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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</ref>.

'''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>.

===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]].{{fact}}

 

 

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