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Cook Islands Culture: Akono'anga Maori Material Culture of the Cook Islands by Peter H. Buck, 1927-06 Cook Islands Culture: Cook Islands Literature, Cook Islands Mythology, Languages of the Cook Islands, National Symbols of the Cook Islands Tivaivai: The Social Fabric of the Cook Islands (Artistic Traditions in World Cultures) by Andrea Eimke, Susanne Kuchler, 2009-06-30 Return to Culture: Oral Tradition and Society in the Southern Cook Islands by Anna-Leena and Jukka. Siikala, 2005 Dancing from the Heart: Movement, Gender, and Cook Islands Globalization by Kalissa Alexeyeff, 2009-05 COOK ISLANDS: An entry from Macmillan Reference USA's <i>Countries and Their Cultures</i> by ELEANOR STANFORD, 2001 A Strategic Profile of Cook Islands, 2000 edition (Strategic Planning Series) by The Cook Islands Research Group, The Cook Islands Research Group, 2000-04-25 A regional survey of the aquaculture sector in the Pacific: Including Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia (Kosrae, Pohnpei, Truk, Yap), ... Development and Coordination Programme) by Stephen G Nelson, 1989 More thoughts in the rambling thoughts series: Customs, traditions, culture by Albert Henry, 1974 Horizon of Khufu: Pyramids of Giza and the Geometry of Heaven by Robin John Cook, 1996-09

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21. Articles And News Stories - Resources - Healthy Eating Healthy Action
    Drumbo Cook Islands culture and movement comes to Tokoroa John Natua of Tokoroa has hit upon a novel way of combining Pacific Islands culture and physical activity and it's  
    http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/articles-news-main

22. Cook Islands — Infoplease.com
    Akono'anga Maori Cook Islands Culture.(Book Review) (The Contemporary Pacific) O3b Networks Inks Long Term Pact with Telecom Cook Islands. (Health Beauty CloseUp)  
    http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/world/A0813422.html

23. The Culture Of The Cook Islands
    Information about the culture of the cook islands Cook Islands Culture. The Cook Islands Polynesian culture is famous for a number of things.  
    http://www.besttropicalislandsintheworld.com/the-cook-islands/cook-islands-cultu

24. Talpacific Holidays: The South Pacific Specialists
    The South Pacific Holidays site from the Pacific Specialists. With best holiday deals, great information on accommodation, what to see and do, holidays with kids, fishing and  
    http://www.talpacific.com.au/main.asp?Destination=CO&Info=Culture

25. Cook Islands: Culture - TripAdvisor
    Inside Cook Islands Culture Before you visit Cook Islands, visit TripAdvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travellers by travellers.  
    http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Travel-g294328-s202/Cook-Islands:Culture.html

26. YouTube - Cook Islands Culture (Te Ivi Maori Performing Arts Group)
    Visit http//www.CookIslandsMusicAndVideo.com 4 more  
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTwBGIHY6Vo

27. Culture
    Cook Islands Vacations Virtuoso, Cook Islands Travel Specialis Recommended by NBC, Travel Channel TV and Conde Nast Get value, free upgrades, priceless Cook Islandd culture  
    http://www.travelwizard.com/southpacific/cook-islands/culture/

28. Culture Of Cook Islands - Traditional, History, People, Clothing, Traditions, Wo
    Culture of Afghanistan, Culture of Albania, Culture of Algeria, Culture of American Samoa, Culture of Andorra, Culture of Angola, Culture of Anguilla, Culture of Antigua And  
    http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Cook-Islands.html
    
    Extractions: Powered by JRank Countries and Their Cultures Bo-Co Cook Islander Identification. The country is named after Captain James Cook, who landed there in 1773. Location and Geography. The Cook Islands are part of Oceania, a group of islands in the South Pacific roughly halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand, lying between American Samoa and Tahiti. Their total area is 93 square miles (240 square kilometers). The islands are dispersed over nearly two million square kilometers of ocean. The southern islands, which make up 90 percent of the land area, are hilly terrain of recent volcanic origin; Rarotonga is the most mountainous. The northern islands are coral atolls that have formed over ancient sunken volcanoes and are characterized by outer reefs surrounding a lagoon. There are several species of birds but few native plants and animals; the only indigenous mammal is the Pacific fruit bat. Demography.

