We were so blessed to to have Whaea Ine and Mama Te visit Room 17 during Cook Island Language week and share with us their culture, language, stories and they even taught us a beautiful song.
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Whaea Ine and Mama Te explaining the detailed
carving in this paddle made especially for a 21st gift. |
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| Another beautiful carving made for a 25th birthday. |
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| Mama Te showing us a traditional broom. |
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| Check out the gorgeous symmetrical designs in the weaving of this kete. |
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| Whaea Ine showing us a |
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| Mama Te's beautiful Ukulele from Rarotonga. |
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A Tivaevae, traditional hand stitched quilt.
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Mama Te showing us some handcrafted flowers, these
are becoming more common in the Islands as there are a
lot less flowers now than there used to be. |
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| Another handcrafted flower. |
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| Listen to one of the lovely songs they taught us, 'Kua Iti Te Marama' |
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