1 edition of History and traditions of Niue found in the catalog.
History and traditions of Niue
Edwin Meyer Loeb
Published
1971
by Kraus Reprint in New York
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Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | by Edwin M. Meyer |
| Series | Bernice P. Bishop Museum, Honolulu. Bulletin 32, Bernice P. Bishop Museum bulletin -- no. 32. |
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Pagination | 226 p. |
| Number of Pages | 226 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL26537664M |
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History and Ethnic Relations Emergence of the Nation. Archeologists trace the settlement of the islands to the fourth century C.E. ; the oral history of Raratonga (the most influential island and the first one to be settled) dates back about 1, years. The first European sighting occurred in , when the Spaniard Alvaro de Mendana glimpsed Pukapuka, one of the northern islands. Portuguese Style of Knitting - History, Traditions, and Techniques is the first book in the USA that explains step by step how to knit Portuguese Style, a very ergonomic and easy way of hand knitting. It also includes a brief history of Portugal, its crafts and some facts on spinning. My travel/5().
There are lots of activities in Niue, from guided reef walks to diving, fishing and drive tours. The coastline of the island is said to possess the most extensive cave system in the entire South Pacific, which plays an important part in the island’s history and traditions. Niue traditions. Catch a glimpse of Niue's oldest traditions. Every month there are traditional coming-of-age haircutting and ear-piercing ceremonies held in various locations. However, prior permission must be sought to witness these. Palaha Cave.
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Hi, most interesting article about Niue and its history and culture. About to visit island from UK for the first time. My great grandfather was the missionary FE Lawes who came to Niue to join his brother WG Lawes.
My grandfather Frank Lawes was born in Niue but died before I was born. Book your flights. Niue History, Language and Culture History of Niue. Most of the inhabitants of Niue descend from settlers from Tonga, Samoa and Fiji, who arrived between ADdeveloping their own particular culture.
The first Europeans reached Niue in the wake of Captain Cook's expedition to the region in History and Traditions of Niue, Issue 32 Issue 32 of Bernice P.
Bishop Museum bulletin Volume 32 of Bernice P. Bishop Museum, Bulletin Volume 32 of Bulletin // Bernice P. Bishop Museum History and traditions of Niue: Author: Edwin Meyer Loeb: Publisher: The Museum, Original from: the University of California: Digitized: Mar 7, About this Book Catalog Record Details.
History and traditions of Niue, by Edwin M. Loeb. Loeb, Edwin Meyer. View full catalog record. Rights: Public Domain, Google-digitized. History and Culture of Niue, has the information that serves the need for history, education travel and tourism, providing you with the information on Government on Niue, Origin of Niue people, settlement and pattern: For many Pacific Islanders, migration is a positive opportunity for individuals to obtain higher standards of living and material possessions not available in their Price: $ In Niuean mythology, Tilalofonua is a flying rat and one of the gods of the island.
Tilalofonua cited in the book History and Traditions of Niue as "god of the kuma", the kuma being the rat and bird of the heavens.
According to myth, Tilalofonua was said to have begged Halevao (peka/flying fox) for some wings, but to no avail. Tilalofonua prayed for a long time and was eventually granted Five principal gods (tupua): Fao, Fakahoko.
History and Traditions of Niue Paperback – 1 June by Edwin M. Loeb (Author) See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Amazon Price New from Used from Paperback, 1 Jun "Please retry" Author: Edwin M.
Loeb. art & culture Niuean culture and craft are key components of our 'Taoga Niue' and mean everything to a Niuean. If possible, try to co-ordinate your visit with one of the many annual village festivals, each a memorable experience of dance, food, sport, traditional arts and fun.
BOOK REVIEWS History and Traditions oj Niue. EDWIN M. LOEB. (Bernice P. Bishop Museum Bulletin ) Honolulu, Hawaii, pp., 13 pls., 5 figs.
The addition of a new monograph in Polynesian ethnography to the Bishop Museum series must be hailed with enthusiasm by all students of Oceanic ethnography and comparative ethnology.
Re-Author: Margaret Mead. Loeb, Edwin M.History and traditions of Niue / by Edwin M. Loeb Bernice P. Bishop Museum Honolulu, Hawaii Wikipedia Citation Please see Wikipedia's template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. History and traditions of Niue.
New York: Kraus Reprint. MLA Citation. Loeb, Edwin M. History and traditions of Niue / by Edwin M. Loeb Kraus Reprint New York Australian/Harvard Citation. Loeb, Edwin M. History and traditions of Niue / by Edwin M. Loeb Kraus Reprint New York. Wikipedia Citation. BOOK REVIEWS History and Traditions of Niue.
EDWIN M. LOEB. (Bernice P. Bishop Museum Bulletin ) Honolulu, Hawaii, pp., 13 pls., 5 figs. The addition of a new monograph in Polynesian ethnography to the Bishop Museum series must be hailed with enthusiasm by all students of Oceanic ethnography and comparative ethnology.
Re. Teaching History: A Guide for Teachers Teaching History for the First Time. Niue, made from student assignments to celebrate 21 years • Check what books and other non-book resources are available from the school library or special “History cupboard”.
History Niue's first settlers arrived about years ago from Samoa and Tonga. European contact began in when James Cook attempted to land on the island during his second Pacific voyage. Cook left after trying to land three times, and the rebuffed explorer dubbed Niue 'Savage Island'.
The Niue term for death is mate. The people usually say mate-popo (popo indicating putrefaction) since the word mate also indicates illness due to an accident or to warfare.
The word gaogao also indicates sickness resulting from disease. The mourning rites were held in a temporary house, called a fale-tulu. Examines historical traditions and rituals, Christmas music, Christmas motifs in fine art and literature, and the place of Christmas in modern Czech culture.
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These are words from the book Niue, a history of the island - how appropriate. Yes, Niue is different, very different. Yes, Niue is different, very different. Niue is perhaps the only nation-island located on a large rock of coral limestone with no other kind of rock protruding through its surface.
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Niue, which means ‘behold the coconut’ in the native language, is one of the largest coral islands in the world. Like other islands in the region, it is vulnerable to hurricanes and cyclones. Some 1, people live on Niue, but the majority of citizens now live in New Zealand and elsewhere.
The History of NiueAuthor: Ed Whelan.History. Although oral legends state the Fonuagalo fire gods were Niue’s first settlers, the island’s first recorded residents were Samoans who arrived in around the 10th century, followed by Tongan invaders during the 16th century.
There were also a handful of settlers from the Cook Islands community of Pukapuka.Book Description. Jeremiah in History and Tradition examines aspects of the Book of Jeremiah from a variety of perspectives including historical, textual, redaction, and feminist criticism, as well as the history of its reception.
The book looks afresh at the Book of Jeremiah through the lens of intertextuality and reception history in the broadest sense, exploring Jeremiah in its historical.
