Youngsters dancing during the very public giving of money during Gospel Day event staged by the Cook Islands Christian Church

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Note woman's flourish as she comes forward to put money in collection bucket - others did so in similarly flamboyant way - during Gospel Day entertainment. Entertainment followed dedication and opening of the renovated Takamoa Mission House, which was the first European style building to be constructed in the Cook Island, built by the Missionaries in the 1830s. (Public event with open invite to general public announced in local papers,many people taking photos and video)

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Size: 3743px × 2495px
Location: CICC HQ and TAKAMOA THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Photo credit: © Mike Robinson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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