Poi

[Kanonakiana671]

bumeautiful

[ayeziengamer]

I have to say, this is absolutely mesmerizing. I didn't know what it was until a friend told me about it and showed me this video. This is really fantastic!

[rennyruth]

@ LasSicc

Ko Te Kotahitanga. :) No Otautahi.

[LasSicc]

Ko wai te roopu nei???

[jnikor]

Absolutely beautiful homesick,..

[scottdj1982]

What a happy bunch of people, poi swinging aint easy u know! Respect to the Maori from Scotland!!!!!

[JustThisOnce15]

@ jerryspringer .....… Kati your nono! L.O.L smileyface ;p

[aquamaori]

far they should send this kapa haka group to the merrie monarch fest in Hawaii to rep aotearoa, just blemmin awesum kia kaha te poi waiata ataahua te wahine!!!

[tessietura]

whoever say's woman can't multi task just watch

choreograpy/singing and poi all at once

ps they still can't reverse park ( only joking )

[tessietura]

absolutely brilliant

[v1e1r1g1e1]

I do the poi dance with 345 balls all at once.... 'cos it's so easy!!!!!!

[nikkibikkixo]

I love Maori culture!

I got back from New Zealand today (as in, I was in Christchurch this morning) and we saw this AMAZING performance in Akaroa (I think it was Akaroa). It was mind blowing, the highlight of the trip for me.

Just stunning. They taught us a short Poi dance and I loved every minute of it.

This is a wonderful video!! Such talent.

[DrizzyDrake1988]

Ka Mau Te Wehi!!! Absolutely Beautiful!!!

[Rowe77able]

Hey VoltageAudio... 4 at a time is: Buttterfly!

[WesternWheels]

Aww so awesome

[bubblem8]

Wow.... I never knew poi originated from the Maori culture. What a show... :))

[josha1980]

I love this video, the ending always gives me goosebumps!!

[immakunoichi]

Wow. I love my heritage...

[MistiqueMakeup]

Hay Meenick! Thanks for posting! I was just trying to tell a friend about how maori did poi and thought i would look it up and found this!  Perfect!

Thanks :)

firebunny xx

[VoltageAudio]

holy smoke!! 4 at a time!!

[Aurora38rus]

потрясающе!! =)

[Mr77rh]

Ae. Tino pai te waiata poi ko Pouaka Whakaata. Me tino ataahua te poi ia ratou.

[beutilisious]

thanx nick this song,poi awesom beutiful more please regards dave uk

[xavierp0nce]

Love their culture. My friends practicing cus we're going to college , the university of Hawaii. We're gonna work at the pcc(:

[jacquie876]

amazing!

[pannockia]

i wish i had learned it while in NZ!!! well, tryied to learn at least...

[symphonicpoi]

true poi i would love to train with them that would be so cool i wish they made a video of original poi like this

[kruemelchen1988]

you know, i'm actually able to poi ... that's what i thought until i saw THAT...

holy crap, one-handed butterfly with 4 POIS ... still can't think of how they did that...

despite they sing and dance while playing, i'm not even close to be able to...

[Mihiata]

ka pai

[varetis]

It may assist you to know that Maori did in fact employ what could be constituted as 'fire-poi' during warfare particularly the storming of a Marae.

You chose well with the video - it is simply marvellous

[RobinMasters2007]

ka pai

[SunriseGloryx]

Awesome! I did poi as a kid but I still can't get it...you guys RULE o.o

[85KtmBoi]

poi = CRAP

Diabolo = GOOD

[lauradlane]

That was amazing :)

[TrippWaLk]

It makes me smile every time I see traditional poi. ^_^

[DEFtanzDEF]

tu meke! that was choice as. man! id love to be like these wahine and own those poi like that! dayum! im still on my short pois haha

[marlo916]

would be cool if it was glow poi... they're really amazing good

[fobpryde]

My friend is trying to teach me how to do poi dances... keyword - trying. Man, Maori's make it look easy!

[sirpsychosxy]

MORE ANTISPIN FLOWERS!!!!

