THE VISIT OF THE TUMU KORERO DECEMBER 1991 (PAKIRIKIRI MARAE COMMITTEE) TAPE 3

Footage taken during the cultural visit of the Tumu Korero Cultural Exchange between Kaumatua of the Cook Islands and Aotearoa. The group visit various marae in the North Island to learn about marae protocol, tikanga, whakapapa depicted in the carvings, tukutuku etc. of marae. Stories of ancestors, beliefs etc. were also exchanged during discussions between the Maori and Cook Island groups.

000:00 TE HONO KI RAROTONGA TOKOMARU BAY
A Kuia (Aunty Ada) explains the whakapapa of the carvings and kowhaiwhai inside Te Hono Ki Rarotonga.
056:12 Repeat - 000:00
Tree planting ceremony; man playing nose flute; both young and old perform the poi, action songs and haka etc.
This is followed by speeches and the tangata whenua being invited by their guests to participate in the hula before a performance by the Cook Island group takes place.
02:20:43 Last picture frame.