Tītī tōrea is a Polynesian dance. It originates from the Māori people of New Zealand and it is often performed in Polynesia, as well as in the Polynesian Cultural Center in Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawai'i, United States. It is a game involving sticks and a beat of three usually.[1] Some tītī tōrea are used to practice hand eye coordination and to improve male warriors.[2]

Song popular songs performed to tītī tōrea include "E Papa Waiari" and "Hurihuri".[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Titi Tōrea". Te Hiringa Hauora/Health Promotion Agency. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  2. ↑ Ross Calman (5 September 2013). "Traditional Māori games – ngā tākaro - Stick games, string games, poi and haka". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  3. ↑ Cammick, Murray (12 June 2001). "E Papā Waiari: Traditional Whanganui song". Audio Culture Iwi Waiata. Retrieved 11 November 2021.


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