Jason Momoa leads an epic haka dance during 'Aquaman' premiere

Memorable.
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Red carpets may have a reputation for being exclusive, glamorous affairs, but they aren't always as exciting as they sound.

Ultimately it's just a bunch of people in fancy clothes walking slowly along a road, right?

Well, not always. Not when Jason Momoa is involved.

Wednesday night marked the premiere of Aquaman in Los Angeles. And rather than just a simple, pose-for-photos-and-say-hi-to-fans type affair, this premiere had one key difference...

Yep: midway through the event, Jason Momoa suddenly stripped down to his vest to lead a haka, which included his two children and New Zealand actor Temuera Morrison, who plays his father in the movie and has Māori ancestors. In Māori culture, the haka is a traditional dance.

The performance lasted over two minutes, and involved the Hawaiian actor smashing his golden trident in half over his knee.

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That's certainly one way to make a red carpet more memorable.

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Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.

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