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Hundreds gather to mark 200 years of Christianity in Rarotonga

Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

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Hundreds gather to mark 200 years of Christianity in Rarotonga
Leading the procession to Avaiki Tatau in Takuvaine. From left: Anau Manarangi, Makea Karika George Ariki, Makea Vakatini Phillip Ariki and Rongomatane Nicholas Ariki. MELINA ETCHES/23072504

The re-enactment of the arrival of Tahitian missionaries Papeiha and Vainehino and Rarotongan Te-Iro, returning from Aitutaki, to Avarua harbour 200 years ago on July 25, 1823, kicked off the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) festivities yesterday morning.

The re-enactment of the arrival of Tahitian missionaries Papeiha and Vainehino and Rarotongan Te-Iro, returning from Aitutaki, to Avarua harbour 200 years ago on July 25, 1823, kicked off the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) festivities yesterday morning.


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