Miss Kiribati, 2023 Nei Moarube Teibwa from Nonouti Island, graced the Idol Competition last night with her own performance! | Humans of Kiribati

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

🌴🇰🇮 Celebrating Kiribati's 45th Independence Day! 🇰🇮🌴 Happy Independence Day to the beautiful island nation of Kiribati! 🎉🌊 Today marks 45 years of freedom, culture, and resilience. Independence Day, celebrated after Gospel Day and National Culture and Senior Citizens' Day and followed by Kiribati Special Day, marks the nation's independence from the United Kingdom in 1979. This festive day is celebrated with family and friends through banquets, traditional dancing, and music. Notably, K