week, giving close views of the start and
finish of the ocean races.
NOVEMBER 22nd to 29th
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
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first appearance of the contestants is
usually at the Punanga Nui marketplace
on the first Saturday of the festival; the
weeks wraps up with a colourful float
parade and crowning of Miss Tiare on the
following Saturday.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER -
27th November to 3rd December
Netball in Paradise
The tournament is for UNDER 13,
UNDER 15, UNDER 17, OPEN
LADIES, SOCIAL LADIES & OPEN
MIXED divisions. Netball in Paradise
2019 will run for seven days, but every
day and every night you can enjoy our
famous Cook Islands hospitality. For
more information contact DMCK at
[email protected].
DECEMBER 2nd to 6th
Motu to Motu, Aitutaki
For those looking for a final florish to
the year enter the Motu to Motu race in
Aitutaki. This will give paddlers a chance
to see Aitutaki Lagoon from a new angle.
For more information go to
www.motu2motu.com.
For more information and to confirm
event dates, visitors are advised to
contact the Visitor Information Centre
– phone (682) 29435.
All dates correct at time of going to print.