Takurua Island Feast

A favourite with the locals - Every Wednesday & Saturday enjoy our Takurua "Special Feast" - this is your chance to savour some true Aitutaki flavours. Then enjoy a performance of Cook Islands song, dance, fire dancing and more from our talented and dynamic cultural group TE ARE KARIOI.

The fun starts at 6:30pm. Enjoy a cocktail, wine or beer as you listen to LIVE music from the Te Are Karioi Stringband. From 7pm, dine on island-inspired cuisine (buffet dinner) followed by a delicious tropical dessert selection. 

Watch the sun melt beyond the horizon, looking over the sparkling Aitutaki lagoon before the excitement of our traditional Dance Show! Our Cultural Dance Show starts at 8.30pm "Aitutaki time.

Dressed in traditional costume, watch as these fascinating traditional dancers take you on a mesmerising journey through the South Pacific. Tamanu's performers will captivate you with authentic dance, beautiful costumes, hand clapping and singing. Watch while the warrior men dance with fire to the upbeat rhythm of Pacifica drums, as the Cook Island women move gracefully singing in sweet harmony. You can even give it a go yourself!

See this spectacular traditional dance performance from leading Aitutaki dancers Te Are Karioi – the Warriors right here at our resort, Tamanu Beach.