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Fanla
Fanla is a small village situated in the north of Ambrym Island, in the archipelago of Vanuatu in Melanesia, in the province of Malampa. The original name of this place was ''Saanembur Lonbato''. This is a Kastom Village, which represents the traditional values of the region. The village population is about 250 persons. Wanmelbu, a legendary resident, created the foundations of the customary chief ranks still current in the northern part of the island. His eldest son, Tingtingru, had a dream vision of tams-tams (''atingting''), major components of the traditional tribal art of North Ambrym. By Ambrym tradition, the people who live in the village of Fanla are all, without exception, the descendants of Wanmelbu. Notable residents ; Magetafanla Roromal :According to oral tradition, he met captain James Cook (who actually saw the island only from the sea). Cook allegedly baptized the island under the name of the welcome gift presented by Roromal himself, an ''ignam'', by pronoun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ambrym
Ambrym is a volcanic island in Malampa Province in the archipelago of Vanuatu. Volcanic activity on the island includes lava lakes in two craters near the summit. Etymology Ambrym (also known as ''Ambrin'', ''"ham rim"'' in the Ranon language) was allegedly named by Captain Cook, who is said to have anchored off there in 1774. In fact, his expedition never touched Ambrym. Geography Located near the center of the Vanuatuan archipelago, Ambrym is roughly triangular in shape, about wide. With of surface area, it is the fifth largest island in the country. The summit at the centre of the island is dominated by a desert-like caldera, which covers an area of . With the exception of human settlements, the rest of the island is covered by a dense jungle. Important Bird Area The western part of the island, comprising 17,605 ha of forest, together with gardens around habitation, has been recognised as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because it supports ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Sovereign States
The following is a list providing an overview of sovereign states around the world with information on their status and recognition of their sovereignty. The 206 listed states can be divided into three categories based on membership within the United Nations System: 193 UN member states, 2 UN General Assembly non-member observer states, and 11 other states. The ''sovereignty dispute'' column indicates states having undisputed sovereignty (188 states, of which there are 187 UN member states and 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state), states having disputed sovereignty (16 states, of which there are 6 UN member states, 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state, and 9 de facto states), and states having a special political status (2 states, both in free association with New Zealand). Compiling a list such as this can be a complicated and controversial process, as there is no definition that is binding on all the members of the community of nations concerni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tofor Rengrengmal
Chief Tofor-kon Tete Rengrengmal (1918 – December 1999) was a prominent Vanuatan chief and a notable figure in the history of North Ambrym. Known for his exceptional strength, magical proficiency, and pivotal role during World War II, Chief Tofor held a distinguished position within his community. Early life and family Tofor-kon Tete Rengrengmal was born around 1918 into the esteemed lineage of Chief Bule Tainmal, a highly influential family renowned for their mastery of magic and sorcery. Tofor's father, Chief Tainmal, held the prestigious distinction of being the highest-ranking chief in the island's history. Role as Personal Bodyguard During his adolescence, Tofor's remarkable strength and power earned him recognition as one of the most formidable individuals in his region. This recognition led to his recruitment by Chief Tainmal as his personal bodyguard. In this esteemed role, Tofor not only provided protection but also enjoyed the status and privileges associated with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tofor
Chief Tofor-kon Tete Rengrengmal (1918 – December 1999) was a prominent Vanuatan chief and a notable figure in the history of North Ambrym. Known for his exceptional strength, magical proficiency, and pivotal role during World War II, Chief Tofor held a distinguished position within his community. Early life and family Tofor-kon Tete Rengrengmal was born around 1918 into the esteemed lineage of Chief Bule Tainmal, a highly influential family renowned for their mastery of magic and sorcery. Tofor's father, Chief Tainmal, held the prestigious distinction of being the highest-ranking chief in the island's history. Role as Personal Bodyguard During his adolescence, Tofor's remarkable strength and power earned him recognition as one of the most formidable individuals in his region. This recognition led to his recruitment by Chief Tainmal as his personal bodyguard. In this esteemed role, Tofor not only provided protection but also enjoyed the status and privileges associated with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bule Tainmal , Indonesian word
