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1: The Pwo Ceremony -
A Master Navigator Initiation Rite in Micronesia (12 min.)
This short documentary features the Pwo ceremony held in June 2006 in Polowat, Micronesia.
2: Lecture on Navigation by Manny Sikau (27 min.)
The lecture was held at National Astronomical Observatory of Japan in July 2007. Manny Sikau lectured on knowledge of Micronesian traditional navigation, especially about Pukof, Etak. Manny also presented the chant for good weather.
Special Thanks :
Dr. Lawrence J. Cunningham
Manny Sikau
Kayoko Kushima
Ward Kranz
People on Polowat and Houk
Director/Cameraman/Editor : Osamu Monden
Producer/Editor : Kyoko Miyazawa
Production and Copyright : Studio UMI 2006
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