Lately, Pink has since debunked claims of her publicizing her political beliefs. She stated in a recent post on X that she certainly did not use Israeli flags in her show
The singer explained that she has been using Poi flags in her show “since the beginning of this tour.”
Poi flags are traditionally used as a symbol of peace by Maori people. The New Zealand-native object, ‘poi,’ is often used in dances, which have taken on their own renditions as time progresses.
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According to Play Poi, the word “poi” came from the Maori people of New Zealand. It is a form of dance where weights at the end of tethers are swung in a rhythmic pattern.
According to Dr. Kate Riegle van West from YouTube, poi was discovered to be a “spiritual messenger” in the 1860s. During the British reign in New Zealand, two Maori gentlemen reportedly combined poi with chants that included religion and politics.
The poi tradition has stood as a symbol of peace for decades.
Although the poi pieces were originally made of Raupo and harakeke, native to New Zealand, they have taken on other renditions, including flags and LED lights, amongst others.
The modern versions of the dance appeal to those who enjoy dynamic physical activity.
1News reported that the kind of Poi flags used in Pink’s concerts were not traditionally used. It comes as no surprise that the True Love singer has been inspired by Maori culture. She frequently visits New Zealand, where she has been spotted enjoying the local sites.
