Culture
Large crowd pays respects to Papa Dan
Monday 21 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
About 500 people gathered yesterday to pay their final respect to Cook Islands legend Teanuanua Teariki Kamana, OBE, known to most as Papa Dan Kamana, who passed away last week.
It's all a matter of balance, says Cook Islands legend
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Culture
“Balance is most important. You’ve got to have balance.”
Visiting band fired up for Raro concert
Friday 18 May 2018 | Published in Culture
New Zealand reggae legends Katchafire will perform tonight at the Rehab Nightclub in Avarua.
Rain fails to deter island's art lovers
Thursday 17 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Culture
The Putahi Ono Kuki Airani art exhibition opened at the Bergman Gallery on Tuesday night.
Art show opening draws big crowd
Wednesday 16 May 2018 | Published in Culture
Estimating a total attendance of “about a couple hundred people” over the course of the night, artists Mike Tavioni, Chauncey Flay and Hori Miller all agree that their sculpture exhibition opening at Tavioni’s yet-to-be officially opened Atupa gallery on Monday was “a great success”.
Art exhibition opening at town gallery
Tuesday 15 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
The opening exhibition of Putahi Cook Islands 2018 will be held tonight at the Bergman Gallery, starting at 6pm.
Senior dancers show off their skills
Saturday 12 May 2018 | Published in Culture
The senior round of the Dancer of the Year contest was held at the National Auditorium on Thursday night, and attracted an enthusiastic crowd of spectators.
Art exchange starts today
Friday 11 May 2018 | Published in Culture
The Putahi Ono Kuki Airani art exchange begins on Rarotonga today.
Pacific artists gather in Rarotonga
Wednesday 9 May 2018 | Published in Culture
The indigenous artists’ gathering Putahi Ono Kuki Airani 2018 will be hosted in Rarotonga by a local group of artists this month.
Older dancers' time to shine
Wednesday 9 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Culture
Last Thursday night the Golden Oldies, Expats, Masters and Experts Dancer of the Year competition was held at the Islander Hotel and Hula Bar.
Huge crowd enjoys annual dance contest
Monday 7 May 2018 | Published in Culture
If you were wondering why such a huge number of cars were parked outside the Islander Hotel & Hula Bar last Thursday night and so many people were pouring in through the doors - there was a very good reason.
It mightn't taste great, but it really is good for you!
Friday 4 May 2018 | Published in Culture
One glorious Saturday morning in paradise I visited Punanga Nui Market in downtown Avarua, which as usual, was buzzing with activity.
Young dancers show off their skills
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Culture
The junior and intermediate Dancer of the Year contest was held at the National Auditorium last Thursday night.
Hollie Smith at Beats of Betela
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Culture
After taking a break last year, the annual local concert fundraiser Beats of Betela is coming back in 2018 and will feature New Zealand singer-songwriter Hollie Smith as a special guest artist.
Gearing up for Te Maeva Nui
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Culture
The Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD) estimate that they are about 70 per cent ready for the annual Te Maeva Nui celebration coming up this August.
New ariki choice 'almost there'
Monday 30 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
A series of meetings has taken place to identify a possible candidate to lead the Ngati Karika tribe following the death of Dame Margaret Karika Ariki.
Annual services just part of RAC duties
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Culture
Thanksgiving prayer services have been part of the Cook Islands schedule for the Religious Advisory Council since the council was first established back in the 1970s, says president Piltz Napa.
Election postpones Miss CI pageant
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Culture
The 2018 Miss Cook Islands pageant will be rescheduled to September, due to the General Election taking place on June 14, the Miss Cook Islands Association has announced.
Culture ministry practices what it preaches: Turua
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Culture
Ministry of cultural development secretary Anthony Turua says he is pleased so far with the progress of his department’s National Cultural Policy.
Awards celebrate tourism's best
Monday 23 April 2018 | Published in Culture
This year’s Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards created an outstanding event, with a large crowd turning out to honour those who deliver excellence in the tourism industry.
