Culture
One man's trash another man's treasure
Thursday 8 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
What was initially rejected by the Mangere Arts Centre in New Zealand almost a decade ago will be the centerpiece to today’s special exhibition at the Bergman Gallery.
1975 team unites for Tereora show
Thursday 1 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Members of the first Tereora College team that went to a cultural show in New Zealand in 1975 will be reuniting tonight.
Fundraiser for Polyfest team tonight
Thursday 1 March 2018 | Published in Culture
A fundraising event for a Tereora College cultural team travelling to Auckland to perform at this year’s Polyfest will be held at the National Auditorium tonight.
Royal meeting
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Culture
Cook Islands craftswoman Mama Tukua Turia had the once in a lifetime opportunity to rub shoulders with Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton at Buckingham Palace as part of the Commonwealth Fashion Exchange yesterday.
Counting on culture
Thursday 15 February 2018 | Published in Culture
This is the fourth in a series of CINews articles on the new National Culture Policy initiated by the Ministry of Cultural Development. The policy addresses five strategic goals, which will introduce a number of significant changes that are expected to be noticed from this year onwards. The fourth strategic goal is the cultural industry.
Show gives taste of early Rarotonga
Tuesday 13 February 2018 | Published in Culture
A night at Highland Paradise is a must for visitors to Rarotonga and for locals alike.
Exhibition stirs up memories
Saturday 3 February 2018 | Published in Culture
Mangaian born Papatua Papatua found Fe’ena Syme-Buchanan’s “Secluded Splendour” exhibition, very moving.
Local films to screen in NZ
Monday 22 January 2018 | Published in Culture
THREE short films produced by young Cook Islands filmmakers will screen at New Zealand’s Maoriland Film Festival in Otaki, New Zealand, in March this year.
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.
