VIDEO: The history and origin of poi

Aunty yo, a South African poi instructor, describes the history and origin of this colorful technique as her students demonstrate the art of poi at the White Mountain Folk Festival held in the central Drakensburg, Kwa-zulu Natal.

Poi People

For more info visit: www.auntyyo.com

VIDEOS: Highlights of this year's White Mountain Folk Festival,
plus what some people had to say about the family-friendly event

White Mountain Folk Fest 2009 featuring "shushu" by South African band
Hot Water. Many thanks to all those who participated. What a lekker jol.

Click here for more info and to see last year's video

VIDEOS: White Mountain Folk Festival 2008

THE White Mountain folk festival is an annual event that takes place near Giant's Castle in the Central Drakensberg region of Kwa-Zulu Natal from 24-28 September. If you have been to Splashy Fen before, this is basically a mini-version of that whole scene, only with more acoustic-type music and more of a relaxed, family vibe.

This was the third White Mountain festival and the event seems to be growing in popularity. I highly recommend it and suggest booking accommodation in the lodge if you're not the camping type. It is during the rainy season after all.

White Mountain Festival 2008

If the above video doesn't play you can watch it here

White Mountain highlights

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