[xxHILLZxx]

WAT DA HELL Z A ANTISPIN FLOWER???

[Numberdup]

Yeah im maori ive never herd of a antispin flower haha WEIRD!!!

[xXKaHokuPuaXx]

Wow you guys are really good... Amazing movemtent with the poi!!!!

[nicotinelolipop]

This is lovely,

It's so amazing how far the art of poi has come!

[ratbornlibran]

very beautiful :)

[ratbornlibran]

:) nice

[cyderd]

wow what a great video. these people are so good and make it look so effortless spinning poi! nice one.

[josha1980]

The ending gives me goose bumps, I love this video!

[scibird]

OMG double one-handed butterflies! That rocks.

[eatspoons]

AMAZING!

[hayleysuskia]

This is an amazing flick, a true testament to the beauty of traditional Maori culture. I have a hard enough time with Poi, but singing, dancing and all choreographed perfectly shows immense skill!! FullafromNZ, Aboriginal culture and language hasn't been integrated into Australian contemporary culture as there are many many different tribes, and hundreds of different dialects. It is definitely a shame for us, i lived in NZ for a while and really appreciated the cultural integration.

[thanara08]

Ka mau te wehi. E tiro ana au ki nga mahi kapa haka. Ko enei tatou , matou ahakoa ko wai koe .Tu tonu Aotearoa MAURI ORA

[kamwrites]

Wow. And here I thought this was supposed to be a happy, joyous video, but the comments seem like nothing more than a "my country is better than yours" pissing contest. Why can we just appreciate what EVERYONE has?

-So says the redneck American with no culture.

[sdog1981]

honey islanders are in constant competition, lol

[kamwrites]

*grins* Gotcha.

[VegaEtereo]

I love it :D

[manamaori07]

This is still a wicked Poi!!

[SadayoshiAndo]

wow they r all obese

[itzTORI]

Obese? Ha. No.

They may be a bit more on the chubby side but why does it matter? This was a nice video.

[ngaruinz]

i saw this live and it was amazing. i've been learning poi my whole life and some of the moves they pulled were crazy! Tu Meke!

[bolabrazuca5]

kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk­kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk­kkkk

fat Family =P! xD

[manamaori07]

thats the beauty of it you ignorant shit. even though they're big they can still move, good luck to you for even trying to swing the poi.

[praling]

.....lol?

[manamaori07]

Faggot, atleast get to know someone before you judge them. Get over yourself.

[praling]

i love that comment u made thar ahahahahaha....thumbs up!

[FullaFromNZ]

All I can say is you're american lol

That in itself is funny!

You know yourself that your country has lost the respect of the entire world, and now you greedy clowns have rooted the entire financial system.

Let us be fat in our corner of the world, at least we dont need a "Homeland Security" department lol.

BTW: At leaset we have a culture - Unlike you and Australia.

Kia Kaha Taku Kainga

[praling]

haha your pathetic, lashing out at others for your own "people's" failings. you suck cocks. you know why? im not even american PWNNNNNTTTTTTT DUMBASSSS do not speak to me again i will leave your lowly self to mull over these things on your own.

[FullaFromNZ]

I honestly dont know what the "f" you are on about.

If you are not American, then I apologise, however note that I do acknowledge my mistakes.

Your obvious attempt at not actually showing your heritage surely shows you are scared that people will have a go at you?

I know the failings of our people, however unlike others, we are addressing it.

So without talking about peoples genitals, perhaps you could engage in more productive conversation?

Or is that too hard?

[chloexxo]

How can you expect respect when you gallivant about bashing other countries?

Do you honestly base your opinions of a person based on the government actions of the country they were born in?

Do you honestly believe that the actions of a select few on YouTube reflect the majority of Americans?

Sure, "praling" made weak arguments, but you didn't do much better.

It's amusing that everyone feels the right to pride in their country, but god forbid the "greedy Americans" have any in their own

[chloexxo]

By the way, that is directed to "FullaFromNZ."

