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‘We honour you and we make a promise to remember’

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Weekend

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‘We honour you and we make a promise to remember’
Pictured from left are: Tai Tupa (representing her mother Mama Rae Tupa), Pito Mareta Ria Maeva, Ngamata Fuller, Kia Tereora, Tapunoanoa Andrew, Naomi Iro, Tinomana Ariki Tokerau Munro and Pa Tepaeru Teariki Upokotini Marie Ariki at Pa Ariki’s palace on Wednesday morning. 21022501.

Knitting was introduced to Cook Islands Girl Guides in 1936. In 1940, a great deal of work was undertaken by the Girl Guiding Company in Rarotonga that included knitting comforts for men serving in the forces. For years the Guiders knitted garments for children overseas. This week those involved in the project were honoured at a special event.

Knitting was introduced to Cook Islands Girl Guides in 1936. In 1940, a great deal of work was undertaken by the Girl Guiding Company in Rarotonga that included knitting comforts for men serving in the forces. For years the Guiders knitted garments for children overseas. This week those involved in the project were honoured at a special event.


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