🤍 LONG POI 🤍 Practice makes Progress!! . The origins of the long poi can be traced back to ancient Māori traditions, where it was used as a tool for strengthening the wrists and improving coordination. Over time, it evolved into a form of dance and storytelling, with dancers using the long poi to create intricate patterns and designs in the air. . #heilani #heilanipolynesianschoolofarts #heilaniproductions #longpoi #maori #māori #kapahaka #maoriculture #maorigirls #maoriartist #pasefika #pasif

27K views · 278 reactions | The moment when youngest New Zealand MP led traditional Maori 'Haka' dance in country's parliament, prompting other MPs to join in, as a mark of protest over a controversial bill. #newzealand #hakadance #maori #newzealandparliament | News18 | Facebook