29. Cook Islands - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
    The Cook Islands (Cook Islands Māori Kūki 'Āirani) is a selfgoverning parliamentary democracy in free association with New Zealand. The fifteen small islands in this  
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_Islands
    
    Extractions: Cook Islands dollar also used) ( NZD Time zone UTC Drives on the left CK Internet TLD .ck Calling code The Cook Islands /ˈkʊk ˈaɪləndz/ listen Cook Islands Māori Kūki 'Āirani citation needed ) is a self-governing parliamentary democracy in free association with New Zealand . The fifteen small islands in this South Pacific Ocean ), but the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone ) of ocean.

30. Cook Islands Culture - A Cook Islands Accommodation, Travel, Vacation & Holiday
    Cook Islands travel information on culture and accommodation, vacations, honeymoon resorts, hotels and Accommodation and what to do. Featuring Aitutaki, Atiu, Mitiaro, Mauke  
    http://www.cook.islands.resortspacific.com/tourism/culture.cfm
    
    Extractions: The art of dance is taken very seriously in the Cooks. Each island has its own special dances and these are practised diligently from early childhood. There are numerous competitions throughout the year on each island and these are highly contended. The rhythmic drumming on the paté and the wild and sensuous movements of both men and women virtually guarantee that Cook Islands teams win all the major Pacific dance festivals. The Cook Islands hura is highly sensual and fierce. Many resorts and hotels put on at least once a week performances and guests are encouraged to participate! Like many South Pacific nations, music and song is an important part of the culture, and Church Music provides close harmony singing that is unforgettable. As with dance, there are numerous festivals throughout the year, with each island competing fiercely with its own songs. There are numerous Polynesian string bands who play at restaurants, hotels and concerts and they use combinations of modern electronics with traditional ukeleles fashioned from coconut shells.

31. Cook Islands Culture & Customs - Traveller Information
    Culture and customs for travellers to Cook Islands find out about local culture, social customs, interactions and religion  
    http://www.pleasetakemeto.com/cook-islands/culture
    
    Extractions: var tm_ajax_url = '/content/ajax/proxy.php'; Stays in the Cook Islands of up to 31 days require a valid passport and a return ticket. Any person who enters the Cook.. The Cook Islands are a safe and relaxing place to visit, with only a few hazards for the visitor to be aware of. The.. Currency The Cook Islands unit of currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZD). Coins have values of 10, 20 and 50 cents, $1 and $2;.. The Cook Islands enjoy the weather and climate of a tropical oceanic region. There are no extremes in temperatures, the.. The Cook Islands Maoris are of Polynesian descent and make up nealry 90% of the population. They are very closely.. The official languages are English and Cook Islands Maori. The country code to dial into the Cook Islands is +682... The international airport in the Cook Islands is on Rarotonga (RAR) and is 3km west of Avarua. Hotel coaches meet each.. While in the Cook Islands you should indulge in the abundance of local produce which includes a wide variety of citrus.. Cook Islands time is 10 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-10). Daylight Savings Time is NOT observed.

32. Te Vara Nui: Cultural Village, Night Performances, Weddings, Genuine Cook Island
    We are the most interactive cultural attraction on Rarotonga, offering a full authentic journey of our past. Te Vara Nui Village is without a doubt the best venue on Rarotonga  
    http://www.tevaranui.co.ck/

33. Community Directories - Ourcommunity.com.au
    ourcommunity.com.au strengthens Australia's community groups, education institutions and nonprofit organisations by providing grants and funding advice, training, a free  
    http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/directories/listing?id=24611

34. Rarotonga & The Cook Islands Travel Information And Travel Guide - Lonely Planet
    Scattered over a vast expanse of empty ocean the size of Western Europe, the tiny Cook Islands is a castaway’s dream come true. If you’ve ever fantasised about escaping to  
    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/rarotonga-and-the-cook-islands

