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| − | '''Poi''' is the term used to refer to the traditional martial dance of the Maori people. Traditionally, those who were proficient in poi were seen as more desirable, with the best performers being revered as [[minor]] [[god]]s according to the local religion <ref>[http://www.luxotica.com/education/history.cfm History of Firedancing]</ref>. | + | '''Poi''' is the term used to refer to the traditional martial dance of the Maori people in [[New Zealand]]. Traditionally, those who were proficient in poi were seen as more desirable, with the best performers being revered as [[minor]] [[god]]s according to the local religion <ref>[http://www.luxotica.com/education/history.cfm History of Firedancing]</ref>. |
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Revision as of 16:14, May 27, 2008
Poi is the term used to refer to the traditional martial dance of the Maori people in New Zealand. Traditionally, those who were proficient in poi were seen as more desirable, with the best performers being revered as minor gods according to the local religion [1].