[FullaFromNZ]

1. We dont want respect, we have Mana

2. Of course not all people are the same, that would be like me saying you are a green peace killer who assasinates on foreign soil

3. Seriously, its Youtube, im sure Praling will get over it.

4. Face it, the WORLD has lost faith in the American flag. Not saying it wont get it back, but at the moment, it doesnt rank very high in anyones opinon

[havana56]

Very well said indeed! I applaud the Maori, Samoan and all the other PIs (Pacific Islanders); they have a strong, rich history, which they have dutifully passed down to their young. While you Aussies, descendants of criminals, have done nothing but beat down the Aboriginal people from the day you set foot on that continent. Show some respect and get a life! Peace Out!

[manamaori07]

Dont start stuff that you cant back up and then tell me to get over it. i would've kept my mouth shut if you hadn't of started talking shit. and i will delete my comments because it does demean the Mana of this Poi, but dont talk shit and then fuking drop nuts it cause you got nothing to say next time just try keeping your mouth shut. that'll keep us all happy.

[diablofreak1989]

You think just because a race has culture that makes them better than Aussies? All the Kiwi's are migrating into Australia because there is fuck all jobs in New Zealand and crap pay. Culture is good to have, but it won't put money in your bank, and money makes the world go round, not culture.

[havana56]

How old are you? Yes money, a country's economy is important, but you have to have an idenity, a history, a culture, in order to have the right blance, otherwise, you're just a bunch of greedy, backwoods, idoits, on the mouse wheel, running abount trying to get the cheese...

[FullaFromNZ]

Sorry then,

We have heart, we have soul, we have culture.

Migration is a way of life, I know of this personally having work for INZ in New Zealand and abroad.

I too have lived in Australia because there is ample opportunity, however Aotearoa will always be home.

Just remember, NZ is a small country with a population the same as Victoria. However we have made more advancements in terms of human rights and culture than your entire country.

[praling]

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[havana56]

Although you both are under the the British throne, NZ is an independent country (has been so since the 1800's) from Oz, with it's own parlament. And for the record Aboriginal people or Torres Strait Islanders, are in NO way related to Maori, Samoan or other PI's. Aborigines can be traced back to the Mungo Man, which dates over 40K yrs old. They are a race of peoples completely indingious to Oz.

[itzTORI]

FullaFromNZ - You are showing yourself to be somewhat ignorant. No culture? Though I do realize that Hawaii was illegally taken over (Considering I am from here) and that the Continental US and Alaska were also taken over, it does not mean we have no culture. Hawaii still has it's own Hawaiian culture and there are Native Americans who practice their own culture in the US. And probably the Native's in Alaska. I do realize that there are greedy Americans but all? I disagree.

[itzTORI]

FullaFromNZ - To top that off, even if the US/Hawaii/Alaska did not have the culture that it started with, it still does have culture. And it's funny how people usually just pay attention to the negatives of the US instead of both sides. The US has helped out other countries but some of those countries, once they don't need the help, they turn their backs on the US. Not saying all do but some, perhaps not the government but it's people.

[itzTORI]

FullaFromNZ - There are some Aboriginal Australians who do practice what was practiced before foreigners came, correct?

He lawai`a no ke kai papa`u, he pokole ke aho;

he lawai`a no ke kai hohonu he loa ke aho.

[FullaFromNZ]

Of course I dont think all people of the USA has no culture, you of all people know that i would then be denying my own culture given ou links to Hawaii.

I am not talking about the First Nation people or the People of Hawaii, I am talking about the red neck of the USA.

In regards to the Aborignials, yes there are some, however why has the Australian people not embraced this culture as they have in NZ? We have two official langauges, and Maori are recognised as the Tangata Whenua.

[sergemodee]

I'm not sure if you can really comment on the co called "rednecks" if you're not even American or a redneck yourself. I have been here all my life and I still only know of a stereotype, not having witnessed any "real" redneck people myself. Even so, it can be considered a culture just as we have the black hip hop culture and every other culture. Just because some people look down on others and judge them doesn't mean their culture is invalid.

