Korafe | Amuioan, Tufi, Oro province | Papua New Guinea, 2017 . The main body of an outrigger canoe is carved from a single tree trunk and the outrigger is attached to one side to stabilize it in the water. The extra stability enables these vessels to transport goods and passengers across the rough seas between the islands. They are also used for fishing and even racing. In recent times sails have been added to harness the power of the wind and cross the seas. . Check the video for the behind-th

🪶 Indigenous Roots: Today in History… December 1, 1790 – In Philadelphia, Seneca chief Gyantwakia (Cornplanter) stood before President George Washington as a spokesman for his people. Speaking for himself, Half-Town, and Big Tree, he addressed the “Great Councillor of the Thirteen Fires” and laid out how the new United States had taken “a great country” from the Seneca after promising peace. Cornplanter reminded Washington that U.S. negotiators had once told the Seneca they were “in your hand,

The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand, and everything about their culture fascinated me, their dances, their clothing, their history. But the most unique thing I experienced was the way they greet each other by touching their noses and foreheads. I wanted to share this with you all because you might find it just as fascinating as I did. Also, do read about Maori history if you like. #māori #culture #history | Isa Khan Travel