Monday, September 14, 2009

MY DIARY BY KYLA

Hi my name is Kyla. I am 8. I go to te Whanau o Pakarana. My best friend is Haere-po. She is 7. My favourite colour is blue & in Maori its called kahurangi .

In blogging I have learned: To make my own slideshow. To upload my photos and put it on my post. Thanks to Mr Bailey I have learnt to do heaps of cool things. THANKS MR BAILEY.

Monday, September 7, 2009

POI filmed and uploaded by Culainn. Comment by Culainn

Nga poi o te Whanau o Pakarana

Poi was invented by men to increase the flexibility of the wrist for battle. Now it is used for performing on the marae and cultural festivals.


New Zealand Maori Words related to " Poi "


Maori Word

English Meaning

poiball
taurahandle of the poi
poi kokaushort poi
poi waeroalong poi
poi takarahisingle short poi
poi takiruadouble short poi
taniko poipoi which has a woven exterior
raupo poipoi made from bulrush plant
haka poiperforming with poi
poi awhiowhiocircular poi movement
poi piupoi made with flax strands
poi rakauwooden batons as poi
poi teterepoi and drum
poi wakacanoe poi
kapa hakaperforming group





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