Culture
Passion for culture behind visit
Thursday 18 January 2018 | Published in Culture
Three brothers who are passionate about their New Zealand and Cook Islands Maori heritage and culture have completed a one month stay in Rarotonga during which they were able to reconnect with a highly regarded member of Rarotonga’s creative community.
Hat-weaving proud family tradition
Thursday 11 January 2018 | Published in Culture
Mereani Taime, of Penrhyn, has been hand-weaving traditional hats since she was about 16, after watching and being taught by her mother.
Nine teams for Te Maeva Nui
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Nine teams have been confirmed to participate in this years’ Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Celebrating Polynesia in United States
Wednesday 17 May 2017 | Published in Culture
The US Congress has designated the month of May as “Asian-Pacific Islander” month in the United States and a profusion of festivals venerating Polynesian culture can be experienced wherever there is a large population of Pacific Islanders.
Culture DVDs a blast from the past
Wednesday 17 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Ministry of Cultural Development will be holding a mass sale of the DVDs of its events starting today at the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) in downtown Avarua between 9am to 2pm.
Art works come back to their roots…
Thursday 16 February 2017 | Published in Culture
Takitumu aims to keep culture alive and well
Friday 3 February 2017 | Published in Culture
TakitumuPrimary School is focusing this year on Maori language and keeping the culture and tradition of the Cook Islands alive.
Culture copyright meeting this week
Monday 23 January 2017 | Published in Culture
THE MINISTRY of Cultural Development is hosting two meetings of local and regional importance this week.
Annual festival ends on a high note
Tuesday 9 August 2016 | Published in Culture
THE WEEK-LONG Te Maeva Nui celebrations ended with a well-attended ceremony at the National Auditorium on Saturday.
Final night truly spectacular
Monday 8 August 2016 | Published in Culture
The FINAL night in an exhilarating week of Te Mavea Nui performances was held at the Are Karioi Nui (National Auditorium) on Friday.
Palmerston celebrates
Monday 8 August 2016 | Published in Culture
Palmerston Island turned on a colourful display when residents celebrated Constitution Day with a float parade last Thursday morning.
Magical evening of entertainment
Wednesday 3 August 2016 | Published in Culture
A WEEK of Cook Islands cultural performances beginning our Te Maeva Nui Festival competition opened on Monday night at Are Karioi Nui, putting to the ultimate test weeks of exhausting rehearsals for all the participating teams.
For the love of our culture
Monday 1 August 2016 | Published in Culture
THE NATIONAL Auditorium was a riot of colour and a testament to hard work and innovation on Saturday night for the second Rakei Manava, the opportunity for designers to showcase their ideas for dance costumes for men and women.
'Cherish your culture,' carver's advice
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Culture
EVERY Cook Islands woman must cherish their tradition and culture so they can teach the next generation and ensure it is not lost.
CINAT thanks host for memorable time
Tuesday 7 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
The COOK Islands National Arts Theatre (CINAT) team left Guam with heavy hearts, thanking their host for making their stay during the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts a memorable one.
Festival of Pacific Arts ends
Saturday 4 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
THE curtain fell on the two weeks long 12th Festival of Pacific Arts which ended last night (CI time) in Guam.
CINAT overwhelmed by support
Wednesday 1 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
The COOK Islands National Arts Theatre (CINAT) team at the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam is well supported by the locals there.
CINAT back in Guam capital
Tuesday 31 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
The COOK Islands National Arts Theatre (CINAT) team is back in the capital of Guam for their performances this week in the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts.
CINAT presents on Cook Islands Maori
Saturday 28 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
It WAS a baptism of fire for young Tamaiva Mateariki at the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam on Thursday (CI time). The top local dancer spoke on behalf of the Cook Islands at the inaugural Indigenous Language Conference Festpac 2016 at Guam University. Mateariki did a presentation on the Cook Islands Maori language. The Cook Island National Arts Theatre (CINAT) team spokesperson said the topic for the youth presentation was to explain what the theme of this year’s festival means to them. The theme of this year’s festival is “What We Own, What We Have, What We Share, United Voices of the Pacific”. The spokesperson said Mateariki did well at the presentation and spoke passionately about Cook Islands and it language. Meanwhile some Cook Islands team members also took time out of their busy schedule for sightseeing in Guam. The Festival of Pacific Arts which is held every four years has this year attracted 27 Pacific countries and territories and over 2000 performers participating. The two-week festival, which ends on June 4, is the largest gathering to showcase the unique cultures of the region. The resort has been fantastic and the staff members are fabulous.”
Culture always on display at the market
Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Culture
There is good news for cultural groups who perform at the Punanga Nui market as the Ministry of Cultural Development looks to expand its performance stage on the foreshore area.
