What is Poi? | Māori tradition | History of Poi Dance

The history of poi, a Māori tradition, is explained by Dr. Kate Riegle van West of SpinPoi. If you enjoy this video, please subscribe for more poi spinning videos or follow us on social media 💖

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For more information on the history of poi, check out the links below and “Poia mai taku poi: Unearthing the knowledge of the past” by Dr. Karyn Paringatai.

0:12 full PhD dissertation on poi and health: http://hdl.handle.net/2292/37338
0:37 glow poi and Maori poi footage courtesy of Boyd Anderson
0:40 partner poi footage courtesy of Psymon Photography
1:00 image of early bilboquet: https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stor...
1:00 image of early bolas: https://americanindian.si.edu/exhibit...
1:11 image of traditional poi courtesy of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Gift of Margeret Fox, 2015. Registration ME0241731/1-4
1:30 image of haka by Matthieu Aubry: https://www.flickr.com/photos/matthie...
1:58 images of Tohu and Te Whiti: http://www.theprow.org.nz/maori/the-p...
2:16 image of Prince Henry meeting Maori dignitaries. Ref: PAColl-8983-17. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://rotoruadistrictlibrary.blogspo...
2:26 image of traditional poi courtesy of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Gift of Margeret Fox, 2015. Registration ME0241731/4-4.
2:29 image of poi awe courtesy of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Registration ME000150
2:47 kapa haka footage courtesy of Te Wharekura Ō Hoani Waititi Marae.    • Hoani Waititi Poi 2015 polyfest  
2:50 fire poi footage courtesy of Psymon Photography
3:13 kapa haka footage courtesy of Te Wharekura Ō Hoani Waititi Marae.    • Hoani Waititi Poi 2015 polyfest  
3:15 Tkkm o Hoani Waititi Marae - Waiata-a-ringa footage courtesy of King Nooks.    • Видео