Culture
Vaka voyagers depart Rarotonga
Wednesday 6 August 2014 | Published in Culture
After a few days’ rest on Rarotonga, worldwide voyagers on Hawaii vaka Hokulea and Hikianalia will depart the island this morning to continue their mission to protect mother earth.
Cook Islands flavour at French museum
Tuesday 5 August 2014 | Published in Culture
A French museum will soon be showcasing items that have been handcrafted right here in the Cook Islands.
Living culture at Te Maeva Nui
Tuesday 5 August 2014 | Published in Culture
Monday marked 49 years since the Cook Islands became self-governing, and 2015 is set to be a year-long celebration of what makes the Cook Islands so special – her people and culture.
Culture shines at Te Maeva Nui
Saturday 2 August 2014 | Published in Culture
While the beautiful cultural costumes show the dedication of teams in celebrating the Cook Islands culture – it’s the smiles and joy on the faces of performers that really show their passion and love for their heritage.
Creation stories on Te Maeva Nui stage
Friday 1 August 2014 | Published in Culture
Sharing the creation of kiriau (wild hibiscus) costume making combined with synchronised hip and hand movements by Enuamanu ura pau performers was one of the highlights of Wednesday night’s Te Maeva Nui cultural show.
Voyaging family welcomed home
Friday 1 August 2014 | Published in Culture
Traditional voyagers were welcomed to Rarotonga on Thursday morning as fellow Polynesians and family – not visitors.
Plenty of warning on Te Maeva Nui prices
Friday 1 August 2014 | Published in Culture
Members of the public were given plenty of notice about the price of Te Maeva Nui tickets and programmes, says the Ministry of Culture.
Stunning costumes on cultural stage
Thursday 31 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Captivating costumes and elegant dancing graced the Te Maeva Nui stage this week, with performances set to intensify through to the final night of shows on Friday.
PM: Te Maeva Nui is a time for unity
Tuesday 29 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Prime Minister Henry Puna had the honour of lighting this year’s Te Maeva Nui flame as well as declaring the weeklong celebrations of self-governance open at yesterday’s float parade.
Cultural pride at float parade
Tuesday 29 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Dancing, singing and messages of good health and prosperity were all part of yesterday’s Te Maeva Nui float parade through the heart of Avarua.
Strong Pa Enua showing at trade days
Tuesday 29 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Six outer islands are being represented at a bustling trade event which starts today and runs during the Te Maeva Nui Festival celebrations.
Voyaging canoes arrive this week
Monday 28 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Voyaging vaka sisters Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are due to make landfall in Avana this Wednesday after departing Bora Bora in Tahiti last night.
Te Maeva Nui float parade today
Monday 28 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Colourful floats moving through Avarua this morning will mark the start of the week of Te Maeva Nui celebrations in commemoration of 49 years of self-governance.
Te Maeva Nui names sponsors
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Sponsors make events happen and this year’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations are no exception.
Constitution celebrations on the horizon
Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Colourful costumes will be one of the highlight of this year’s annual Te Maeva Nui celebrations starting on July 28 and running right up to Constitution Day on August 4.
Controversial painting recreated
Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Culture
One of New Zealand’s best-known historical paintings has been recreated in Rarotonga as a stunning photographic piece involving 24 local cast members.
Vaka to be part of Te Maeva Nui
Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Traditional voyaging is set to be part of the annual Te Maeva Nui constitution celebrations, starting on July 28 with the arrival of double-hulled voyaging vessels Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia.
Cultural celebration in full swing
Thursday 10 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Cook Islands student performers were welcomed onto the Takapuwahia Marae in Wellington as part of the weeklong Taokotaianga by and for Cook Islands university students.
Cooks heritage inspires woven art
Wednesday 9 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Cook Islander, Tuaine Bailey (nee Strickland) is currently showcasing her weaving at Auckland City Council’s Nathan Homestead in Manurewa as part of an exhibition of Maori Art for Matariki Celebrations.
Cultural competition unites students
Tuesday 8 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Cook Islands university students in New Zealand are putting their text books aside to get their hips swinging in this year's Taokotaianga cultural competition over the next seven days.
