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Micronesian basket: Now becoming a relic of the past

Summary by pacificislandtimes.com
Only a handful still traditionally use these native bags. In Yap and Chuuk, people walk around with baskets of various sizes and shapes, filled with betel nuts. In other parts of Chuuk, the basket is used for carrying machetes, food and “rong” (medicine and magic). In Pohnpei, the basket is a symbol of forgiveness.
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pacificislandtimes.com broke the news in on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
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