Culture – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:22:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Te Ipukarea Concert to launch 60th anniversary celebrations https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/culture/entertainment-national/te-ipukarea-concert-to-launch-60th-anniversary-celebrations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=te-ipukarea-concert-to-launch-60th-anniversary-celebrations https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/culture/entertainment-national/te-ipukarea-concert-to-launch-60th-anniversary-celebrations/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:22:53 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275747 The Cook Islands’ 60th year of self-governance is set to commence in style with Te Ipukarea Concert, to be held tomorrow night at the National Auditorium.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/culture/entertainment-national/te-ipukarea-concert-to-launch-60th-anniversary-celebrations/feed/ 0 Children bring joy to Christmas service with handcrafted gifts https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/culture/children-bring-joy-to-christmas-service-with-handcrafted-gifts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=children-bring-joy-to-christmas-service-with-handcrafted-gifts https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/culture/children-bring-joy-to-christmas-service-with-handcrafted-gifts/#respond Fri, 27 Dec 2024 19:20:44 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275647 Pictured is the Sacred Heart Parish “nativity scene”, also known as the Crèche - a beloved Christian holiday tradition celebrated for centuries. Each year, families and churches set up nativity scenes to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/culture/children-bring-joy-to-christmas-service-with-handcrafted-gifts/feed/ 0 Promoting local crafts for Christmas gifts https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/culture/business/promoting-local-crafts-for-christmas-gifts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=promoting-local-crafts-for-christmas-gifts Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:18:50 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275515 As the festive holiday season approaches, the spirit of giving and community shines brighter than ever.

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]]> Shell-ebrating creativity: Pensioner promotes local culture through handicrafts https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/culture/business/shell-ebrating-creativity-pensioner-promotes-local-culture-through-handicrafts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shell-ebrating-creativity-pensioner-promotes-local-culture-through-handicrafts Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:10:34 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275473 A retired Cook Islander is making use of the abundant resources from the sea to create unique and culturally inspired handicrafts.

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]]> Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s youth programme fosters cultural connection https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/culture/education/korero-o-te-oraus-youth-programme-fosters-cultural-connection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=korero-o-te-oraus-youth-programme-fosters-cultural-connection Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:10:11 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275449 Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) youth programme continues its holistic learning activities for youth and families, immersing them in learning about Cook Islands culture, its values and natural environment, to promote cultural connection.

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]]> Aitutaki beauty Maoate crowned Maine Kūki ʻAirani Aotearoa 2024 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/culture/education/entertainment-national/aitutaki-beauty-maoate-crowned-maine-kuki-%ca%bbairani-aotearoa-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aitutaki-beauty-maoate-crowned-maine-kuki-%25ca%25bbairani-aotearoa-2024 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:54:38 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275430 In a celebration of beauty, culture and empowering young women, Ngatepaeru Maoate of Araura Enua (Aitutaki) was crowned Maine Kūki ʻAirani Aotearoa 2024 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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]]> A festive fusion of cultures at Nukutere College celebration https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/culture/education/a-festive-fusion-of-cultures-at-nukutere-college-celebration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-festive-fusion-of-cultures-at-nukutere-college-celebration Sat, 14 Dec 2024 18:28:33 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275380 Nukutere in the Evening, the school’s end of the year Christmas programme, was a celebration filled with performances, joy and community spirit.

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]]> Divided legacy: Arioka invested as Pera Mataiapo Tutara amidst controversy https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/culture/weekend/divided-legacy-arioka-invested-as-pera-mataiapo-tutara-amidst-controversy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=divided-legacy-arioka-invested-as-pera-mataiapo-tutara-amidst-controversy Sat, 14 Dec 2024 17:52:09 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275360 Patrick Arioka has been invested with the traditional title of Pera Mataiapo Tutara in the second investiture for the same title this year, little over a week after another claimant, Ana Andrew, was invested on November 27, 2024.

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]]> Carrying on the tradition: Mitiaro’s new Ariki pledges to strengthen community ties https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/outer-islands/culture/carrying-on-the-tradition-mitiaros-new-ariki-pledges-to-strengthen-community-ties/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carrying-on-the-tradition-mitiaros-new-ariki-pledges-to-strengthen-community-ties Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:11:43 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275269 Mii Tungane Kauvai has been invested with the traditional title of Te Maeu O Te Rangi Teikamata Ariki of Nukuroa/Mitiaro, continuing the legacy of her late mother.

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]]> Parliament forms committee to examine religious restrictions https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/culture/parliament/parliament-forms-committee-to-examine-religious-restrictions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=parliament-forms-committee-to-examine-religious-restrictions Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:07:40 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=274963 A special select committee has been formed to examine the Religious Organisations Restrictions Act 1975 and address issues related to the introduction of new religious organisations in the Cook Islands.

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