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Cook Islands Dance Costumes
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Cook Islands Dance Costumes
🌺 Part 1: Traditional Costume Knowledge
1. Which materials are traditionally used in Cook Islands dance costumes?
Shells
Feathers
Tapa cloth
Plastic beads
2. What do the colours in traditional Cook Islands costumes often represent?
Personal preferences only
Cultural identity and connection to nature
Fashion trends
Random selection
3. Traditional Cook Islands dance costumes can indicate:
Cultural identity
Social status
Connection to heritage
Age of the dancer
4. The traditional name for Cook Islands dance is:
Te Ura Kuki Airani
Haka Māori
Siva Samoa
Hula Hawaii
✍️ Part 2: Costume Elements & Cultural Significance
5. Describe three natural materials used in traditional Cook Islands dance costumes and explain why they are culturally significant.
6. Fill in the blanks about Cook Islands costume colours:
The colour ________ often represents the earth and strength, while ________ symbolises the sun and energy. The colour ________ connects to the ocean and life.
7. How do traditional Cook Islands dance costumes help preserve and express cultural heritage?
8. Compare traditional and modern Cook Islands dance costumes. What has stayed the same and what has changed?
🎨 Part 3: Design Your Own Traditional Costume
9. Design a traditional Cook Islands dance costume in the space below. Include labels showing the materials used and their cultural significance.
10. Explain your design choices and how they reflect Cook Islands cultural values:
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