Tītī tōrea

Tītī tōrea is a Māori game which uses wooden sticks, known as tītī, and is usually played by two or more players by throwing these sticks to each other.[1] 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.[2] Some tītī tōrea are used to practice hand eye coordination and to improve male warriors.[3]

Song popular songs performed to tītī tōrea include "E Papa Waiari" and "Hurihuri".[4]

References

  1. ^ Calman, Ross (5 September 2013). "Traditional Māori games – ngā tākaro". Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Titi Tōrea". Te Hiringa Hauora/Health Promotion Agency. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Cammick, Murray (12 June 2001). "E Papā Waiari: Traditional Whanganui song". Audio Culture Iwi Waiata. Retrieved 11 November 2021.


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