Tikis and Cannibals in the Cook Islands - General Tiki

C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Thu, May 1, 2008 12:47 AM On 2008-04-30 06:23, harro wrote: wow... interesting indeed. love the placard "christianity took away our right to practice cannabalism" dont see that one everyday! Definitely funny! I can say, thought, from being in Rarotonga earlier this year that there is very definite tension between the Religious faction of the island, and a growing resurgence of wonderful people who are re-discovering the artistry, crafts & tradition of their ancestors. Tattoo is making a slow re-emergence (not without resistance), as is carving, canoeing (as in the traditional style), but not without some controversy from the Religious front who would rather not have much of this element. It effects how they market tourism, etc. Was fascinating to hear a little about this on our visit to the island. &, yes, we did see that shirt for sale, though didn't buy one :)

On 2008-04-30 06:23, harro wrote:
wow... interesting indeed.

love the placard "christianity took away our right to practice cannabalism"

dont see that one everyday!

Definitely funny!

I can say, thought, from being in Rarotonga earlier this year that there is very definite tension between the Religious faction of the island, and a growing resurgence of wonderful people who are re-discovering the artistry, crafts & tradition of their ancestors. Tattoo is making a slow re-emergence (not without resistance), as is carving, canoeing (as in the traditional style), but not without some controversy from the Religious front who would rather not have much of this element. It effects how they market tourism, etc. Was fascinating to hear a little about this on our visit to the island.

&, yes, we did see that shirt for sale, though didn't buy one
:)

Post #377391 by croe67 on Thu, May 1, 2008 12:47 AM