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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.
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Who is the inventor of the poi?
Polynesians made the first poi, and as they brought taro to Hawaii eons ago, poi is a national dish there.
Where is poi dance performed?
Poi is performed in many parts of the world. It originated in New Zealand, and is also very popular in Canada and the U.S.A., especially within the rave scene. Poi, in itself, is the manipulation of two or more weights on lengths of fabric, chain, etc. GLOW POI is the dance performed with glowing/flashing items which leave a trail of light, emphasizing the dancer's movements FIRE POI is the same dance performed with a weighted wick, which is soaked in fuel and set on fire. Fire poi should not be attempted by beginners and is considered a circus skill. The flames create a sense of danger amongst both the dancer and the audience, and can provide the most entertaining of experiences
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.
When was Poi - film - created?
Poi - film - was created in 2006.
When was Ayiram Poi created?
Ayiram Poi was created in 1969.
What are some words that start with poi?
Poi, Poisoned, poised.
What color is poi?
Poi is made from the Taro root, which is purple.
What is poi made out of?
Generally, Poi is made out of tennis balls and bean bags and things like that! But that's only proffensionall poi that's made out of hard balls like tennis balls, training poi is made out of bean bags!! Thankyou, THE POI PERSON
Where was poi invented?
poi was invented by the maori tribe of new zealand.
When was Dalla vita in poi created?
Dalla vita in poi was created in 2010.
