| Description | Traditionally, navigators learn the way-finding knowledge from fathers or uncles within their family and eventually, when ready, may pass through the traditional initiation of navigators', Pwo Ceremony. In the remote central caroline islands where the indigenous lifestyle of the seafearing system is still practice, it all begins at a very young age and evolves around the central facility known as the canoe house. Every navigator knows to protect his canoe when he is not voyaging. A local canoe house is an important asset and central facility of learning all about navigation. It is said that one has to first learn the stories that are told in the canoe house, then from there begins the long journey toward becoming a complete "Pwo" Navigator. Building Canoe House in Micronesia. Pulling logs. The debarks logs are pulled out in open spaces for pick up. Because building a canoe house is a communal effort as well as a learning process. It takes several young men to gather and manually pulled the logs out into the open. Little once are always curious and attempt to be part of the process and are remained under watchful eyes of the elders. | ||
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| Manage No | VI00000507 | Running Time | 1'16"" |
| Country | Federated States of Micronesia | ||
| ICH Domain | Oral traditions and representations, Social practices, rituals, festive events, Knowledge and practices about nature and the universe | ||
| Videos Photographer | Larry Raigetal | Year | 2017 |
| Place | Yap Islands | File Size | N/A |
| Definition | N/A | File Format | N/A |
| Copyright | Larry Raigetal, ICHCAP |
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Pwo Ceremony_Chosen apprentices
Pwo Ceremony Traditionally, navigators learn the way-finding knowledge from fathers or uncles within their family and eventually, when ready, may pass through the traditional initiation of navigators', Pwo Ceremony
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Pwo Ceremony_Collecting thatch materials
Collecting thatch materials Several materials can be collected for thatch roof, however, the easiest and most available is the coconut leafs. Here again, is the idea of given the simple tasks to the younger kids who are learning these skills from very young age. Here, the young kids will collect the coconut leafs and take them to the elders who will weave them as they observe. In so doing, the kids are picking up the skills and at some point will start weaving the themselves.
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Pwo Ceremony_Cross beams
Cross beams As stated, the life of a seafearing person starts early. As early as 3 years old. The young boy is brought to the canoe house to be with the elders. As they grow older, they begin hearing the stories and observing the men at work. At some point, the youngster is given simple tasks including handling tools appropriately. These young boys are learning how to handle tools by carving out a beam. It is possible that the beam they are working on might never be used but the idea is that they practice their skills. In this culture, the elders know that the only way these skills can be transferred is by allowing the young to handle them even if they make mistakes.
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Pwo Ceremony_Getting the right wood
Getting the right wood. As a learning facility and a roof to protect the canoes, the right types of logs that takes into account its overall strength and durability are harvested. Straight logs are selected and fell for all parts of the canoe house. Immediately after felling logs, they have to be debarked and in most cases soaked in the salt water for natural protection.
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