1. Cook Islands Culture And History Your guide to Cook Island culture with information on arts, history, language and the people of the Cook Islands. http://gohawaii.about.com/od/cookculture/Cook_Islands_Culture_and_History.htm

zWASL=1 zGL='0';zGR='ca-about-radlink'; zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 Home Travel Hawaii / South Pacific Travel Hawaii / South Pacific Travel Search Hawaii Travel Plan Your Trip Filed In: South Pacific Polynesia Cook Islands Your guide to Cook Island culture with information on arts, history, language and the people of the Cook Islands. Art and Culture A look at the dance, music, arts and crafts as well as literature of the people of the Cook Islands. History of the Cook Islands From Cook Islands Web, an excellent overview of the history of the Cook Islands. zSB(3,3) Languages of the Cook Islands A detailed summary of the languages spoken in the Cook Islands. People of the Cook Islands A cultural history of the people who call the Cook Islands their home. Religion A look at the religious history and practices of the people of the Cook Islands. Free Hawaii Travel Newsletter! Sign Up if(zSbL<1)zSbL=3;zSB(2);zSbL=0 Explore Hawaii / South Pacific Travel Must Reads Money Saving Tips for Hawaii Travel Which Hawaiian Island Suits You Best? Clickable Maps of the Hawaiian Islands Beach Guide and Beach Photos Most Popular Decide When to Visit Hawaii Nudist Beaches in Hawaii Top 10 Maui Activities Top Things to Do on Oahu ... Hawaiian Island Scorecard Free Hawaii Travel Newsletter!

2. Cook Islands Culture - Rarotonga - IgoUgo - Pappa Mike Cook Islands Culture Read this and other Rarotonga stories by travelers at IgoUgo. Get great tips for traveling in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, too. http://www.igougo.com/story-s1222212-Rarotonga-Cook_Islands_Culture.html

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Cook Islands Culture Picture Travel Guide - Cook.Islands-Pictures.com Home culture holidays adventure ... contact us Cook Islands Culture Cook Islands Art Cook Islands Church Cook Islands Music Cook Islands Historical ... Cook Islands Pictures MaxiaPacific Pty Ltd A Cook Islands Culture Picture Guide with Cook Islands culture pictures and culture photos.

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5. Cook Islands Culture Guide And Traditions Complete Cook Islands holidays and accommodation guide with detailed reviews on beaches, weddings and activities on Rarotonga and Aitutaki. http://www.cook.islands-travel.com/culture.html

Cook Islands Culture South Pacific Resorts cook islands resort directory Travel Guide Resorts Site Map Cook Islands Travel Guide Cook Islands Resorts Search South Pacific Travel Guides ... Hawaii Cook Islands Travel Guide Cook Islands Culture Guide South Pacific Culture - Traditional Life our rankings - select destination for more info The Best Samoa The Best Fiji Superb Tonga Good Cook Average Tahiti Poor Hawaii Cook Islanders are Polynesians, arriving in their homeland around 800 AD. The people are broadly divided into two groups - those from the northern Cooks speaking Pukapukan whose descendents came from Samoa and Tonga to the west, and those from the southern Cooks speaking Rarotongan whose descendants came from The Society Islands and Marquesas to the east. The indigenous people, commonly known as Cook Island Maoris, also share their Polynesian ancestry with New Zealand Maoris (New Zealand was settled by Cook Islanders) and Hawaiians. more about Cook Island history dance church vaka canoe arutanga village Cook Island society is based on an association to a village and its chief. Chiefly titles, ariki, and land rights are passed through both the male and female lineage but to the discretion of the senior family member. Therefore, a disgraced family member may be given no land at all, whilst the favoured one will often win the prized family land. Land cannot be bought or sold and as most islanders want land on Rarotonga, it is common for those on the outer islands without land rights on Rarotonga to try to marry someone who does have land rights on Rarotonga.

