Every year, the last week of September is recognized as the time for Lutok Koban Alele, which means ”the pouring out of all the products, stories, knowledge of Alele (museum). The last Friday of September is a national holiday called “Manit Day” (culture day) and during this day and into the next, traditional competitions are held, such as coconut husking, weaving baskets, various types of races, canoe sail races and canoe paddle races, along with traditional dancing. The photos below illustrate some of the activities on “Manit Day 2015”.
taking a breath
weaving coconut frond
more Joy under the sun
Coconut unshelling contest – with a tool named “droon”
Returning from the race
Lutok Koban – Returning from the race
weaving coconut frond
Women’s getting ready to race
Lutok Koban Alele – 2015
Canoes of the Marshall Islands are racing
Returning from the race
Women’s rowing contest
Pull!
weaving coconut frond
Canoes of the Marshall Islands on Delap beach
weaving coconut frond
Coconut unshelling contest – or strength
Crowd at the Lutok Koban Alele
Ready? go!
Lutok Koban Alele 2015 Event
weaving coconut frond
opposite side too
Canoes of the Marshall Islands
Lulu and Mabel are racing
Photos courtesy Carol Curtis
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