Mama-Fatin: A small basket designed to hold bua-malus and slaked lime, used for serving these items to others.

In traditional ceremonies or gatherings, it is common to see mama-fatin placed or distributed to each person or group.

A photo of dancers alongside the teams from NATCOM and SEAC.

The young ladies are practicing the Bidu Lensu-Mutin in the houseyard.

Young women from Suai-Loro, in the municipality of Covalima, perform the traditional Lensu-Mutin dance in a field under the shade of banyan trees.

The SEAC team held a seminar at Fatumea, Covalima municipality, with Tebe Otas-Uluk practitioners and local authorities. The event emphasized the importance of preserving the traditional Tebe Otas-Uluk dance and ensuring its transmission to future generations. The dance involves two concentric circles—men in the inner circle and women in the outer—holding hands as they perform. Highlights included dancers in traditional attire, cultural discussions, and collaborative moments captured in photos. The seminar showcased the rich heritage of the Fatumea community.

The SEAC team held a seminar at Fatumea, Covalima municipality, with Tebe Otas-Uluk practitioners and local authorities. The event emphasized the importance of preserving the traditional Tebe Otas-Uluk dance and ensuring its transmission to future generations. The dance involves two concentric circles—men in the inner circle and women in the outer—holding hands as they perform. Highlights included dancers in traditional attire, cultural discussions, and collaborative moments captured in photos. The seminar showcased the rich heritage of the Fatumea community.

The SEAC team held a seminar at Fatumea, Covalima municipality, with Tebe Otas-Uluk practitioners and local authorities. The event emphasized the importance of preserving the traditional Tebe Otas-Uluk dance and ensuring its transmission to future generations. The dance involves two concentric circles—men in the inner circle and women in the outer—holding hands as they perform. Highlights included dancers in traditional attire, cultural discussions, and collaborative moments captured in photos. The seminar showcased the rich heritage of the Fatumea community.

The Tebe-Lilin, also known as the candle dance, begins with dancers holding hands while standing in a line. They perform traditional chants, synchronizing their movements and footsteps with the rhythm of the chanting. Although traditionally associated with rituals and ceremonies, the Tebe-Lilin is widely celebrated at festivals, cultural events, and national gatherings, showcasing its enduring cultural significance.

The Tebe-Lilin, also known as the candle dance, begins with dancers holding hands while standing in a line. They perform traditional chants, synchronizing their movements and footsteps with the rhythm of the chanting. Although traditionally associated with rituals and ceremonies, the Tebe-Lilin is widely celebrated at festivals, cultural events, and national gatherings, showcasing its enduring cultural significance.

The Tebe-Lilin, also known as the candle dance, begins with dancers holding hands while standing in a line. They perform traditional chants, synchronizing their movements and footsteps with the rhythm of the chanting. Although traditionally associated with rituals and ceremonies, the Tebe-Lilin is widely celebrated at festivals, cultural events, and national gatherings, showcasing its enduring cultural significance.

The Tebe-Lilin, also known as the candle dance, begins with dancers holding hands while standing in a line. They perform traditional chants, synchronizing their movements and footsteps with the rhythm of the chanting. Although traditionally associated with rituals and ceremonies, the Tebe-Lilin is widely celebrated at festivals, cultural events, and national gatherings, showcasing its enduring cultural significance.