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7. Cook Islands Cultural Village Provides information about food, dance, song and history. Also includes a photo gallery. http://www.cookislandsculturalvillage.com/

C O O K I S L A N D S C U L T U R A L V I L L A G E the village the family the tours location ... links A L I V I N G H I S T O R Y This is our heritage. Come share it with us! The Cook Islands Cultural Village opened on 1 November 1988 and is privately owned and operated. It is a family business with originally Mr Sadaraka (Cookie) Sadaraka as Managing Director, and his wife Mrs Lois Sadaraka as General Manager. The village is situated on the back road in the village of Arorangi ( map village plan ) and is an organised tour, with different tour options available. ( tour options In 1995 the Cook Islands Cultural Village won the South Pacific Kodak Heritage/Cultural Award fo Excellence in Tourism. Since opening, more than 120000 visitors have been 'cultured' at the village. Here are some of their comments from our visitors' book: "Highlight of our visit"

8. Cook Islands Culture And Traditions Famous for its black pearl industry and tourism, the Cook Islands have come a long way since people made their way in canoes from Polynesia in the 6th and 7th centuries. http://cookislandsculture.com/

sitemap Cook Islands History Cook Islands Map Cook Islands Cook Islands history Since the Polynesian emigration of the 6th century, the Cook Islands have been home to people travelling across the ocean. Many journeyed from Samoa and Tonga to live on the northern islands. And only two hundred years ago, the European and British explorers stumbled across the islands. Each island has its own history and traditions. Pukapuka and Rakahanga were sighted by the Spanish. Captain James Cook landed on the southern islands. Rarotonga, the capital of the Cook Islands, was discovered during an expedition from Australia and New Zealand. Later, the missionaries landed on Aitutaki and began their work converting the Islanders to Christianity. Much of these endeavours ended in violence but today the people of the Cook Islands still follow Christianity. Now the Cook Islands has its own government and economy. In 2006, the television show Survivor: Cook Islands brought this beautiful region to the world stage. Thousands of visitors every year experience the culture, history and food unique to this part of the world. The weather is perfect and the beaches unspoiled. And the people are understandably proud of what they have built in their corner of the South Pacific. Cook Islands Accommodation Cook Islands Hotel Cook Islands Hotel Cook Islands Hotel Cook Islands Hotel ACCOMMODATION Cook Islands Accommodation Fiji Resorts Vanuatu Holidays Last Minute Cook Islands Inforrmation Cook Islands Weather Update

9. Fiji Vacations | Fiji Honeymoon | Fiji Packages | Fiji-Vacations.com Cook Islands Culture Traditional manifestations of Cook Islands culture carry on through now. Dance is inherent to many islanddwellers. Every island has a singular set of dances http://fiji-vacations.com/

Content on this page requires a newer version of Adobe Flash Player. Welcome to Fiji Vacations South Pacific Travel – A Great Way for Anyone to See the Other Side of the World. Specializing Fiji Honeymoons, couples romantic getaways and family vacations packages in Fiji and the Cook Islands. South Pacific and Fiji travel is a popular option for singles, couples, seniors, and families alike. Playfulness and sun are cornerstones in this part of world. The assorted island chains burst with miles of beach. Local draws offer even more fun for those visiting the assorted island groups. The unique experience of the South Pacific fetches travelers from all over the Earth to the blue waters. Many prefer to stay at an all-inclusive resort to get everything for a low price for a honeymoon or family vacation on a budget. It is another way for people to find a resort hotel that caters to their needs and wants. Fiji vacation travel and memorable honeymoons is an experience of a lifetime for many travelers. No one regrets a vacation to this group of finely beautiful islands. Many misidentify Fiji for an individual island. Fiji consists of over three hundred islands make up this group. Almost a third holds human dwellers. For visitors that choose an all-inclusive honeymoon or family holiday, they have the choice of relaxing at the resort or exploring the island and it's pristine FIji island beaches . There are many opportunities to see and commute with nature and culture outside the resort grounds.

