Ui Ariki Day
Ui Ariki Day is a public holiday celebrated on the first Friday of July each year in the Cook Islands. The holiday is a tribute to the Ui Ariki, the traditional leaders of the Cook Islands. The Ui Ariki are the highest-ranking chiefs in the Cook Islands, and they play an important role in the country’s culture and history. On Ui Ariki Day, people in the Cook Islands celebrate the culture and traditions of the Ui Ariki, and honor their contributions to the country. The day is marked by cultural shows, market days, and sports events, and traditional leaders call for respect and observance of the holiday.