| Title | Takitua - Legends of the Cook Islands presentation, 2016. |
| Collection | |
| Date created | 25 August 2016 |
| Description Summary | Tu Raa of the Pacifica Mamas, known professionally as Tuaratini, presents 'Tukitua: Researching and reviving legends and stories of the Cook Islands'. The event was held at the Pacifica Arts Centre, Corbans Estate, Henderson.
Track 1: Introductory music;
Track 2: Jarcinda Stowers-Ama introduces Tuaratini, who talks about becoming a storyteller and explains Peu Tupuna, her project to research Cook Island storytelling, conducted on the islands of Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Mangaia. Concludes with acknowledgements by Jarcinda Stowers-Ama;
Track 3:Tuaratini's presentation of a Cook Island story. |
| Subjects | |
| Other Notes | Includes images, sound, and documentation, which includes a report (see attached .pdf) on Tuaratini's research project, Peu Tupuna.
Inspiration for the project came from:
http://www.unitec.ac.nz/epress/index.php/participatory-video-and-the-pacifica-mamas-a-pilot-project/ The meaning of Takitua is ‘carry a story’. |
| Language | English |
| Ethnicity | Cook Island |
| Copyright Holder | Auckland Libraries; Pacifica Arts Centre |
| Access Rights | Contact the West Auckland Research Centre, Waitakere Central Library in Henderson, to listen to recording or view abstract. Not available for loan. |
| Original medium | Audio; digital, external drive |
| Contributor | |
| Oral History ID | OH-1185-007 |
