Difference between revisions of "Poi"

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Poi is the term used to refer to the traditional martial dance of the Māori people in New Zealand. Such martial ceremonies were known as firedances. 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]

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↑ History of Firedancing

[1] History of Firedancing

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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 gods according to the local religion <ref>http://www.luxotica.com/education/history.cfm</ref>.
+'''Poi''' is the term used to refer to the traditional martial dance of the Māori people in [[New Zealand]].  Such martial ceremonies were known as firedances.  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>
-===Cristian criticisms===
-As poi performances have become more common outsite of New Zealand they have drawn criticism from Christian groups for their depiction of a pagan religion, and close symbolic ties with satanism <ref>http://www.christchurchnz.org/religion/stoppoi.html</ref>. These strong criticisms shall hopefully prevent the spread of poi, or lead to the creation of a suitable Christian version.
+==  References ==
+<references/>
+[[Category:New Zealand]]