[sergemodee]

YOu have a tribal culture but that doesn't mean America has no culture. We are an amalgam of dozens of countries and therefore have not only an American culture but thousands of subcultures. And one of those subcultures is well, fat people. America is one of the fattest countries because we have a lot of wealth and eat ourselves sick because of a sense of entitlement. But still, don't judge America based on one assclown's comments. They don't understand the beauty of Maori culture.

[tamamason]

matatini starts tomorrow

[josha1980]

Such a beautiful culture!

[debhamwood]

Truly AWESOME! I have always loved poi! Inspiring!

[clowntju]

hahahahah well you got me (00)

I was really scared I said something wrong ;)

now you have commented

it reminded me of the vid

and so now I can happily watch it again!

btw I'm going to New Zealand next year and I guess I will see a lot of Poi-ing around (66)

I will take mine with me too! (^^)

<33

[lovejd2]

wow!!! wonderful!!! I have seen the Maori's do this in person....even more stunning!!!

[xCYN116]

Stunning performance. =)

[toninhopavan2]

wonderfull

just great

[Onenumbertwo]

This is an awesome display of traditional poi! I like that traditional and modern poi have so many differences and so much in common at the same time! This makes me want to go learn traditional poi!

Kat in Ks

[symphonicpoi]

wow i would never have guest wow thanks i have learned a lot

[clowntju]

I play the poi s

they are SO GOOD

AND the dancing AND the singing AND the counting for the poi steps..

very talented ladies, it s a pleasure to watch

and I love the fact that you they don t have to be really thin to join the group! <3

[pikiao4life]

WHAT ARE YOU SAYING?! THAT THERE ARE LOTS OF FAT WOMAN IN THE GROUP! hahaha naaah im jst kidding.. yea maori are usually good lyk dat. we dont turn away somebody from kapahaka because of their looks. thats not whanaungatanga! lol lovely comment! haha jokes.

[gorjuzzjemma]

omg i have to do that at skool in 2 weeks

[ATaleOfLaceAndBlood]

brilliant!

[8906vosa]

Double Butterfly?!

[elemacarriel]

i guess that's pretty cool :)

[elemacarriel]

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[Jeremy3754]

omg i am sooo sick of this songmy bluddy mum sings it all da time >=[

[Punksnowy]

awesom to the max!!!!!!!!

[sharper752]

wow..this was beautiful :)

[riamohiko]

That performance was Awesome...love the beautiful voices too. I am Maori but grew up in Hawaii. The Maori definately stand out with their singing.

[aanonymouse]

Yeeah TK we rock!

kia ora!

[ExPenguin]

What stunning patterns :) Paired with the music and singing.. Just wow.

[crycan1985]

jesoo!!! I can't even do a one handed butterfly with one hand let alone two!!!!!

20 thumbs up!

x Crycan

[LuscaFuscando]

muito,muito lindo

[Steveewonder83]

Great video!Very good poi!:-D

What is this song??

[aanonymouse]

It's 'pouaka whakaata' written (and choreographed..ie entirely created) by the creative bunch in Te Kotahitanga (chch) for the national comps, Manawatu 2005 :D

glad you enjoy it!

[beutilisious]

kewl video like it,love it moari the best in pacific. kia ora

[kingi6030]

dont mean to bust ur buble ther beutilisious

but ahh its spelt MAORI not MOARI.. chur

[beutilisious]

hey kingi you correct dude thanks for that should know lol still a good video

[Yunginspirit]

I wonder why they put all the fat gals in the front row! Cute tho.

[kingi6030]

THEY PUT DEM OUT FRONT JUSS FOR U CLOWN

[Yunginspirit]

LOL! HA! HA!

[aanonymouse]

Because they are better, they are the best, they are wonderful beautiful performers

the young inexperienced ones get to go behind and learn, till it's our time

[Skoben2000]

WOW! What great fun to watch. Looks like they had a great time doing this.

[julianarama]

wow!  amazing stuff, thanks for sharing!!!!!

