Twenty-five days at sea navigating with traditional methods on a vaka wouldn't be foreign to our ancestors — and it's the reality for 16 Cook Islanders just days into their voyage to Hawai'i.
Twenty-five days at sea navigating with traditional methods on a vaka wouldn't be foreign to our ancestors — and it's the reality for 16 Cook Islanders just days into their voyage to Hawai'i.Festival of Pacific Arts and CultureCook Islander and master navigator Peia Patai is leading a crew of 15, some experienced sailors and others as young as 16, on the mammoth voyage.He's eager for the younger crew to attend the festival.
Vaka Marumaru Atua sat docked in Rarotonga with its eager crew onboard as traditional Rarotongan drumming thumped — a sign the ceremony was about to begin.) "At the same time, to thank the parents of these young warriors that are going, for allowing them to come on the canoe, to participate," he said.The crew of 16 are just days into their 25-day voyage to Hawai'i.Mr Patai held a woven bag with a large rock inside, which will be presented at FestPAC on their arrival.Two of the younger members of the crew are 16-year-old Tama Tuakanangaro from the outer island of Mauke, and 17-year-old Vavia Puapii, from Aitutaki.
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