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Bule may refer to: People * Bule Naipi (1922–1944), Albanian hero * Jeffery Bule (born 1991), Solomon Islands football player * Nino Bule (born 1976), Croatian football player and manager Other * Bule (woreda), Ethiopia * Bule (term) Bule () is an Indonesian word for foreigners and/or non-Indonesian national, specifically people of European descent ('white', 'Caucasian'). Etymology The word was in use in the 19th century and probably earlier, meaning 'white', when referring t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Cook
James Cook (7 November 1728 Old Style date: 27 October – 14 February 1779) was a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the British Royal Navy, famous for his three voyages between 1768 and 1779 in the Pacific Ocean and to New Zealand and Australia in particular. He made detailed maps of Newfoundland prior to making three voyages to the Pacific, during which he achieved the first recorded European contact with the eastern coastline of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands, and the first recorded circumnavigation of New Zealand. Cook joined the British merchant navy as a teenager and joined the Royal Navy in 1755. He saw action in the Seven Years' War and subsequently surveyed and mapped much of the entrance to the St. Lawrence River during the siege of Quebec, which brought him to the attention of the Admiralty and the Royal Society. This acclaim came at a crucial moment for the direction of British overseas exploration, and it led to his commission in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kastom
''Kastom'' is a pidgin word (Bislama/Tok Pisin) used to refer to traditional culture, including religion, economics, art and magic in Melanesia. The term is the generally accepted term in anthropology to describe such phenomena as well as the common and lay term used in everyday language. The word derives from the Australian English pronunciation of 'custom' but crosses meanings that incorporate: * Convention (norm) * Custom (law) or customary law * Norm (sociology) and * Tradition It is consistent in spelling across most of the many variations in pidgin and pisin across the region. Kastom is mostly not written, only passed down through teachings and stories. It is concentrated through: * Kastom House - sites where objects and rituals are stored. * Kastom stories - myths, legends and communal histories. * ritual objects - objects of special power, significance and symbolism. The use of the word is slightly different in the different countries and cultures of Melanesia. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gong
A gongFrom Indonesian and ms, gong; jv, ꦒꦺꦴꦁ ; zh, c=鑼, p=luó; ja, , dora; km, គង ; th, ฆ้อง ; vi, cồng chiêng; as, কাঁহ is a percussion instrument originating in East Asia and Southeast Asia. Gongs are a flat, circular metal disc that is typically struck with a mallet. They can be small or large in size, and tuned or can require tuning. The earliest mention of gongs can be found in sixth century Chinese records, which mentioned the instrument to have come from a country between Tibet and Burma. The term ''gong'' ( jv, ꦒꦺꦴꦁ) originated in the Indonesian island of Java. Scientific and archaeological research has established that Burma, China, Java and Annam were the four main gong manufacturing centres of the ancient world. The gong found its way into the Western World in the 18th century, when it was also used in the percussion section of a Western-style symphony orchestra. A form of bronze cauldron gong known as a resting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Provinces Of Vanuatu
Vanuatu has been divided into six provinces since 1994. The names in English of all provinces are derived from the initial letters of their constituent islands: Municipalities The provinces are in turn divided into municipalities headed by a council and a mayor elected from among the members of the council. In the Tafea Province for example are the following municipalities (council areas): *North Erromango *South Erromango *North Tanna *West Tanna *Middle Bush Tanna *Whitesands *South West Tanna *South Tanna The islands of Aniwa, Futuna and Aneityum appear to consist of one municipality each. Island regions (historical) From 1985 to 1994 it was divided into eleven island regions: Districts (historical) During the Condominium era, specifically from 1968 to 1984 the group was divided into four administrative districts: Districts (1950) In the 1950s, districts appeared to denote the finest administrative level, finer than the current municipalities or council are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malampa
Malampa is one of the six provinces of Vanuatu, located in the center of the country. It consists of three main islands: Malakula, Ambrym and Paama, and takes its name from the first syllable of their names. It includes a number of other islands – the small islands of Uripiv, Norsup, Rano, Wala, Atchin and Vao off the coast of Malakula, and the volcanic island of Lopevi (currently uninhabited). Also included are the Maskelynes Islands and some more small islands along the south coast of Malakula. Population It has a population of 36,722 (2009 census) - Government of Vanuatu people and an area of 2,779 km2. Its capital is |
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