Polynesian nights in the Cook Islands are fabulous and a number of resorts offer a weekly ‘Island Night’. They should be enjoyed at least once by visitors – they are vibrant, colourful and sensual – it is hard to believe that the same dancers attend church on Sundays and also know all the hymns!
The locals are passionate about sharing their history, culture, traditions, dance, music and food. You may be invited to be part of the show and don’t be shy – it will be fun and memorable.
On the island of Aitutaki the celebratory fun is taken very seriously and the participants from various villages actually ‘compete’ to outdo each other. I have caught Island Night at The Rarotongan Beach Resort on Rarotonga and at Samade on the Beach on Aitutaki and they were quite different but both totally fabulous!