Pe'e

Performer(s):

Turi Tama (M); Rave Pitomaki (M); Mrs Tini Terekainuku (F); Tepaki Mokotupu (M); Mrs Utivara Mokotupu (F); Pākuru Rima (M); No'ovai Pakūru (F); Māti Joseph (M); Tau Eitiare (M); Paiti Nuku (M); Mrs Mitua Hewitt (F); Usia Tarūia (M); Mrs Teei Usia Tarūia (F)

First lines from recording:

Tu tu te ruaraki

Apopo e tu tu ei

Date Recorded: 01 Sep 1967

Location: Nikaupara, Aitutaki, Cook Islands

Accession Number: 83/130.01d

Notes:

This part is about the spokesman of the island. In the days of our forefathers there used to be two men who lived in Te Avarua, the capital of the island. They were Toakaora and Tapamereana. They are descended from Ngariki Ma'anga; Translation of Pe'e : To preach the purpose, Tomorrow the occasion will be held, To help the title-holder living in Avarua, O Rongo, o god on high;

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