NZPhotographer Issue 15, Jan 2019
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AILAO AFI<br />
F1.4, 1/160s, 50mm<br />
SAMOA<br />
In an area spanning over 4,000 square miles with hundreds of islands, it's hard to<br />
pinpoint exactly where in Polynesia fire dancing began. However, it is believed that<br />
the Maori people of New Zealand were the first pioneers as the originators of poi. In<br />
Samoa, Ailao was originally used by warriors to show off their skill with the war-club,<br />
twirling, throwing and catching it in ceremonial displays.<br />
EJ Mathers
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