10. 2008 Rarotonga Primary Schools Culture Festival Apii Te Uki Ou student Liam MacFarlane lead his group of dancers out on stage and showed off his love for the Cook Islands culture. (Photo Order 08041705) http://www.cookislandsnews.com/Photo Gallery/2008 Photo Gallery/2008 Rarotonga P

Index Top Stories General News Sports ... About Us Rarotonga Primary Schools Culture Festival The Rarotonga primary schools culture festival is a bi-annual event that brings all schools on the island together in a celebration of Cook Islands Maori culture. The event is non competitive focusing instead on entertaining the guests, having fun and more importantly showing others just what schools are doing in terms of teaching the Cook Islands culture. The 2008 festival carried the theme “Taporoporo ia to tatou aorangi, no te uki ki mua (Conserve our environment for our future generation)” and a total of 12 schools joined in. Prime Minister and Minister of Education Jim Marurai officially opened the event and said it was great to see the children valuing our culture not only because they are our future generation but also because our culture is a part of our identity as Cook Islanders. The festival proved to the hundreds who packed the national auditorium that our culture is alive and well. The next event will be held in 2010. Photos by Tara Carr Top Row The young girls of Avarua school were stunning – the school was first up on stage and they certainly set the bar for the rest of the night with their amazing performance. (Photo Order # 08041701)

11. Cook Islands Culture Views key elements of Cook Islands culture from within as it is, as it was and as it may become, includes language, religion, rites of passage, oral tradition http://www.janesoceania.com/cookislands_culture/

COOK ISLANDS CULTURE AKONO'ANGA MAORI COOK ISLANDS CULTURE Ron and Marjorie Crocombe, Editors Views key elements of Cook Islands culture from within: as it is, as it was and as it may become, includes language, religion, rites of passage, oral tradition, dance, song, chant, drama, carving, painting, weaving, and tattoos. Many new aspects of Cook Islands are revealed such as elements of the changing political culture, the impact of corporate culture, the cultural impact of inter-cultural marriage, the pattern of violence in the culture, the new wave of over 300 voluntary organizations which supplement the services formerly supplied by families, clans and tribes, and then also by government and commerce. "Highly recommended". Institute of Pacific Studies, Rarotonga, 2003. First edition; 370 pages, index; black and white photos; pictorial cardcover; mint condition (brand new, just released). ISBN 982 02 0348 1 Published February 2003 My copy is obtained from Bill McGrath at Pacific Book House E-mail: mcgrath@pacificbookhouse.com.au

12. Radio Cook Islands CULTURE To preserve and maintain the Cook Islands culture. LANGUAGE - To preserve and maintain the Cook Islands language. MUSIC - To promote Cook Islands music and support Cook http://www.radio.co.ck/

LISTEN ONLINE Make a birthday dedication to someone in the Cook Islands on Radio Cook Islands. Just email us your birthday dedication. Radio Cook Islands was set up in the 1970s by the Government of the Cook Islands broadcasting on AM 630kHz. It uses a 5kW transmitter but this has had to be cut in half due to power costs. The station is heard via AM all over Rarotonga, the Southern Group islands and in the Northern Group only by car radio's with wires strung between coconut trees. It is also streamed over the Internet to be rebroadcasted via the FM stations on each island. So each island is able to receive the station three ways (AM, FM, Internet streaming). Radio Cook Islands was privatised in 1996 only to go back to Government in December 1998. It was then re-tendered and acquired by Elijah Communications in March 1999. Radio Cook Islands has had to undergo much change since it was acquired by Elijah particularly on the financial side, resources both human and technical and towards the end of 2000 improving its content. Radio Cook Islands has decided to continue its commitment as the national station of the Cook Islands in the absence of a public service broadcaster.

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Skip to main navigation Cook Islands Culture Cook Islanders are renowned as a friendly, outgoing people who retain a strong sense of their heritage and traditional ways. As a nation, Cook Islanders have a huge talent for and love of music and song, and are famous throughout the Pacific for their dancing. Dancers often wear outfits made from the many natural fibres found in the Cook Islands including kiriau – fibre from the young wild hibiscus tree, tapa (bark cloth), flowers, pandanus leaves, shells, feathers, kaka (fibre from the coconut tree) and rito (new and old coconut leaves).  Cook Islanders have successfully kept alive many aspects of their heritage and culture. Traditional arts and crafts are in regular use, from the woven pandanus mats, fans and baskets to the finely woven rito hats from the northern group. The Cook Islands are famous for their beautiful tivaevae (an applique and embroidery quilt made by local women) and for their flower art. Woodcarving is widely practised, and the phallic god Tangaroa is a popular theme. Visitors can learn about Cook Islands culture at the museum at Avarua, which has displays of traditional crafts and tools. The Cook Islands Cultural Village at Arorangi is another good place to witness traditional arts, crafts and dances in action.Â

