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"Gogodala Canoe Festivals, Customary Ways and Cultural Tourism in Papua New Guinea"
Author: Alison Dundon
Date published: 19 June 2013
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"Gogodala Canoe Festivals, Customary Ways and Cultural Tourism in Papua New Guinea"
Author: Alison Dundon
Date published: 19 June 2013
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Summary:
Gogodala Canoe Festivals are important events that transpire often to show the unity of the Gogodala villagers. Canoe races have been practiced for over a century, so they have managed to become a part of Papua New Guinea culture. Many of the festivals events are designed to attract tourists as well as express their culture.
Gogodala Canoe Festivals are important events that transpire often to show the unity of the Gogodala villagers. Canoe races have been practiced for over a century, so they have managed to become a part of Papua New Guinea culture. Many of the festivals events are designed to attract tourists as well as express their culture.
Thoughts/Emotions/Observations:
I like how the people of Papua New Guinea were able to incorporate canoeing into their culture. I think that shows that culture, even though it is distinct, has the ability to accommodate.
I like how the people of Papua New Guinea were able to incorporate canoeing into their culture. I think that shows that culture, even though it is distinct, has the ability to accommodate.
Article's Relation to Culture:
Festivals are a reasonable way to celebrate culture. They show enthusiasm about heritage and encourage preservation of certain customs and beliefs. Festivals also add life to a culture, which is very important.
Festivals are a reasonable way to celebrate culture. They show enthusiasm about heritage and encourage preservation of certain customs and beliefs. Festivals also add life to a culture, which is very important.