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Māori poi combines objects, movement and song
Traditional Māori poi in New Zealand can combine choreographed routines with singing and storytelling. In Māori, poi may refer to the physical objects, the choreography or the accompanying music. The visible ball does not encompass the whole performance.
The name can include the movement and music too.
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