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what's on throughout the year we find many reasons to celebrate and have fun, and there’s always plenty to do and see on Rarotonga and her sister islands. As most Cook Islanders are willing sports participants, you’ll find a multitude of sports codes and clubs active throughout the islands, where you are always welcome to visit. As for festivals and celebratory events, it is certain that you will always find something of interest taking place. JULY Fri 6th ‘Ra o te Ui Ariki’ (Ariki Day) – public holiday Thu 19th Atiu Gospel Day Fri 20th School Term 2 complete – School Holidays begin Mon 23rd Mauke Gospel Day Tue 25th Rarotonga Gospel Day Mon 30th to Sat 4th August Te Maeva Nui Celebrations 2018 AUGUST Fri 4th Constitution Day Mon 6th Constitution Day public holiday Observed Wed 8th Manihiki Gospel Day Mon 13th School Term 3 begins Wed 15th Rakahanga Gospel Day Mon 20th to Fri 24th Manureva Aquafest in Aitutaki SEPTEMBER Sun 2nd Fathers Day Thu 20th to Wed 26th Round Rarotonga Road Race (subject to confirmation) OCTOBER Fri 5th School Term 3 complete – school holidays begin Thu 25th Aitutaki Gospel Day Fri 26th National Gospel Day – public holiday Mon 15th School Term 4 begins NOVEMBER Thu 1st to Sat 3rd Cook Islands International Rugby 7’s, come and see great 7’s rugby in a Rarotongan setting Fri 23rd to Fri 30th November Vaka Eiva 2018 Canoeing Festival A weeklong festival that attracts a large number of international paddlers. Vaka Eiva has been referred to as “the most fun event on the paddling planet!” Fri 23rd to Fri 30th November Mire Tiare Flower Festival Wed 28th to Tue 4th December Netball in Paradise DECEMBER Mon 3rd to Thu 6th Motu 2 Motu – in Aitutaki Thu 6th Pukapuka Gospel Day – public holiday Pukapuka Fri 15th School Term 4 complete – School Holidays begin Tue 25th Christmas Day Wed 26th Boxing Day JANUARY 2018 Tue 1st New Year’s Day – public holiday Wed 2nd Day after New Year’s day – public holiday All events take place on Rarotonga, unless stated otherwise. Dates and events are provided courtesy of Cook Islands Tourism Corporation and were correct at time of publication, but subject to change without notice. Visitors are advised to confirm event dates with the Visitor Information Centre – phone (682) 29435 96 • <strong>ESCAPE</strong>
Events That You Shouldn’t Miss… 729TH JULY – 6TH AUGUST Te Maeva Nui – Celebrating our nation’s independence Every year from June to August about 2,000 people on Rarotonga and on the outer islands put their lives on hold to prepare for Te Maeva Nui, the national culture and dance festival. It is a week-long cultural marathon held around the date of August 4th, which is the birthday of the Cook Islands as an independent nation. You may have seen cultural dance shows around the island, or perhaps in your resort, but you haven’t seen anything that even closely resembles the vibrancy and passion of the finals at Te Maeva Nui, held in the National Stadium. This is the cultural highlight of the Cook Islands year; the only people who are ever disappointed are those who miss it. 20TH – 24TH AUGUST Manureva Aquafest - International Kite Surfing Competition In August some of the biggest names in kite surfing will head to the Cook Islands to vie for the top spot at the international kite surfing competition on Aitutaki. The Cook Islands Kite Surfing Association, in conjunction with the events team at Cook Islands Tourism, will manage this big event which has catapulted the Cook Islands on to the international stage as a desirable kite surfing destination. 2011’s inaugural event generated immense support for the association and this year marks the 8th such competition on the stunning waters of Aitutaki Lagoon. 20TH – 26TH SEPTEMBER Round Rarotonga Road Race The Round Rarotonga Road Race celebrates its 40th Anniversary with its annual weeklong event from the 20 -26 September 2018 held on the beautiful tropical island of Rarotonga. The event caters for everyone including families, social, recreational and competitive runners and is a fantastic opportunity to combine a holiday with a once in a lifetime sporting achievement. See Cook Islands Tourism for more details. 1ST – 3RD NOVEMBER Cook Islands International Raro Rugby 7’s The Cook Islands International Rugby 7’s Tournament has become one of the most sought after 7’s competitions in the Pacific. Although it’s not the Wellington or Hong Kong sevens, where hundreds of thousands flock to the games in colourful eye catching attire, here in paradise, the party and dress up atmosphere is very much island style! After all – playing sports and having a good time is something the people of the Cook Islands know how to do, and do well. 23RD – 30TH NOVEMBER Vaka Eiva Hundreds of paddlers and their supporters hit Rarotonga’s shores in November each year for the Matson Vaka Eiva; an exciting and fun outrigger canoeing festival, which is now the largest sporting event in the country. Held annually since 2004, Vaka Eiva has established a reputation as a hugely enjoyable week of racing, culture, and festivities, and attracts crews from throughout the world. There’s an air of festivity on the island the whole week long, from the opening ceremony, throughout the week of racing and social activities. The area around Trader Jack’s is the hangout of choice for paddlers and spectators throughout the week, giving close views of the start and finish of the ocean races. 23RD – 30TH NOVEMBER Te Mire Tiare Flower Festival This happy and colourful festival features competitions for the best floral decorated shops, schools and government buildings, each one on a different day of the weeklong festivities. Locals also vie for the honour of making the best head or neck ‘ei (garland), best pot plant and much more. The glamorous focal point to the week is undoubtedly the ‘Miss Tiare’ competition which sees attractive young ladies competing for this prestigious title. The first appearance of the contestants is usually at the Punanga Nui marketplace on the <strong>ESCAPE</strong> • 97
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