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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 | + | '''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</ref>. |
===Christian criticisms=== | ===Christian criticisms=== | ||
| − | As poi performances have become more common outside 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>. | + | As poi performances have become more common outside 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>. |
[[Category:Culture]] | [[Category:Culture]] | ||
Revision as of 19:49, October 27, 2007
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 [1].
Christian criticisms
As poi performances have become more common outside of New Zealand they have drawn criticism from Christian groups for their depiction of a pagan religion, and close symbolic ties with satanism. [2].