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The is Aitalo Sali, my first cousin. He comes from my family who is know well known for fine "blade" work on the hard wood (we call it mbuan or kwila) carving. This is one of his many fine works. We keep some of our grandfather's carvings which he gives to us the first born grand children. Aitalo is from the only son (my uncle) of the old grand father Sali Tobia (Tami best fine carver). Thank you for taking this photo and having it on the net. Cheers Stephen
From Blog: Sargent Major fish frenzy
Date: 19th May 2010
Bundi Catholic Mission
Yes,I have been their guest in 1986/90 when father weigal was incharge and have met Bruno and had their support to plant cardamom at the Kobum plantations.I have walked from Bundi to Kobum,have flown to Brahmin Mission-great place to be.How to trace father Wiegal,a great person to know. K V S Krishna From Chennai,India
From Blog: The Road to Bundi
Bundi Catholic Mission
Yes,I have been their guest in 1986/90 when father weigal was incharge and have met Bruno and had their support to plant cardamom at the Kobum plantations.I have walked from Bundi to Kobum,have flown to Brahmin Mission-great place to be.How to trace father Wiegal,a great person to know. K V S Krishna From Chennai,India
From Blog: The Road to Bundi
Date: 2nd July 2008
Sargent Major fish frenzy em pawa mi tok!!!!!!!!
From Blog: Sargent Major fish frenzy
Sargent Major fish frenzy em pawa mi tok!!!!!!!!
From Blog: Sargent Major fish frenzy
Date: 14th October 2007
Patriarchal culture
Many years ago (12, to put a figure on it), my then husband, kids and I were stationed outside Mt Hagen and Goroka while working with a missionary-cum-aid organisation. One of our tasks was to organise medical evacuations; women post-partum and in prolonged labour were frequent recipients of our aid. One of the primary causes of their troubles was a tribal structure which allowed the menfolk to deny their women basic food, water and medical assistance when in labour and most vulnerable. Women and infants were expendable, easily replaced and an afterthought to some men. They saw no need for assistance and no connection between the level of maternal care and mortality rates. It seems that the situation has not improved; a hundred or so years of white cultural and religious imperialism have not impacted much on the lives of those most vulnerable. What I report here is the extreme. I have met PNG men both Xtian and of traditional spirituality, educated and not, who treat their families and dependants with care and respect. And I know there is a groundswell of the young educated who are trying to introduce some equality and basic health education. But New Guinean tribal structure seems to support and shield those naturally inclined to be abusive.
From Blog: Be sure to take the test
Patriarchal culture
Many years ago (12, to put a figure on it), my then husband, kids and I were stationed outside Mt Hagen and Goroka while working with a missionary-cum-aid organisation. One of our tasks was to organise medical evacuations; women post-partum and in prolonged labour were frequent recipients of our aid. One of the primary causes of their troubles was a tribal structure which allowed the menfolk to deny their women basic food, water and medical assistance when in labour and most vulnerable. Women and infants were expendable, easily replaced and an afterthought to some men. They saw no need for assistance and no connection between the level of maternal care and mortality rates. It seems that the situation has not improved; a hundred or so years of white cultural and religious imperialism have not impacted much on the lives of those most vulnerable. What I report here is the extreme. I have met PNG men both Xtian and of traditional spirituality, educated and not, who treat their families and dependants with care and respect. And I know there is a groundswell of the young educated who are trying to introduce some equality and basic health education. But New Guinean tribal structure seems to support and shield those naturally inclined to be abusive.
From Blog: Be sure to take the test
Date: 4th March 2006
Finschafen
My wife, daughter & I lived in Finschafen in 1975 & were there for the Independence Celebrations. There was a 21 gun salute while the Nuigini flag was raised & the Australian flag was lowered. Bazookers left in the jungle after WW2 had been renovated. Shells were loaded up with gunpowder with newspaper rammed in on top. As each round was fired charred newspaper floated up. By the end of the show the whole place was shrouded in charred smokey fragments so that nobody could see anybody. Great memory.
From Blog: Sargent Major fish frenzy
Finschafen
My wife, daughter & I lived in Finschafen in 1975 & were there for the Independence Celebrations. There was a 21 gun salute while the Nuigini flag was raised & the Australian flag was lowered. Bazookers left in the jungle after WW2 had been renovated. Shells were loaded up with gunpowder with newspaper rammed in on top. As each round was fired charred newspaper floated up. By the end of the show the whole place was shrouded in charred smokey fragments so that nobody could see anybody. Great memory.
From Blog: Sargent Major fish frenzy
Date: 28th January 2006
Not a Traveller
Thank you for introducing me to the real world of PNG beyond what I might see as a tourist. I travel virtually and appreciate your bringing the people and their culture to me.
From Blog: Upper Sepik River
Not a Traveller
Thank you for introducing me to the real world of PNG beyond what I might see as a tourist. I travel virtually and appreciate your bringing the people and their culture to me.
From Blog: Upper Sepik River
Date: 8th September 2005
Mud Men
I am curious why they wear mud. Can you tell me? http://staticbrain.blogdrive.com
From Blog: Be sure to take the test
Mud Men
I am curious why they wear mud. Can you tell me? http://staticbrain.blogdrive.com
From Blog: Be sure to take the test
Muryl Geary
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Shapira's Photo Studio Winnipeg Manitoba
Hi, Enjoyed your travel blog and was rewarded by info on your grandfather's photo studio in Winnipeg. I have several photos of my aunts and uncles taken at Shapira's. My family lived in the North End and it wouldn't surprise me if my grandfather knew yours. I was recently looking up the Studio name to see if anybody knew if the negatives were in an archive somewhere. I'll check the Manitoba Provincial Archives in Winnipeg. You did a nice short history of your family and the Studio. Thank you from Vancouver. Keep on Travelling!
From Blog: Snakes and Ladders