Apr 30, 2013 · The POI was used, many years ago, by the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand to increase their flexibility and strength in their hands and arms as well as improving …

As a skill toy, poi is an object or theatrical prop used for dexterity play or an object manipulation. As a performance art, poi involves swinging tethered weights through a variety of rhythmical …

Historically, poi were made from natural materials like harakeke (New Zealand flax), and raupō (bullrush). Learn about older poi in our collections, and explore the techniques and stories that …

May 23, 2024 · In the Maori language, poi is a word for a ball on a cord, and Maori poi are an important part of culture for many Maori tribes. Traditional Maori poi consist of two flax strings …

The poi that accompanies chant are known as Poimanu or Poipoi. A Poimanu simply put, is a message, and a Poipoi is a record of genealogy. Most the poi performances you see today …

Jun 30, 2024 · At its core, poi dance is a captivating art form that involves swinging tethered weights, or poi, in rhythmic patterns. This practice, deeply rooted in Maori culture, serves as a …

Poi: The mesmerising sound of living taonga. For Isaac Te Awa, poi is not only an accessory for dazzling performances, it is also a traditional Māori instrument used for practical and cultural …

T he traditional poi (light ball made of raupo - swamp plant - attached to a flax rope, which can be either long or short) used in Māori action songs and dances originates from the archaic "Poi Toa".

Poi is a form of dance, where weights on the ends of tethers are swung through rhythmical patterns. The word “poi” comes from the Maori people of Aotearoa (also known as New …

Sep 22, 2024 · The poi dance, with its rhythmic swinging of balls attached to strings, has become a vibrant symbol of New Zealand’s cultural identity, transcending its traditional roots to …