St. Michael Preschool on Makin Island has celebrated its inaugural Cultural Day on Tuesday.
Raieta Karaiti, the Women’s Interest Worker on the island, told Radio Kiribati News that the event featured a local dance competition, traditional costumes, and a remarkable array of local dishes.
Pre-school teacher Ruuti Teekantarawa expressed excitement about the success of this first event, emphasizing plans to incorporate even more engaging activities in the future.
The highlight of the day was the food competition, with Nei Einako Tebenati taking home the title for the most diverse selection, presenting 23 different dishes. Jacob Taberanteatu, Maiti Toom and Robuti Ruabeta came second with 19 while Tite Teakamatang came third with 18 varieties.
Guests witnessing the event include Catechist Tabera Bauro and Leader of Makin Parish Tiaoni Timon.
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E a tia te Pre School ae St Michael iaon Makin ni karaoa bukamaruan Katein Abara (Cultural Day) n te Kauabong.
E ribotinna te WIW I Makin ae Raieta Karaiti nakon ana ru ni kareke rongorongo bwanan Kiribati bwa kanoan te bong anne bon te kaboo n te mwaie ni Kiribati, onean ni Kiribati, ao mwaitin amwaraken Kiribati.
E taku Raieta bwa n ana maroro temanna te tia reirei n te Pre School aio ae Nei Ruuti Taakentarawa ao e taku bwa aio ai tibwa te moantai ni karaoaki, ao iai te katautau bwa ena reitinako inanon ririki rimwii ma kanoana ae ena raka riki nakon aio.
E ngae n anne ao imwiin tuoan kanaia ataei ao e a tokanikai te ataei ae Nei Einako Tebenati ma mwaitin aekan ana amwarake ni Kiribati ae 23, a kauoman bon Jacob Taberanteatu ao Maiti Toomi ao Robuti Ruabeta ma mwaitin aekan kanaia ae 19 ao e kateniman Nei Tite Akamatang ma 18.
Irua n te bong anne bon Katekiti Tabera Bauro ao te Bira man te Parish ae Tiaoni Timon.
