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
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