Colors of Aitutaki Island - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
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Aitutaki is a comparatively small island. Here you can find a great variety of souvenirs made by local craftsmen as well as basic necessities. However, if you’re aimed at the huge …
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Aitutaki Island is one of the most comfortable and interesting among the Cook Islands from a tourist point of view; it’s is second only to the island of Rarotonga. This picturesque …
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Traditional dance is even now an extremely important part of local culture for natives. It’s a significant component of all local events: childbirth, wedding, funeral, and even purchase of an especially expensive property. Many locals also love singing and playing national musical instruments. There are also several church choirs here and almost the whole island enjoys watching their performances.
Aitutaki Island is a perfect destination for those families in which kids are obsessed with journeys and always ready to discover something new every day. There are no children …
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Dogs and roosters are walking around the streets just as a part of country life and many locals will say Kia Orana! to you what means blessing or wishing for good fortune.
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A competition of artistic quilting – tivaevae – is rather fascinating too. One of the most significant local festivals is Te Maeva Nui – a celebration of the local constitution – that lasts for 10 days and begins at the closet Friday to the 4th August. Diverse sports competitions, artistic performances and reconstruction of important historical events take place during the festival’s program. Locals also greatly celebrate Gospel days. People play the arrival of missionaries on the island. The colourful celebration of Tiaré flowers takes place at the end of November.
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