Moana Roa
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Presents the inhabitants of the Cook Islands, their customs, and the effects of the New Zealand government on their lives. Highlights Captain Cook's voyage in the 18th century to these islands. Native basket weaving, singing, dancing, and fishing are pictured. The influences on the islanders of the Christian church, education, air and radio communication, medicine, and the introduction of commercial orange growing are discussed. The intermixing of modern and traditional ways is emphasized.
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Presents the inhabitants of the Cook Islands, their customs, and the effects of the New Zealand government on their lives. Highlights Captain Cook's voyage in the 18th century to these islands. Native basket weaving, singing, dancing, and fishing are pictured. The influences on the islanders of the Christian church, education, air and radio communication, medicine, and the introduction of commercial orange growing are discussed. The intermixing of modern and traditional ways is emphasized., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.
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