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20 Dec 2013 Hula Mania was in town was in the 80s, so there was much curiosity about the event - a Cook Islands duo dance competition and cabaret evening. We popped into the Aro'a Nui before the booth session, and the Nesian Mana team had done an awesome job with the staging – working mainly with organic materials. As it was the week before Christmas, we brought our Xmas props along which provided much entertainment for the ushers.
Tags: Hula Mania, Christmas, culture, night market
FE 98 photos
14 Dec 2013 A very sleepy market this Saturday. More ‘Christmas Kukis’ returning for Summer. Locals taking shots before they fly out and the occasional family making the most of our Christmas Special (3 of our big photos for just $10).
Tags: Punanga Nui, Christmas, markets
Mitiaro 64 photos
12 Dec 2013 The Muri night market on Thursday has quickly become the place to catch up with family and friends, while sharing fresh grilled fish, curry, BBQ plate or one of the many dessert options.
We returned from Aroko-enforced night-market-retirement for a special ‘Muri Christmas’ booth session, with a host of new Xmas headbands (thanks aunty Brenda), and our ever growing array of festive props.
A highlight for us was the tireless and inventive repertoire of the string band, possibly including a island version of ‘Cotton-Eye Joe’?
Aroko camped out on a blanket with his uncles to watch the performance, while aunty Christina, replete in red fairy wings helped dress boothers, and gave out some sweet treats.
Tags: Muri Market, Christmas, night market, markets
Tiare Gold 84 photos
11 Dec 2013 This was our first time setting up the booth at the Little Polynesian, one of Rarotonga’s most prestigious resorts. Nia and JB’s reception brought together their Tokelauan and Cook Island families through family items, song and dance. In the booth, the guys took out the prize for the most inventive pix, including some great solo ’strips.
Meitaki to the staff of the Little Poly for looking after us on the night.
Tags: weddings
Vlad 171 photos
7 Dec 2013 It’s the time of year when Kukis return for the Summer – we saw some familiar faces, and were introduced to new pepes. We took our own Christmas photo, and Mel and Pete waited for Aroko to wake up and take a kia manuia pic. before they leave for NZ. We reinvested our market earnings at the Jim’s garage sale, and picked up another few bags of lychees.
Bella dropped by to let us know the good news about Teuira being crowned ‘Miss South Pacific’, and the Aitutaki netball team returned to rock the booth before heading home.
Tags: Punanga Nui, markets, Christmas
Winter Rose 141 photos