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Manage No PI00005551 Country Federated States of Micronesia Year 2016-10-18 ICH Domain Oral traditions and representations, Social practices, rituals, festive events, Knowledge and practices about nature and the universe
Description | Pay respect To show respect to the sacred bowl now containing food for all traditional schools of navigation. The initiator must first bless it all the while chanting a special chant to protect himself. The first offering of a young coconut is open. | ||
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Photographer | Larry Raigetal | ||
Place | Guam, Federated States of Micronesia | File Size | 1.62MB |
Definition | 1728 X 2592 | File Format | JPG |
Copyright | Larry Raigetal, ICHCAP |
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