14. The 10 Best South Pacific Islands | Pacific Islands - Times Online Visit Highland Paradise for an overview of what Cook Islands culture is all about, go to a Friday night Island Night show to see the best dancers in the Pacific and check out the http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/travel/destinations/pacific_islands/article4478

15. .:: The Rarotongan Beach & Spa Resort ::. Immerse yourself in some wonderful aspects of exotic Cook Islands culture, and by doing so, deeply enrich your vacation experience – and have a whole heap of fun doing it! http://www.therarotongan.com/pages/rarotongan_facilities_activities.cfm

Home Reservations Special Offers Book Online ... Guest Book Activities select an activity to see more details Activities Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Coconut Show Island Dancing Island Drumming Ukelele Lessons Palm Frond Weaving Pareu Tying Coconut Show The coconut is a very important part of Cook Islands life, and our Coconut Show will tell you the many uses of it in ancient and modern society. Watch as our Coconut Master shimmies up the tree to grab Coconuts for himself. Be amazed at the skill and speed at which they can husk a coconut. Want to try to husk a coconut yourself? Learn the many uses of the coconut, not just as an important food source, but as a source for ropes, coconut cups for drinking, and the countless uses of the all-important coconut palm fronds. Sample a drink, and fancy a taste from a freshly picked coconut. Learn for yourself the importance of the coconut in daily Rarotongan society. Island Dancing Island Drumming The use of drums in Cook Islands society has a long history. Drums were used to send messages, and along with the islands' stunning singing and world-renowned dancing, is a unique means of entertainment. Grab a drum and sit down with our friendly Activities Centre staff as they show you some tricks to produce some of the wonderful sounds and rhythms of the islands. Try to keep up with their torrid pace. Ukele Lessons Palm Frond Weaving While the coconut is one of the most important items in Cook Islands daily life, the palm frond also has many important functions and uses. One of the ways Cook Islanders use palm fronds is through the art of weaving. Learn the ancient art of palm frond weaving, and make yourself a wonderful island hat!

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

17. POLYNESIAN SETTLEMENT For more on Cook Islands culture, see p27 . The Cook Islands were first settled around 1500 years ago by travellers from the Society and Marquesas Islands (now known as French http://www.lonelyplanet.com/shop_pickandmix/previews/cook-islands-history-previe

18. Lords Of The Dance – Culture Of The Cook Islands The most sensuous dancers in the world Introduction. INDIVIDUALITY between islands is the hallmark of the culture of the Cook Islands and reflects their varied sources of ancient http://www.ck/culture.htm

Contents Location History People ... Bulletin Board The Cook Islands: Art and culture The dance Music Visual arts Crafts Tivaevae Literature Introduction INDIVIDUALITY between islands is the hallmark of the culture of the Cook Islands and reflects their varied sources of ancient migration as well as the vast distances between 15 tiny islands scattered over a section of the central South Pacific Ocean as big as the Indian sub-continent. However, there are some common threads. All the islands employed a chiefly system based on traditional legends of migration and settlement. These stories enshrined the power of the chiefs as inheritors of what might be termed an "heroic" culture. From time to time theories have been advanced that Polynesian culture before European contact was similar to that of the heroic period of Greece, that is, pre-dating Homer around 1200 BC. Some of these parallels include the concept of ' mana ', kinship, feasting and the giving of food, attitudes towards women and the lack of individualism. The Polynesian hero, or free man, acquired

19. Southpacific Agency About Us This book views key elements of Cook Islands culture from within as it is, as it was, and as it may become. As well as discussing the familiar aspects of culture (creative arts http://southpacific.agency.netstep.co.nz/index.php?option=results&type=listC

20. Cook Islands Culture - Go Visit Cook Islands The best way to enjoy the culture of the Cook Islands is by a song and dance performance like ura. Another way to explore the culture here would be through the many marae http://www.govisitcookislands.com/cook-islands/culture.asp

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