41. Cook Islands News Staging Area. all island and vaka teams can interpret and apply the theme in their performances. Overall Te Maeva Nui was once again a colourful and wonderful exhibition of Cook Islands culture. http://www.cookislandsnews.com/Photo Gallery/2009/te-maeva-nui.htm

Index Top Stories General News Sports ... About Us Te Maeva nui 2009 Week ending Saturday, September 19, 2009 Photo Gallery of the Cook Islands International Sevens 2009 Street parade for Maeva Nui Cook Islands culture alive Sunday singing draws crowd Energetic performances at Te Maeva Nui ... Spectacular song and dance Street parade for Maeva Nui Sat 12 Sep The main road of downtown Avarua turned into a dance stage yesterday as Te Maeva Nui cultural groups from across the Cook Islands paraded through town for the opening of the week of cultural competitions. Joining the Rarotonga and outer islands teams in the parade were members of Team Cook Islands dressed in their fluorescent green training uniforms and carrying games sponsors banners. Leading the parade were youths from the Aitutaki cultural team who danced their way through the streets. Giving them a run for their money in the dancing stakes were the young maidens from Atiu. The team marched from the Punanga Nui Market along the main Avarua road towards the National Auditorium for the official opening of the Te Maeva Nui cultural week with the first performances held last night. Matariki Wilson Order prints Click to enlarge Order pirnts Click to enlarge Team Cook Islands athletes, coaches and officials joined the Te Maeva Nui parade though Avarua yesterday morning.

42. Te Vara Nui - Rarotonga Your ultimate experience in Cook Islands culture Te Vara Nui Village is the most interactive cultural attraction on Raroto http://www.jasons.com/cook-islands/rarotonga/te-vara-nui

var statsClientId = 10055134; Skip to main navigation Te Vara Nui Your ultimate experience in Cook Islands culture... Te Vara Nui Village is the most interactive cultural attraction on Rarotonga, offering a full unique and authentic journey into our past. Set in luscious gardens and peaceful water features in the Muri Beach district, Te Vara Nui showcases not only the best cultural village experience in the Cook Islands but houses the most stunning entertainment venue and facility ever designed in Rarotonga. Your connection and journey with Te Vara Nui Village begins when you arrive and the moment you leave our Cultural Village Tour, our 'Ura Po' Night Show, our 'Combo' evening, wedding and/or private function. Te Vara Nui Village is the prime location for your group functions and events with packages to suit your client or your personal island experience. Tours operate every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Cultural Village Tour from 5.00pm to 7.00pm Ura Po Night Show from 7.30pm to 9.30pm Combo Package from 5.00pm to 9.30pm

43. Pa`s Trek - Jillian Sobieski Attractions Cook Islands Tours / Activities Raroton Pa will explain the culture of his ancestors as well as some practical applications for the many fauna and flora found along the walk. Pa is well versed in Cook Islands culture and http://www.islandhoppervacations.com/Rarotonga/Pas_Trek___Jillian_Sobieski_ov=66

window.status='Welcome to Island Hopper Vacations Cook Islands, Samoa and Niue, booking with Island Hopper'; HOME INFORMATION ACCOMMODATION ACTIVITIES ... ABOUT US Search Search by Keywords: Search by Island: All locations Rarotonga Aitutaki Atiu Mitiaro Mangaia Mauke Manihiki Find: FillAreas(0) Pa`s Trek - Jillian Sobieski - Introduction Tours / Activities - Rarotonga, Cook Islands < go back introduction fact sheet / brochure reservations availability services cancellation Pa's Mountain Trek or Nature Walk is a great way to see the interior of the island and learn about the many medicinal uses for the local fauna and flora. Take to the hills with Pa and enjoy the views Join Pa as he takes a guided walking and hiking tour of the lush interior of Rarotonga. Learn about the local medicinal plants used by his ancestors. Referred to by many publications as ‘the South Pacific’s most famous experienced guide’, Pa will recite stories of wars, famines and great migrations as passed on to him by his forefathers. The Nature Walk is a lot less strenuous and suitable for all. Again Pa will provide a running commentary on the many uses for the local fauna and flora as well as a brief insight into the history and culture of his people. Join him at the summit of the famous needle and enjoy the views from this vantage point, then trek down to the waterfall and journey through to the western coast.