35. Aitutaki History - Legend Of One Foot Island
    The Cook Islands culture is shaped by the arrival of Polynesians that took place around 800 AD. This was part of what was believed to have been the last great wave of Polynesian  
    http://aitutaki-accommodations.com/Aitutaki_Culture.html

36. Cook Islands Tourism - WikiEducator
    Cook Islands' culture and history in relation to tourism . Demonstrate knowledge of an element of the Cook Islands' culture; Cook Islands' history and Cook Islands special events in  
    http://wikieducator.org/Cook_Islands_Tourism
    
    Extractions: Image courtesy of g-hat Here is a list of learning objectives that may be relevant to Cook Islands tourism. The New Zealand National Qualifications Framework for this domain may be found here Describe tourism in the Cook Islands, and identify work roles within the tourism industry in the Cook Islands. Demonstrate knowledge of: an element of the Cook Islands' culture; Cook Islands' history and Cook Islands special events in relation to tourism and of interest to visitors. Resources Demonstrate knowledge of the Cook Islands' natural environment in relation to tourism and of interest to visitors; and identify and describe factors that impact on the natural environment in the Cook Islands as a result of, and in relation to tourism. Resources Ability to identify what the visitor wants and values in arts and crafts of the Cook Islands; demonstrate knowledge of the process for producing and retailing an art or craft product suitable for tourism, in the Cook Islands; and produce a simple art or craft product suitable for sale to visitors in the Cook Islands.

37. Cook Islands Travel - Guides & Reviews - Travel Library
    Cook Islands Culture. The vast majority of the population are of pure Polynesian descent. In culture, language and appearance they are closely akin to the Tahitians and Maoris of  
    http://www.travel-library.com/asia_pacific/cook_islands/

38. Cook Islands Visitor Information - Weddings, Food, & Culture
    Although displays of the Cook Islands past are exhibited in the local museum, Cook Islands culture is not confined to restored sites and museum walls.  
    http://www.tourismcookislands.com/info/
    
    Extractions: @import url('/css/reset.css'); @import url('/css/style.css'); @import url('/css/colorbox.css'); Fed up with traffic, mobile phones and pagers, deadlines, expectations, take away dinners and being time poor… with bad design, rude waiters, things that break, social demands, recycling and just keeping up… with queues, ATMs, mailing lists, the Internet and always being late…? Feel the need for warm, crystal clear, turquoise water, white sandy beaches, no stress, colourful cocktails, lush tropical vegetation, a good book, new friends, fine food and welcoming smiles…? The Cook Islands will deliver. The Cook Islands consists of 15 Islands scattered over some 2 million square kilometers of the Pacific Ocean. They lie virtually in the center of the Polynesian Triangle of the South Pacific, flanked to the west by the kingdom of Tonga and the Samoas, and to the east by Tahiti and the island of French Polynesia. The Cook Islands are in the same time zone as Hawaii and are the same distance south of the equator as Hawaii is north, and lay on the Tropic of Capricorn (latitude 9 to 22 south degrees). Rarotonga is the largest of the islands and hosts the international airport and Avarua, the main township, has a good choice of restaurants, shops, hotels and banks. Bigger map with more detail: Cook Islands Map The Cook Islands magical tranquility is matched only by the people themselves. The hospitality is warm and spontaneous, the dancing exuberant, the mood tropical, sultry and relaxed. Cook Islanders share a genuine care for others and although now Christian, the old culture lives on with song, dance and an easy pace of life uncomplicated by the turmoil and hustle and bustle of today's outside world.

39. Cook Islands Dance And Culture
    Cook Islands dancing displays are renowned throughout Polynesia for their expression and sensuality. Each of the 15 islands that make up the Cook Islands has a slightly different  
    http://ezinearticles.com/?Cook-Islands-Dance-and-Culture&id=1486877

40. Assistant Programme Specialist (Culture)
    UNESCO is committed to gender equality in its programming and to gender parity within the Secretariat. Therefore, women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as  
    http://recrutweb.unesco.org/pdf/CUBCLT0008.PDF

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