[krisethany]

Yeah, I love it! You should make an instructional video! ~much love & peace!

[Xajiede]

Wow, that was awesome! My compliments to the ladies, four balls in the air! It seems I've got a lot to learn....

[magicstunts]

Amazing stuff! We're not worthy (bows and crawls out backwards)

[DaphDawg]

i've never seen traditional poi done before. This was absolutely Amazing! And soo beautiful!

[kingi6030]

thid is tradition.. our people being doing this for hundres off yrz..

[indirarolan]

Incrível!

Bom saber a origem dessa arte tão linda :)

[groovlyfe]

Cha cha

[NuitAsdf]

But is this REALLY traditional or just for tourists?

Very nice, really. ;)

[FullaFromNZ]

This was at the New Zealand National Competition for tratitional performing arts. A chance for all the different tribes/areas to compete in traditonal arts.

Kia Ora

[aanonymouse]

this is the real stuff, for national comps 05, not touristy, this is what we do for us

[NuitAsdf]

Ok! It is very nice, really! :)

[smand84]

Nick, thx for posting this one :-)))

[Siiaa]

Never seen four poi done.. ever.

[thebongoqueen]

Nice to see some traditional! This is where it all began ravers!! Those skirts are so heavy and SOO hard not to get tangled in! Awesome job! Singing too!!

[pounamu1303]

Neat alrite guys, TK hard, Mean maori mean

[iemotional]

wow

[scibird]

Awesome...Love it. First I've seen 4 poi.

[Nenyath]

Ka pai! I started learning haka and poi for a year when I visited Aotearoa in 2003. Beautiful poi work in this one, it will be valuable for me to watch and learn from! Thank you!

[dreapantera]

That was amazing! :) i need to learn that style

[komene]

my old group!!! a poi about the introduction of a 100% maori television channel!!! shot cuzzies!!!

[wickedpuppy]

poi at its best spin hard spin strong spin safe spin poi

[teriimataha]

Kiaora, beautiful, thank you for sharing.

[RealityBend]

Id rather watch the sword swallowing clowns do this with gothic music.

[margofemrite]

does anyone know a special trick to get the 2 poi started in the other hand? I still can't get it... :S

[jellybee68]

hold one of the poi in the three bottom fingers clasping with the thumb...the other poi held up by your index finger ...then you flick that one. Practice makes perfect :-)

these ladies just make it seem like a walk in the park

[KindVapour]

That was great WHAT an Ending! 4 poi. very nice!!!

[zwartekat75]

where can i find the lyrics to this song? after listening to it once, it lingers in my head and i might as well learn what they sing and what it means. Anyone, please?

[larrissa01]

This is beautiful. Love it... thanks for sharin'!

[liubiza]

Wonderful looking back at the root of it, expecially in this no-culture time where almost noone cares what poi is.

[jellybee68]

ummm i care!...my family care...poi hasnt been forgotten, you can only forget if you want to.

i have been doing the poi since i was a little girl. Now i teach my kids.

its not lost, im sorry you feel that way :-(

nickwoolsey

thank you again for sharing a number 1 video...LOVE IT

[cornhollio1]

there is a huge poi scene...what are you talking about.

[DogOnAcid]

If this is where Poi originated, it is amazing how much it has changed.

As an enthusiast it is good to see it taken back to the oldschool back to its roots.

Good video.

[kana86]

whats the title of the song? and where can i buy it if its on a cd?

[loni1090]

Great dancing!

[ann0040]

That's cool to watch so many people doing it at the same time.

[ADRYX1983]

Woooow one of the best vids with poi's I've ever seen, I just love it thank you for posting it!

[Carothers7Tony]

sooo amazing!

[jellybee68]

awwwww so home sick.

[Marcus7770]

The Carpenters "Mr Postman" sung in a brilliant style, Thank You !!!!

[VonnieM]

You've cheered me up so much - impossible not to appreciate, although you've also made me homesick. Kia kaha!

[glasspill]

you go girls! :)) great video