KOROR STATE GOVERNMENT MARINE TOUR GUIDE ... - C3
KOROR STATE GOVERNMENT MARINE TOUR GUIDE ... - C3 KOROR STATE GOVERNMENT MARINE TOUR GUIDE ... - C3
tasks assigned by the village council. Tasks included cleaning the village, thatching the roofs and fishing. . PVA For women, one very important ceremony was for the celebration of a successful childbirth. Delivering the first child was a risky experience; many young women died in childbirth. These special celebrations were for the new mother if she lived through this important natural process. This ceremony, the ngasech, is still held today, although the chances for survival by mothers have greatly improved due to modern health practices. Information Source: Natural History of Palau PVA 78
4.2 Palauan Money Udoud According to legends, some form of Palauan money (udoud) may have been in existence in Palauan culture since ancient times. Some researchers believe that Palauan money came from Yap, while others think it is more likely to have come from South East Asia or China. Ornamental beads brought in as recently as the nineteenth century have since been included in the Palauan money system. Nowadays, imitation as well as authentic Palauan money is observed being worn around the neck by some women and children. In the past, only high-ranking women wore Palauan money necklaces, since Palauan money was owned mostly by high-ranking families. Toluk There is another type of money made of hawksbill turtle shell that is used only by women. This particular valuable is called toluk and is used mainly as an exchange for service. It may be accompanied by udoud if a particular circumstance requires both. In ancient times, a certain type of seashell (chesiuch) was used as money. The toluk eventually replaced this money. Some of the important events in a person’s life or in village functions in which Palauan money was and is still used are in ceremonies or transactions pertaining to birth, marriage, house-building, divorce, adultery, mur (elaborate feasts), dance presentations, women’s services, penalties, magic, death, inheritance, war and head-hunting and installation of chiefs. Pictures depicting Palauan money and the legends surrounding it are frequently painted on the rafters of the bai. PVA 4.3 Canoes Canoes were a very important part of the culture in Palau. There were four types of regular vessels: sailing canoes, war canoes, cargo canoes, and ocean-going canoes. These canoes were very well built and even heavily decorated, such as the paddling war canoes, which could sometimes reach up to 40ft and could carry up to 30 people. Canoes can be viewed in several states including Koror, Melekeok, and Ngchesar. 79
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tasks assigned by the village council. Tasks included cleaning the village, thatching the<br />
roofs and fishing.<br />
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PVA<br />
For women, one very important ceremony was for the celebration of a successful<br />
childbirth. Delivering the first child was a risky experience; many young women died in<br />
childbirth. These special celebrations were for the new mother if she lived through this<br />
important natural process. This ceremony, the ngasech, is still held today, although the<br />
chances for survival by mothers have greatly improved due to modern health practices.<br />
Information Source: Natural History of Palau<br />
PVA<br />
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