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Traditional arts provide for children

Thursday 12 January 2017 | Published in Local

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Traditional arts provide for children
Matakeu Katuke with her children Penina and Tevitu (right) in Arorangi. Behind them are the colourful pareu made by Katuke. 17011002

Keeping alive the traditional Cook Islands art of making tivaevae and pareu, 46-year-old Matakeu Katuke recalls the days when she treasured the skill handed down to her by her elders.

Keeping alive the traditional Cook Islands art of making tivaevae and pareu, 46-year-old Matakeu Katuke recalls the days when she treasured the skill handed down to her by her elders.


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