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Mother’s Day goes local in a blooming accident!

Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

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Mother’s Day goes local in a blooming accident!
Mata Eliaba holds her flowers ordered by her sons Hughie and Maeva in Australia. The other bunch of flowers were for her daughter. 20051110

When Cook Islanders around the world ordered flowers for their mums back home on Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Mangaia, some expected the roses and carnations that are traditional overseas.

When Cook Islanders around the world ordered flowers for their mums back home on Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Mangaia, some expected the roses and carnations that are traditional overseas.


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