Make a Pom Pom Poi Poi

[jellyfishjelly]

You clicked because you wanted to know what a Poi Poi is right? I imagine most people here would know how to make a basic Pom Pom (if you don't this project will show you how) but perhaps a Poi is a mystery. This Sunday 6th Feb, is New Zealand National Day. A Poi is the Maori word for 'ball on a card'. Maori people are indigenous to New Zealand, they spin the Poi as part of their traditonal dances. I'm not a Kiwi, but my friend is. She suggested this would be good for my next blog post...
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Full instructions, plus a video of traditional dancing using the Poi, available on my blog..
cheers, miya

[AnnieAnna]

We looked into the history of poi. They were used as training 'weapons' for 'resting' warriors. But they didn't use pompoms. :D They used heavy balls. Don't half hurt if you accidently bash yourself with one in full swing, but not as much as dropping a fire poi on your jeans. "It's OK mum. It's cold fire." :mf:

[AnnieAnna]

The idea of pop pom poi is growing on me. An ideal form of granny excersise...........

[dreamstar]

Yep you're right i clicked to see what a poi poi was!
Really interesting, thanks for sharing