Māori welcome to visiting Rarotongans at spectacular ceremony at Tokomaru Bay, East Coast, North Island
- Description:
- The opening of the meeting house in Tokomaru Bay where the visiting Rarotongans were entertained by the East Coast Maori. The following are details of the photo montage showing the ceremonial activities held-- 1. The front of the new meeting house with its carvings, panels, and roof timbers portraying tribal history. The building was named Te Honi Ki Rarotonga in honour of the Rarotongan visitors. 2. The Maori dance group welcoming the Rarotongans. 3. The Rarotongans presenting their gifts of mats and beads to the Maoris. 4. The Rarotongan group did a chant before entering the meeting house. 5. A Rarotongan dance was performed during the presentation of gifts to the Maoris. 6. The Rarotongans entertaining the gathering with songs and dance after the opening ceremony.
- Display date:
- 1934-01-31
- Location:
- Cook Islands
- Collections:
- Auckland Weekly News
- Content partner:
- Auckland Libraries
- Availability:
- Not specified
-
Copyright status: Share, modifyFind out more about what you are able to do with this item
More informationAuckland Libraries has this to say about the rights status of this item:No known copyright restrictions
What can I do with this item?
Non-infringing useNZ copyright law does not prevent every use of a copyright work, and this item may be hosted by an international institute or organisation. You should consider what you can and cannot do with a copyright work.
Share itThis item is suitable for copying and sharing with others, without further permission.
Modify itThis item is suitable for modifying, remixing and building upon, without further permission.
Check about commercial useYou'll need to confirm with the copyright holder using this item for commercial purposes.
Welcome and warm Pasifik greetings
The information on this site has been gathered from our content partners.
The names, terms, and labels that we present on the site may contain images or voices of deceased persons and may also reflect the bias, norms, and perspective of the period of time in which they were created. We accept that these may not be appropriate today.
If you have any concerns or questions about an item, please contact us.