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Cook Islands Culture
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Extractions: The Cook Islands Maoris are of Polynesian descent and make up more than 90% of the population. Life on the islands is extremely laid back - subsistence farming prevails on the outer islands with tourism and service industries dominating on the main island of Rarotonga. New Zealand is the influencing force on Rarotonga - English is widely spoken, schools follow the New Zealand certificate and roads, hospitals and shops are of a high standard. Culture in the Cook Islands is not nearly as strong as with most of its island neighbours. On the outer islands, traditions still play a major part in the lifestyles of the people but on Rarotonga and Aitutaki, these traditions and respect for them, have all but faded away. The main reason is its close association with New Zealand and frequent travel and living between the two countries Traditional Cook Islands 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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Extractions: Kia Orana! Welcome to the Cook Islands Government website. This site contains wide-ranging information about our government as well as the latest Government news. There are also links with government ministries and departments. Please click on the links at left to access the information you require. This site is maintained by Govmedia, the Cook Islands Government communications unit attached to the Office of the Prime Minister. You can contact Govmedia here
The Cook Islands Culture Centre, Rarotonga
In recognition of the need to have firmly established organisations which focusedon the cook islands culture, a ministry was set up under the Ministry of
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Extractions: "The life of the people is its culture. We, the custodians of the present, have a duty to future generations of Cook Islanders to preserve now for the benefit which identifies us from other peoples and which will give them pride in their country and their heritage." Sir Geoffrey Henry KBE The Cook Islands National Culture Centre was built in 1992, when it hosted and celebrated the 6th Pacific Festival of the Arts. The Culture Centre is made up of six cultural divisions, Punanga Akamou Korero- National Archives, Runanga Puka - National Library, Runanga Pakau - National Museum, Tuanga Tarekereka - Performing Arts, Are Karioi Nui - National Auditorium and Tuanga Akaivikorero - the Anthropolgy unit. TOP ABOUT US In 1975 a Culture Division was created under the umbrella of the Department of Internal Affairs. This initiative embraced various Cook Islands cultural activities including a refinement of material and performing arts programmes. Three years later the Culture Division was closed down and merged with the Tumu Korero Division. The year 1979 saw the cessation of the Tumu Korero Division. In recognition of the need to have firmly established organisations which focused on the Cook Islands culture, a ministry was set up under the Ministry of Cultural Development Act 1990. The Maori name for the ministry was also accepted as Tauranga Vananga which reflected the focus of the ministry on traditional knowledge and the preservation, perpetuation and enhancement of the Cook Islands Cultural Heritage.
Lonely Planet World Guide | Destination Cook Islands | Culture
cook islands culture. The Cook Islanders are Polynesians, people ofthe 'many' (poly) islands of the South Pacific. They are Maori
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Extractions: Cook Islands The Cook Islanders are Polynesians, people of the 'many' (poly) islands of the South Pacific. They are Maori people, distantly related to the New Zealand Maori. Over 90% of the population is Polynesian, with small minorities of Europeans, New Zealanders, Fijians, Indians and Chinese. The local tongue is Cook Islands Maori, closely related to New Zealand Maori and to the Polynesian languages of Tahiti and Hawaii, though English is spoken as a second language by virtually everyone. Although each island has its own dialect, islanders can all understand each other when speaking Maori. The islanders are reputed to be the best dancers in Polynesia - even better than the Tahitians, say the connoisseurs. Cook Islands dance is notoriously sexy, traditionally performed in honour of Tangaroa, god of fertility and the sea. Any time is dance time, though you're really in for a treat during the frequent 'island nights,' when rotund women get surprisingly spry and unsuspecting papa'a (foreigners) get dragged up on stage to perform.
