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A maori poi is like when a female twirls it and sings while twirling or hitting the poi with two or one hand they usually use the poi when they're performing on stage, entertainment, on the maere (meeting carving house) or etc. If you watch kapa haka, on YouTube, maori televison or on te reo, you'll mostly see them performing the poi in kapa haka. For more info, search up kapa haka and there is loads of information on poi. Hopefully that answered your question XD
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What is the Maori word for boy?
Tamapoai or poi
What are some words that start with poi?
Poi, Poisoned, poised.
What is plural of Maori?
Maori is the plural of Maori.
Why do they speak maori?
Nearly every Maori speaks their own language, We speak maori because we are Maori.
What is Maori history?
Maori history is the history of the Maori People. The Maori are the Polynesians who live in what is now New Zealand
Where was poi invented?
poi was invented by the maori tribe of new zealand.
What is the Maori word for boy?
Tamapoai or poi
Where is the poi from?
They come from New Zealand. The Maori started it.
What is one maori instrument?
a couple examples of maori instruments are . . . Poi, Kalabash, Koauau, Purerehua, Pakuru and Putorino.
What has the author Karyn Ailsa Paringatai written?
Karyn Ailsa Paringatai has written: 'Poia mai taku poi' -- subject(s): Poi dance, Social life and customs, Maori literature, Maori (New Zealand people), Maori Folk dancing, History
What type of performance is fire poi?
The origin of the word poi is from the Maori language and its meaning is ball on a cord. In fire poi, the balls have wicks that are set on fire and spun about the body in a dance. It is believed that the first performances of fire poi were in Hawaii.
Who is the inventor of circus poi?
Many other cultures around the world also developed their own similar items, including Bola, Indian Clubs and Chinese Meteors.The world is still constantly evolving it's "music and dance", and each new generation adds to and changes what it was before.We can not say that the origins of swinging balls on cords to music came solely from New Zealand and spread around the world, as it appears in other cultures who were also evolving other similar objects into dance props.However the Maori, of New Zealand, can claim to being the originators of the word "Poi". "Poi" is a Maori word and therefore the word is "owned" by the Maori. In recognition of this, we at Home of Poi have investigated our use of the word with the Maori Trade Marks Advisory Committee and they reported back that our use is not offensive to Maori. This does not mean the Maori endorse or approve of our use of the word, simply that it is not offensive.No. "Poi" weapons were rocks at the end of flax cords swung at the legs of attacker. These days we seem to find better targets to inflict pain on ourselves .Also a fire version was sometimes used by the Maori in gaining access to a 'Pa' (Maori Fortress). It was thrown more like a flaming missile using the whip action of the cord to gain extra distance.Poi were also used as a training aid for other ancient weapons like the Mere or Patu (Short club).Of course Maori are not the only ones to use weapons like this.
What did the maori originally use to make maori poi's?
they used flax (harakeke) and rock. It was supposed to be for weapons. Now they just use stuffing, string and wool, white plastic bags and clear tape. I've made 8 so far.
What are uses of the poi?
it is a type of soup made from the korm of the kalo plant (taro) "Poi" can also refer to one or two ball-like objects swung on "leashes" of some kind. For example, the poi used in traditional Maori poi swinging, or in modern fire poi dancing. See Related Links for examples of modern poi.
Where is poi originally from?
Poi is originally from Hawaii.
Can you get poi in HI?
Yes you can get poi in Hawaii. It originated there.
Is poi poi gay?
As a non-living object, Poi(AKA Poi Poi as it has been oddly called recently) can not have a sexual orientation. POI is one of the traditional performing arts of the Māori people of New Zealand. It was created to enhance gracious female wrist movements.
