Experience the mesmerizing traditions and cultures of the Cook Island people in Te Vara Nui Village, Cook Island
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DI: Molded by Polynesian heritage mixed with European influence, the traditions and cultures of the Cook Island people have formed an identity of their own. And the Te Vara Nui Village Tour will allow you to immerse yourself in this powerful story behind their culture.
ISLANDER: [NON-ENGLISH] welcome to our [NON-ENGLISH]. This is the [NON-ENGLISH] known as the medicine hut.
Second rock is coming in.
A lot of people say it smells like lime. It is, but--
DI: As you watch and learn many of their traditions, it becomes quite evident just how connected the islanders are with their environment.
PERFORMER: Oh, how about that? Oh, look at this. A beautiful headband, eh?
DI: And for a dinner with a difference, the Te Vara Nui Nighttime Cultural Show will show you why the Cook Islanders have a reputation for being the entertainers of the Pacific.
[DRUMMING]
The Dances of Legends is a powerful display of grace, beauty and passion. So be prepared to be mesmerized as the dancers take you on a journey to the resounding beats of the drum. I even got up for a dance, too.
Well, we've come to the end of the night, and I've loved it. One word to describe this show-- awesome, amazing, unmissable. Hey, three words. Well, you pick any one of those. Loved it. Got to come and check this out.
ISLANDER: [NON-ENGLISH] welcome to our [NON-ENGLISH]. This is the [NON-ENGLISH] known as the medicine hut.
Second rock is coming in.
A lot of people say it smells like lime. It is, but--
DI: As you watch and learn many of their traditions, it becomes quite evident just how connected the islanders are with their environment.
PERFORMER: Oh, how about that? Oh, look at this. A beautiful headband, eh?
DI: And for a dinner with a difference, the Te Vara Nui Nighttime Cultural Show will show you why the Cook Islanders have a reputation for being the entertainers of the Pacific.
[DRUMMING]
The Dances of Legends is a powerful display of grace, beauty and passion. So be prepared to be mesmerized as the dancers take you on a journey to the resounding beats of the drum. I even got up for a dance, too.
Well, we've come to the end of the night, and I've loved it. One word to describe this show-- awesome, amazing, unmissable. Hey, three words. Well, you pick any one of those. Loved it. Got to come and check this out.
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