Cook Islands 21sts are all about family, but mine can’t come | 2000s Baby

“21sts are really important in Cook Islands culture.”
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Poe Tiare’s 21st is a big deal for her and her whānau. Before she reaches this milestone, she wants to connect with the Māori side of her Cook Island/Māori whakapapa.
Meanwhile, her step father is coming from Raro to Pōneke to bring her key - will he make it in time?
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You’re invited to Misha, Rāwhiti, Poe Tiare, Alison and Tristan’s 21sts.
We join five 2000s babies at their 21st birthdays, getting a snapshot of what it looks like to become an adult across different walks of life in Aotearoa.
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[@christabelluv]

The key reveal was absolutely amazing and Im in awe of the family and community around you Poe!

[@hellurmoto3163]

We danced for Akatokamanava as youngins, i always wondered where you and your mum went to, but its beautiful to see you have flourished into this beautiful well educated and thriving young woman. We are so proud of you Poetiare 🌺

[@sonnyluka2637]

Awesome thanks for sharing your 21st birthday with us..may you be blessed and all good things come to you..

[@dytors473]

Soooo awesome!! my useless ex was in charge of carving my key which he never did 🙄 I actually didn’t know it’s meant to be the parents in charge of it but that seems so obvious now. Love this thank you so much for sharing Pasifika stories!!!!! 💙💙💙 beautifully shot video

[@tahuaroa]

this was awesome to watch. mega aroha from Brisbane, Aus

[@mearip6116]

Beautiful 21st key....

[@kylieross3179]

Uuuuuuh, I want that turtle.

[@nikikairua3556]

Beautifully captured ❤️

[@poetiareruhe-tararo596]

Thank you cuz!!❤️ sending you all my love from NZ

[@maryt.114]

Absolutely beautiful i know how you feel

[@maryt.114]

Im from the Cook island

[@selanetairea699]

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