Pacific
Effort toward ICH Inventory Making in Fiji
Setoki Qalubau Administration Officer, Institute of Indigenous Language and Culture Knowledge is the foundation of indigenous cultures. As an expression of a given culture, it establishes
The Crew Who Changed into Dolphins (O Le ‘Auva’a Liu Mumua)
Akatsuki Takahashi Programme Specialist for Culture, UNESCO Office for the Pacific States Samoa has rich oral traditions, mythologies, and legends, and some have been closely associated
Sacred Rituals of its Indigenous Population
Ngatuaine Maui Anthropologist, Ministry of Cultural Development, Cook Islands According to the oral traditions of the Cook Islands, sacred rituals were commonly performed on what is
Cultural Mapping Pilot Project in Papua New Guinea
Hale Lahui Research Officer, PNG National Cultural Commission Culture is the very essence of our existence—it reflects our history, our language, our tradition and our beliefs.
Institute of iTaukei Language and Culture in Fiji: iTaukei Cosmology
Simione Sevudredre Administration Officer, Institute of iTaukei Language and Culture ICH is an integral part of the indigenous population of Fiji known as the iTaukei. Borne
Traditional Farming Systems
Samisoni Kanongata’a Lecturer, Tonga Institute of Science and Technology School of Agriculture The Tongan farming system is essentially an agro-forestry system of bush or grass fallow
Traditional Mosikaka Weaving
Lesieli K. Tupou Teacher and Weaver, Retired Mosikaka weaving is special to Tongans, who identify themselves with the craft. It is a distinct art form that
Women Weaving Traditions into Samoan Life
Emma Kruse Vaai Deputy Vice Chancellor, National University of Samoa Eau le inailau a tamaitai—this Samoan adage explains the capability of women to achieve their
Huli Warriors’ Yellow Faces Sacrifice Fear
Hale Lahui Research Officer, PNG National Cultural Commission Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, with over 750
Tiapapata Art Centre, Promoting a Samoan Legacy
Galumalemana Steven Percival Director, Tiapapata Art Centre In June 2012, Samoa celebrated its fiftieth year of independence. It was the first Pacific island country to