Every week, different resorts on Rarotonga present ‘Island Night,’ traditional dancing, drumming and music for the enjoyment of tourists. I’m guessing that there might be only 1 troupe that provides performances around the island.

We took the clockwise bus and asked the driver to let us off at the closest stop to a beautiful beachfront resort.

The buffet menu featured local dishes with rice, vegetables, fish, goat, chicken and pork. Salad dressings are mayo-based, and the main ingredient in creamy sauces is coconut milk. Local greens and fruit such as mango and papaya are found in many dishes.

After dinner, the show started with this performance by a local talent as the MC. (We spotted him in full costume at the weekend market, offering to pose for photos with tourists.)

Traditional costumes were worn by the female and male performers in these videos.