44. Drumbo - 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/238fd5fb4fd051844c256669006aed57/4cb5d36d7445e57c

45. Cook Islands - Personality And Culture Cook Islands' culture acknowledges the rights of a Maori person even if the claim to that traditional heritage is a mere percentage, much of the heritage emanating from other http://janesoceania.com/cookislands_culture1/index.htm

COOK ISLANDS PERSONALITY AND CULTURE Taka'i koe ki te papa 'enua, 'Akamou i te pito 'enua. A'u i to'ou rangi. You step on to solid land, Affix the umbilical chord And carve out your world Puati Mata'iapo The world of a Maori from the Cook Islands is unique, dynamic and interspersed with personality and culture. It projects a way of life that has constantly reflected the power of metaphor. The nakunga (wise phrase) above by traditional orator Puati Mata'iapo declared a heritage in accordance to traditions connected to one's culture. In this study, culture is defined as the total way of life of the people of a living dynamic and ever growing entity. It incorporates notable interpretations of human actions including both expressive arts and ceremonial activities. Personality is the nature and character of the people, in this case Cook Islands Maori, and includes various aspects of private and public interacting individuals and groups. The methodology used in this paper adapts some aspects of Levy's approach regarding private and public behavior. These relate directly to personality and culture. However, traditional verses are constantly used in this study to highlight particular points and in keeping with the fundamental nature of vernacular language symbolism reflecting Maori personality and culture. I have also adopted a culture-based presentation format. Subsequently, Kia orana (greetings) - arguably the most frequently used Cook Islands Maori term that best reflects the culture and personality of a Maori - becomes the organizational framework in the study. Kia orana is a particularly appropriate abstraction since it is the outward and entrenched cumulative expression of

46. Cook Islands Dance Groups | EHow.com Cook Islands Dance Groups. Dancing has been part of the Cook Islands culture for thousands of years. From ferocious hakas, to the fastest uras in the South Pacific, these http://www.ehow.com/facts_5591463_cook-islands-dance-groups.html

Family Food Health Home Money Style More Home Dance Dance Other ... Cook Islands Dance Groups Top 5 To Try Cook Island Travel Cook Island Traditional Dance Where Is Cook Island Located? Cook Islands Dancers ... Cook Island Drum Dance Related Topics Cook Islands Dance Group Things To Cook Cook Travel ... Cook Forest Cook Islands Dance Groups By Erin Moseley eHow Contributor updated: November 3, 2009 I want to do this! What's This? Dancing has been part of the Cook Islands culture for thousands of years. From ferocious hakas, to the fastest uras in the South Pacific, these dancers are known for providing sensual and unforgettable performances. Features Female Cook Island dancers use moves like fast, hip-swinging uras, and agile hand gestures that describe waves, flowers, or birds. Male dancers stomp and use spearing gestures that mimic warriors. Group Composition Cook Island dance groups can be as small as five people, and as large as 50 or more. Men and women perform together or separately, and dance competitions typically draw sell-out crowds. Styles Dance groups perform a variety of dance styles, including a Fire Dance. Cook Island dance also includes gentle swaying called the hura, where women dancers are judged on how still they keep their shoulders while swaying their hips.

47. Cook Islands, Cook Island Aitutaki, Cook Islands New Zealand, Cook Islands Overv Cook Islands Culture and Cuisine Owing to large tourist activity and New Zealand cultural influence, tradition has somewhat faded away in the southern Cook Islands of Aitutaki and http://www.newstrackindia.com/information/info/cook-islands

Sun, Nov 14, 2010 Member's Login HOME SOCIETY WORLD ... SPECIAL Search Look for: Last 1 Month Last 6 Months All time TOP SEARCHES: UGC Delhi Maharashtra Mumbai ... ICICI Bank Cook Islands The South Pacific Cook Islands with Polynesian Traditions The tourist haven of Cook Islands were first discovered in 1773 by Captain Cook who named it Hervey Islands before the present name stuck in the 1820s. The Cook Islands is self-governed but in free association with New Zealand, which looks after its defence. The capital of Cook Islands is the Rarotonga Island, apart from this there are 14 other Islands, the prominent being the Aitutaki Island. The Cook Islands located in the South Pacific Ocean are well known for their Black Pearl export. The Cook Islanders trace their descent from a mixed Polynesian heritage including the Maori. Cook Island Facts and Figures: Kuki Airani (Maori) Avarua (Rarotonga Island) 240 sq. km. New Zealand Dollar English (Official), Cook Island Maori 87.7% Maori, 5.8% part Maori, 6.5% other Cook Islands Christian Church 55.9%, Roman Catholic 16.8%, Seventh-Day Adventists 7.9%, Church of Latter Day Saints 3.8%, other Protestant 5.8%, other 4.2%, unspecified 2.6%, none 3% (2001 census)

48. YouTube - Tairi07's Channel Cook Islands Culture (Te Ivi Maori Performing Arts Group) http://www.youtube.com/user/tairi07

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