Lonely Planet World Guide | Destination Cook Islands | Attractions
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Extractions: Cook Islands Avarua, the capital of the Cook Islands and Rarotonga's main town, lies in the middle of the northern coast. Until recently, Avarua was a sleepy little port, very much the image of a South Seas trading centre. The town had quite a facelift to spruce it up for the international Maire Nui festival in 1992, and it's had some development since, but its relaxed, friendly ambience remains. The focal point of the town is the traffic circle , located toward the eastern end of town near Avarua Harbour. Just east of the circle is the Seven-in-One Coconut Tree , a group of trees growing in a perfect circle of their own. Legend has it that they've grown from the same seed. Among the reminders of the missionary era of the 19th century are the Papeiha Stone , named for the first person to preach the Christian gospel in the Cook Islands; and the CICC Church , dating from 1853 and graced with a beautiful graveyard. Over at the you can check out books from their extensive Pacific collection and peruse displays on basketry, weaving, musical instruments and photographs in their small museum.
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Cook Islands Culture - Rorotonga, Tivaevae, Folklore
cook islands culture Passionate and Colorful! The legendary generosityand charm of the Polynesian people quickly becomes obvious
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Extractions: The legendary generosity and charm of the Polynesian people quickly becomes obvious when you arrive in the Cook Islands. A warm welcome and sincere generosity is extended to visitors, instantly creating an feeling of total acceptance and tranquility. Cook Islanders share a genuine regard for others, and enjoy sharing their traditions which live on in vibrant song, passionate dance, colorful folktales and exquisite artwork. While the high quality arts and crafts of the Cook Islands today are but a shadow of their former importance, they were once widespread. However, Cook Islanders still produce unique, massive wooden carvings, finely woven hats and "black pearl" jewelry sought by tourists. Of the practices that have survived the strict moral teachings of the early missionaries, the most obvious are the vibrant, exotic dances accompanied by a compelling beat on the traditional slit drum. Cook Island dancing is considered the most sensual in the South Pacific, and each island has its own special songs and dances to tell stories of history. Cook Island children learn and practice dancing from a very young age, performing regularly at various events throughout the year. Considered among the finest Polynesian singers and dancers, Cook Islanders often win international awards for their expression. Traditional costumes for dancing are made from bark cloth, grass or raffia and are decorated with leaves, feathers, shells and flowers, topped with magnificent traditional feather headgear.
Cook Islands Culture Guide
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Extractions: Cook Islanders are Polynesian people, arriving in their homeland around 800 AD from neighbouring Polynesian islands. The people are broadly divided into two groups - those from the north speaking Pukapukan whose descendents came from Samoa and Tonga, and those from the south 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. Marae were the ancient meeting places for the pre-European Maoris. These stone structures have mostly been neglected (even the most sacred marae on Rarotonga is littered), but can still be seen entangled in the bush. 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.
History Of The Cook Islands
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Extractions: The Cook Islands are believed to have been settled about 500AD by a migration that left from western French Polynesia. The ancient Cook Island Maoris believed in ancestral gods and the community was held together by the ruling chief or ariki and the priest or ta'unga both of which were hereditary titles, usually passing through the male lineage. The ariki and ta'unga were reveered as having supernatural powers referred to as mana and this mana could be increased from consuming their enemies in war. Cannibalism and warfare were thus common practice. Sub chiefs were responsible for smaller collections of families within a village. The islanders were experienced sea navigators and travelled between islands in large double-hulled catamarans that could accommodate up to 60 people. They navigated using the stars, cloud patterns and the swell, temperature and currents of the sea. When looking for new islands they would take frigate birds with them and on their release, follow their direction to find land. Seven such canoes departed from Ngatangiia Harbour on the east coast of Rarotonga and eventually reached New Zealand to colonise the islands. Knowledge of these sea-faring voyages were passed on in the form of chants. There are no written accounts of pre-Christian history, so most of what we know now comes through the words and actions of traditional dances and through examining the archaeological marae (spiritual meeting places) that lay in ruins around the islands. The Maoris practised body tattooing as a form of identity, markings based on the descendency of ones heritage.
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ABOUT COOK ISLANDS CULTURE The vast distances between the different small islandswhich comprise the polynesian Cook Islands, coupled with the different
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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.
Cook Islands Culture And History
Your guide to Cook Island culture with information on arts, history, language andthe people of the Cook Islands. cook islands culture and History Guide picks.
