Culture
Standout Ura Nui
Friday May 17, 2019Participants at the 2019 Te Mire ‘Ura Nui finale on Wednesday night impressed the large crowd with their display of various techniques, creative dance routines and bright stand-out costume designs.
Pacific Resort supports CI culture events
Wednesday May 15, 2019The Regional Pacific Resort Hotel Group continues to support national culture events, recently handing over a donation of $4800 to the Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD).
Large turnout for Te Mire Penu
Wednesday May 15, 2019The Ministry of Cultural Development’s spectacular Te Mire Penu dance show on Monday night drew a large crowd of 500 diners to the international event, held under the domes for the first time, at the national auditorium.
Overseas dancers ready to go
Tuesday May 14, 2019Cook Islands overseas performers from New Zealand and Australia arrived on the island last week to participate in the Te Mire Penu held last night, and the International Dancer of the Year (Te Mire ‘Ura Nui) competition that begins tomorrow evening at the National Auditorium.
Taking CI tatau to the world
Tuesday May 14, 2019Traditional tattooists are working to recover some of the lost Cook Islands designs that have become interwoven with Samoan and New Zealand Maori motifs.
Challenge to keep cultural connection
Tuesday May 14, 2019The high commissioner has been travelling New Zealand meeting Cook Islands students and challenging them to stay closely connected to their cultural traditions.
Hannalei, Edward win titles
Saturday May 11, 2019A large crowd attended the 2019 Te Mire ‘Ura Seniors cultural dance competition at the National Auditorium on Thursday night.
Te Mire Penu starts Monday night
Friday May 10, 2019For the first time a glamorous cultural evening of a seated island-night buffet while watching the Te Ura Penu dance competition, will take place under the Domes at the National Auditorium on Monday.
10 dancers for Te Mire ‘Ura Seniors
Wednesday May 08, 2019The anticipated national Te Mire ‘Ura senior cultural dance competition starts at 7pm tomorrow evening, Thursday May 9 at the National Auditorium.
