Culture
Overseas dancers ready to go
Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Cook 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.
Challenge to keep cultural connection
Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Published in Culture
The 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 11 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
A 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 10 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
For 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 8 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The anticipated national Te Mire ‘Ura senior cultural dance competition starts at 7pm tomorrow evening, Thursday May 9 at the National Auditorium.
Te Mire 'Ura dancer of the year begins
Tuesday 30 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Ministry of Culture’s Te Mire ‘Ura Junior and Intermediate International dancer of the year competition starts at 6.30pm on Thursday evening at the National Auditorium.
Marshmallow Easter eggs still popular
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Easter is here in a few days and chocolate goodies in the major food outlets in town are proving popular with sales improving as the long weekend break nears.
Support the people's vaka
Monday 8 April 2019 | Published in Culture
The Cook Islands Voyaging Society would like to thank the many hands, hours and dollars that have gone into restoring our vaka Marumaru Atua so far.
Culture and colour opens Mana Tiaki week
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Sunshine, culture and colour featured at the opening of the first Mana Tiaki week on Monday at the Maire Nui park.
Saying it with flowers
Thursday 28 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Visitors to Sylvia Marsters’ latest exhibition Tiare Taina are likely to be looking at the best artworks she has painted.
Art by Hori on show
Monday 25 March 2019 | Published in Culture
Artist Hori Miller has put a modern twist on cultural carving for an art exhibition today at the Islander Hotel.
And the Golden Ukulele award goes to... Papa Jake
Friday 22 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Iconic musician Jake Numanga also well known as Papa Jake, received the Golden Ukulele Award on Wednesday evening at the National Auditorium.
Cooks at summit on arts and culture
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Published in Culture
The Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua attended the 8th World Summit on Arts and Culture in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from March 11–14.
Numanga an iconic nominee
Wednesday 20 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Jake Numanga MBE, one of the Golden Ukulele Award nominees, is the face of Cook Islands tourism.
Generations of tivaivai on display
Wednesday 20 March 2019 | Published in Culture
The Threads Through the Generations tivaivai exhibition opens today at the Cook Islands National Museum in Tupapa.
Riki Adamu up for award
Wednesday 20 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Singer, musician, a master ukulele craftsman, Riki Adamu is one of the Golden Ukulele nominees.
Play the ukulele at the auditorium
Tuesday 19 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Today, the Ukulele Expo will start at the National Auditorium from 9am through to 2pm, bring along your ukulele or purchase a locally made one from vendors at the domes, lessons will start from 10am today.
Heather another Golden Ukulele nominee
Tuesday 19 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Nia Heather is one of the Golden Ukulele Award nominees and began his introduction to music as a young pupil attending St Joseph’s primary school.
Logo comp winner is …
Tuesday 19 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Morganne George received her prize for winning the Golden Ukulele Festival logo competition that was held early last year.
Melodious start to festival
Monday 18 March 2019 | Published in Culture
The first Golden Ukulele Festival got off to a melodious start at the Punanga Nui market on Saturday.
