Part 3 of 3 Maori Poi of Taranaki has significance beyond just entertainment value Waka Huia

The poi is an ancient gift passed down from our elders to the world. To some of us, the poi is an element used for entertainment purposes and seen on our Kapa Haka platforms throughout the nation. However, within Taranaki, poi has particular significance.  That is subject of this Waka Huia programme – the poi of Taranaki.

Ko te poi, he tāonga tuku iho na kui ma, na koro ma, ki te ao nei.  Ki ētehi o tātou, he whakangahau te mahi a te poi e kitea ana i runga i ngā atamira kapa haka huri noa i te motu. Koia tēra, engari i roto i a Taranaki he rereke te āronga o te poi.   Koina te kaupapa o tenei hotaka o Waka Huia  ko te poi o roto i a Taranaki.

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