Kiribati Language Week
Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati – Kiribati Language Week takes place July 6 to 12.
Kiribati Independance Day is celebrated on the last day of the week, July 12, marking 46 years of independance.
The 2025 theme for Kiribati Language Week is 'Maiuakinan te katei ri nanon te tangira ma te ikarinerine bon wantongan te mwenga ibukin te rikirake – Living our valued cultural practices through love and respect upholds our dignity and growth for a successful future'.
You can learn more on the NZ Kiribati Language Week Facebook page.
How do you say Kiribati?
The letters used in writing the Kiribati language do not always align with what English speakers might expect.
For example, 'Kiribati' is pronounced as 'g-i-dd-y-b-a-s'. Click here for a pdf with more information on reading and speaking te Taetae ni Kiribati.
Here are some everyday phrases to try out.
Published on 4 Jul 2025
Orderdate: 4 Jul 2025
Expiry: 4 Jul 2027
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