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Theʻaparima orkaparima (Rarotongan) is a dance fromTahiti and theCook Islands where the mimicks (ʻapa) with the hands (rima) are central, and as such it is close to thehula orTongantauʻolunga. It is usually a dance for groups.There are two types ofʻaparima: theʻaparima hīmene (sung handdance) and theʻaparima vāvā (silent handdance), the latter being performed with music only, and no singing. The music is often played on the guitar or the Tahitianʻukulele.
The stories depicted by the dance are taken from daily traditional occupations or ancient myths.
Unlike the other Tahitian dances, this one is more often performed with the dancers dressed inpāreu andmaro. It can also (especially theʻaparima vāvā) be performed seated, much like the Tonganmāʻuluʻulu.
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