Emphasising the movement of the hips ‘te buki’ is a Kiribati dancing style reserved only for women. Originating in the northern-most islands of Makin and Butaritari, te buki is now performed and enjoyed everywhere in Kiribati. The thick outer skirt you see the dancers wearing is made of boiled and softened newly sprouted coconut leaf, known as ‘te kakoko’, and can weigh up to 10 kilograms! This means te buki not only showcases a Kiribati woman’s grace and skill in dancing, but also her strength

Kam na bane ni Mauri! 🇰🇮 Take a look back at one of the greatest moments of the 2024 #FestPAC Opening Ceremony, when the Kiribati delegation took to the stage and showcased one of their many beautiful traditional dances! 🌺 #WATCH their full performance here! 🔗 https://www.thecoconet.tv/moana-arts/pacific-festivals-1/kiribati-delegation-take-to-the-festpac-2024/ #FestPAC2024 #Kiribati #KiribatiLanguageWeek 🎥 Hawaii News Now | The Coconet TV