What a fantastic day. A very powerful blessing performed by Tihoti, Mauataua and Oihanu Barff. A crowd of around 200, locals and visitors gathered to witness the official launching of Tefauroa.
This image shows Tihoti sounding the conche.
Pride on the face of Tihoti watching Mauataua placing leis on the Tefauroa as part of the ceremony. The day went just perfect. The sky cleared, the wind left, I don't think we could have asked for a better day.
The Baunti Beauties performed around the Tefauroa with accompaniment by the Bumboras Band.
The Bumboras Band providing music and song for the island dancing troupe who are travelling to Tahiti next year.
Thanks to Eve and Doug Creek from "Framed" who donated the signwriting of the Tefauroa to the club. Eve and Doug have been a great support to us, completing some of the framing of the works we raffled earlier, in August.
A birds eye view, Matt, Phil, Tania and Tihoti demonstrating their skill guiding the Tefauroa around the raft in Emily Bay.
The beautiful scene in Emily Bay as the Tefauroa and crew set a path towards the raft in Emily Bay.
Tony and the girls doing a great job bringing the Tefauroa full circle around the bay and heading back to shore.
All in all a great day had by all. Thanks to everyone who helped in setting up and making the day special to the club. Thankyou to the support from the Tour companies, Baunti Escapes, Norfolk Touring and Pinetree Tours for promoting the event amongst the visitors.
Wonderful project.
ReplyDeletePlease, give my salutations to Tihoti. We are Hiro and Hina from Huahine.
Tell him he's missed here.