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The Cook Islands - Culture
The cook islands culture. BACK. The beauty and charm of our islandsis matched only by the friendliness of our people. Here, among
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Extractions: Cook Islanders share a genuine care for others and have chosen to retain and preserve much of their old ways, cherished culture lives on. This is openly expressed with song, dance and an easy pace o f life, uncomplicated by the turmoil of the outside world. Share this unique lifestyle whilst in the Cook Islands. Although displays of the Cook Islands past are exhibited in the local museums, the culture is not confined to its walls or to restored sites. Polynesian identity can be found in everyday life, in dance and drama and at various events throughout the year, particularly during the Constitutional Celebrations. This is a time to renew the warrior's might and the dancers grace - a time when heritage excels. However, it is the songs of the Kaparima and the hymns of the Sunday choir and pride in traditional crafts that exists in the day-to-day lives of the people. Christianity plays and important role in our lives and Sunday is a day for celebration, prayer, families and singing. There are several denominations who welcome your attendance at church services on Saturdays or Sundays. An uplifting highlight of your visit will be the joyous sound of a Sunday choir.
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Travel And Tourist Information - Cook Islands
Here you will get a taste of cook islands culture. Culture The Cook Islandsculture stems from the Polynesian arrival in the islands around 800AD.
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Extractions: Click here to see a map of Cook Islands. The Cook Islands are a perfect destination for beach lovers and courageous adventurers alike. The two most visited Islands are the beautiful island of Rarotonga, which combines densely forested Mountains and superb snorkelling reefs and Aiutaki which has one of the most beautiful lagoons in 1he Pacific. Most of the island attractions in Rarotonga are on or near the Ara Tapu coastal road. The main attractions are the cemetery, Black Rock, Arorangi, Cultural Village, Highland Paradise, Muri, Matavera and Arai-Te-Tonga. The Cemetery, also known as the brickyard is located across from the airport terminal. Here the patients of Australian cancer-cure specialist Milan Brych are buried. Black Rock is believed to be the take-off point from where the spirits of the dead commence the voyage back to the legendary homeland of 'Avaiki. This is also where the missionary Papeiha is supposed to have swum ashore, clasping the Bible over his head. Arorangi is located on Rarotonga's west coast, Arorangi was the first missionary-built village and was conceived of as a model for all the other villages on the island. Its main place of interest is the church that was built in 1849.
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cook islands culture The cook islands culture has been formed over centuries the first settlers were Polynesians who came here in 800AD and the first
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Visitor Information - Cook Islands
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Extractions: location 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. people 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.
Pacific Island Books : Cook Islands
This book chronicles a proud Polynesian people's narrative of themselves and affordsthe outsider invaluable insights into cook islands culture, not only as it
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Extractions: Cook Islands Cook Islands Art of Tivaevae: Traditional Cook Islands Quilting The by Lynnsay Rongokea. Published by the University of Hawai'i Press. ISBN 0824825020. Recommended retail price $29.95. The art of tivaevae making is unique to the Cook Islands. Since quilt-making was introduced by Christian missionaries more than a century ago, the women of these South Pacific islands have embraced it enthusiastically and with extraordinary skill, so that is has become a valued and integral part of local life and culture. The Art of Tivaevae tells the stories behind these stunningly beautiful quilts. Twenty-three women, each represented by a black-and=white portrait, talk about their work - the ideas behind the designs, the cutting and sewing techniques, how they acquired and pass on their skills, and the future of tivaevae. Fort-five tivaevae are shown in full and in close detail in photographs that highlight the striking originality of design and color combinations, and the intricate stitching. This beautiful book provides a memorable record of a unique art and a talented group of women. Lynnsay Rongokea, a New Zealand-born Cook Islander, is of Ngati Maoate and Ngati Te Akareva descent. She is known in the Pacific region for her work with Pacific arts and music festivals, and as a human rights educator. She was the Cook Islands "Woman of the Year" in 2000 in the category of International Affairs. Lynnsay lives on Rarotonga.

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