Notes

"This excellent volume began as a commemorative of the 6th Festival of Pacific Arts..."--P. 6 Table of contents includes: The Cook Islands -- Location and legend -- Ritual and tradition -- Minds and bodies -- Changing options -- Maire nui, the great festival -- Preparing for the festival -- Seafaring Pacific Islanders -- The vaka ceremony -- Vakas of the Pacific -- Festivals past, present and future -- Participating countries, the Festival of Pacific Arts