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The traditional Maori poi dance is performed using a light ball made from raupo (a type of reed), attached to a flex cord and swungrhythmically in time to accompanying song.    

New Zealand

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The Hongi/light pressing of noses anh holding hands is a traditional Maori greeting. It is still used at traditional meetings among the members of the Maori people and at major ceremonies.  ***Maori people: indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand.