traditional life

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Traditional life of Kiribati

on the island of

Tarawa

 

mats are used in building

 

in enclose the living area

 

family area

 

lots of palms

 

much of the living is in the open

 

woman in the compound

 

what the palms provide for sale

 

or shops for garments

 

children in school uniforms

 

an Atoll is a collection of islands

 

when the tide is out can walk to the next island

 

walk through the water as the tide water returns

 

boat is for when the water gets too deep

 

a dwelling by the sea

 

or on a lagoon

 

boat for fishing or island transport

 

looking for food

 

island vegetation

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