Kia Purotu Koe.

November 27, 2022

by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert

PHILIPSBURG:--- No, it is not gobbledygook. And it has nothing to do with the car brand Kia. “Kia Purotu Koe” is how people say “Hello“ on the Island of Mangareva in Southern Polynesia. It means “May you remain beautiful”. Oh, I tell you, it makes you feel so good. Give it to me 24/7 and this reminder would make me start believing in it, since it is a potential compliment! Don’t you think it sounds better than “How are you today?” day in day out, all year long? It beats a howdy and a handshake ...

Source: https://www.smn-news.com/index.php/st-maarten-st-martin-news/41892-kia-purotu-koe.html

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