Culture
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.
Tauta is Golden Ukulele nominee
Saturday 16 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
At the young age of 8, Aberahama Tauta picked up an ukulele and asked his father to teach him to play, now 19 years old he uses the same cherished musical instrument today.
CI bowl a Scots' favourite
Friday 22 February 2019 | Published in Culture
A wooden feast bowl said to have been from the Cook Islands is popular with visitors to the National Museum of Scotland.
Historic day for Palmerston
Thursday 14 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
“Today marks a historical day for our people and a better future for our descendants.
Gallery launches fine-art auction
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Bergman Gallery is introducing a new project by the Print Room at Beachcomber Pearl Market.
Rebuilding an icon
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
A small team of hard-working volunteers are putting in a great deal of time and effort to rebuild Vaka Marumaru Atua in Auckland, New Zealand.
Composers contest being held tomorrow
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
There have been seven registrations confirmed for the anticipated Te Mire ‘Atu composers competition to be held tomorrow at the National Auditorium.
Big plans for newly-opened gallery
Tuesday 8 January 2019 | Published in Culture
Artist and writer Mike Tavioni has big plans for his Tavioni Gallery and Vananga at Atupa.
Eleven artists show work in themed event
Friday 4 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Eleven artists are set to take part in a local art exhibition tomorrow at the newly-built Tavioni Gallery and Vananga located on the back road at Atupa.
Tivaevae lessons from local experts
Friday 4 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Students from Carlton College in the US were given lessons on the intricate needle art of tivaevae on Monday this week.
Rare chance to view top class local costumes
Thursday 27 December 2018 | Published in Culture
The Rakei Tipuna - traditional costume exhibition now on show at the National Museum showcases three of the exceptional traditional costumes which featured in the 2018 Miss Cook Islands pageant.
New ukulele festival gets a $20,000 boost
Wednesday 28 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
A $20,000 donation from Bluesky has helped Rarotonga’s first ukulele festival get off the ground. The Golden Ukulele festival, to be held from March 16 to 21 next year, is setting out to showcase all the unique styles and sounds of the ukulele.
Tamaki project generates special vibe
Monday 5 November 2018 | Published in Culture
New Zealand's largest housing development project, aimed at building 7,500 homes across a part of Auckland known more for its troubles than its triumphs was feeling a very special tamure vibe on the weekend.
