Manihiki Henua warrior women photo & caption

The annual Te Maeva Nui cultural performances opened at Te Are Karioi Nui (national auditorium) in Rarotonga, with the powerful Manihiki Henua warrior women, who stormed the stage with their commanding reo tupuna/ pe’e, a fitting introduction for the rest of the cultural items on the first night of performances this past Saturday. [photo: Cook Islands News / Melina Etches]