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Manage No PI00005752 Country Federated States of Micronesia Year 2017-04-04 ICH Domain Oral traditions and representations, Performing Arts, Social practices, rituals, festive events
Description | In spite of the decline of traditional culture in post-war Pohnpei society, the ceremonial yam feast has been steadily succeeded by the young generation. This tradition will continue to change in the future, but its spirit will be maintained, constituting their pride as Pohnpeians in many generations to come. | ||
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Photographer | Takuya Nagaoka | ||
Place | File Size | 1.48MB | |
Definition | 1600 X 1200 | File Format | JPG |
Copyright | Takuya Nagaoka, ICHCAP |
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Pohnpeian Ceremonial Yam Feast_Head garlands prepared for important persons
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Pohnpeian Ceremonial Yam Feast_Women dancing
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Pohnpeian Ceremonial Yam Feast_Pigs based in a stone oven
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