This year the three Nga Pu Toru islands of Atiu (19 July), Mitiaro (21 July), Mauke (23 July), and Rarotonga on 25 July, celebrated their respective ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia’ Arrival of the Gospel 200 year celebrations.
The thrilling and absolutely spectacular ura pau (drum dance) by Te Fuinga o Niva, the combined Manihiki and Rakahanga team, demonstrated that Te Maeva Nui brings out the best and biggest cultural performances.