of humour. Hope to see him again
Such a beautiful culture 😍👍💖💖💖 I love knives and fire!
Truly amazing highly enjoyed you entertaining many truly a wise man and I call you a Samoan master same goes for family the drums had me wanting to dance and jump up and down when I heard the drums
I love it!
A typical morning during Kap's shaving routine.
I was really wanting at least one cheeehooo to come from the crowd lol such a humble and incredible human. Blessed to have met him in Hawaii.
This man is amazing. Reminds me of a warrior.
Wow...there's fire dancing and then there's SAMOAN FIRE DANCING...Epic!!!
Good job youtube algorithm for suggesting this video, this guy just Made my day.
This guy is amazing!!
What a man. What a performance. What a culture!
Kap is Da Man!! And he’s a great artist too!! We have a few of his paintings-signed!!
This guy is amazing
Samoa family reunion
@donlogo1459
7 жыл бұрын
Paul Sandee
Ah! I’m so proud to see my friend I know that guy!
What an absolute beast!
@thetravelinsagittarian1316
3 жыл бұрын
😍🔥
Kap is the only man alive capable of killing the Hound.
I love this guy the energy he has strong humble
This is pure gold. Kap just went into super Sayan mode, invincibility activated. watching during 2020 covid.
This is a great ted talk episode. MAde you happy the whole time unlike other ted talks being way too serious or boring.
That's what a MAN looks like DAYUM! 😍
2020 and I'm still entertained
this is the real MAN and so much more. Respect!!
Impressive culture! 😎
Wish my culture was like that, im just a Filipino eating rice and leaves n sht.
@geliluna7
4 жыл бұрын
Your culture has suffered a lot trough the years, but I admire it a lot. I think Filipinos are awesome.
@chill8086
4 жыл бұрын
yall arr cool frfr🔥
@thetravelinsagittarian1316
3 жыл бұрын
Your culture is fearfully and wonderfully made! Never forget that. 💓
@justanotherbob1621
3 жыл бұрын
Could be worse... I come from a culture that is best known for Oktoberfest, having no humor, being on time and invading Europe
@jorrodaba
3 жыл бұрын
@@justanotherbob1621 mine is known cause of torturing bulls, making paellas and dancing flamenco :')
he's built but you know this man doesn't gave a gym membership, his workout is just life
Good ol uncle kap
Wooooowwwww greattttttt.....spectaculer show....i love it....regards from bali island
That is polynesian humour
@churrocharcharm
5 жыл бұрын
It's semi dark. I love it
Awesome!!! Thank you
Now I realized that this guy is so amazing
fire fighters: 'where's the emergency?' witness: 'your're too late. this big brown dude put out the fire. well.. he danced with it, then put it out'
best tedx talk ever
Kap is amazing!! Best guy ever
My uncle - Terry Donald Miller, of Kaneohe, who was among the first performers of the fire-knife dance
This guy is very confident, and i like it.
Respect to you and you family's ancestors !
kap is my favourite
Kap, I knew you will be fantastic
Talofa lava Tafiti. He's my favorite Samoan fire dancer Chaaaaaaahoooooo!!!!! 🤙
Legend!
Just meet him last week ,video makes no justice ,please take the time an visit PCC
THAT WAS AWESOME
His charisma is over 9000
Kap is a legend amongst men my goodness 🔥
Amazing!!!!!
Strength: 100 Charisma: 100 Agility: 70 boxers with +12 fire resistance enchant
Deserves more views tbh