GROUP 2:

ANDOC
BATANCILIA
BANQUIRIGO
CANOY
PARIÑAS
AUSTRALIA
CAPITAL CITY: CANBERRA
POPULATION:: APPROXIMATELY 25 MILLION PEOPLE

TYPE OF GOVERNANCE: PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY AND CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH (AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH DIALECT)
OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE:
EMBRACE THE AUSTRALIAN LOVE FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES,
SUCH AS SURFING, HIKING, CAMPING, AND BARBECUING
(KNOWN LOCALLY AS A "BARBIE"). TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE
COUNTRY'S STUNNING NATURAL LANDSCAPES, FROM BEACHES
AND RAINFORESTS TO DESERTS AND THE OUTBACK

SPORTING CULTURE:
EXPERIENCE THE PASSION FOR SPORTS IN AUSTRALIA, WITH
POPULAR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING AUSTRALIAN RULES
FOOTBALL, CRICKET, RUGBY, TENNIS, AND SURFING. ATTEND
A LIVE SPORTING EVENT OR JOIN LOCALS IN CHEERING FOR
THEIR FAVORITE TEAMS
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LUCK AND SUPERSTITION

SOME AUSTRALIANS MAY HOLD BELIEFS IN LUCK, FATE, AND SUPERSTITIONS, PARTICULARLY WHEN
IT COMES TO SPORTS, GAMBLING, AND CERTAIN CULTURAL PRACTICES.
CUISINE
SAMPLE AUSTRALIA'S DIVERSE CULINARY SCENE,
INFLUENCED BY INDIGENOUS INGREDIENTS, MULTICULTURAL
FLAVORS, AND A LOVE FOR FRESH PRODUCE. TRY ICONIC
AUSTRALIAN DISHES SUCH AS MEAT PIES, SEAFOOD,
BARBECUE, AND VEGEMITE (A SAVORY SPREAD).

KANGAROO AND EMU

THESE ICONIC NATIVE ANIMALS ARE FEATURED ON
THE AUSTRALIAN COAT OF ARMS AND ARE SYMBOLIC
REPRESENTATIONS OF THE COUNTRY'S UNIQUE
WILDLIFE.
TONGA
CAPITAL CITY: NUKU'ALOFA

POPULATION: APPROXIMATELY 105,000 PEOPLE

TYPE OF GOVERNANCE: CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY WITH A PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM –

LANGUAGE: TONGAN AND ENGLISH (OFFICIAL LANGUAGES)
RESPECT FOR TRADITION
TONGA HAS A RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE, AND
TRADITIONS PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN DAILY LIFE.
VISITORS SHOULD RESPECT LOCAL CUSTOMS, SUCH AS
REMOVING HATS WHEN ENTERING HOMES AND
CHURCHES, AND OBSERVING TRADITIONAL
CEREMONIES AND RITUALS

ROYAL FAMILY
The Tongan monarchy holds a revered position in society, and
respect for the royal family is paramount. Travelers should be
mindful of protocols when discussing or interacting with
members of the royal family and their residences. Respect for
Elders: Tongan culture places a strong emphasis on respecting
elders and authority figures. Younger individuals are expected
to show deference and obedience to their elders in both family
and community settings. Hospitality: Hospitality
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KAVA CEREMONY
KAVA, A TRADITIONAL DRINK MADE FROM
THE ROOTS OF THE KAVA PLANT, HOLDS
CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE IN TONGAN
SOCIETY. PARTICIPATING IN A KAVA
CEREMONY, WHERE THE DRINK IS SHARED AS
A SIGN OF FRIENDSHIP AND HOSPITALITY,
PROVIDES INSIGHT INTO TONGAN CUSTOMS
AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS.
TAPU (TABOO):
THE CONCEPT OF TAPU, OR TABOO, IS IMPORTANT IN TONGAN
CULTURE AND GOVERNS BEHAVIOR AND INTERACTIONS. CERTAIN
PLACES, OBJECTS, AND ACTIONS MAY BE CONSIDERED TAPU AND
REQUIRE RESPECT AND CAUTION FROM VISITORS TO AVOID CAUSING
OFFENSE OR DISRESPECT.
*FISHING GROUNDS
*SACRED SITES
*ROYAL REGALIA
*SACRED TREES AND PLANTS
*ANCESTRAL PARKS
*CEREMONIAL OBJECTS
*TRADITIONAL CANOE
*WHALE BONES
*ROYAL TOMBS
OTUHAKA
(DANCE AND MUSIC):TONGAN DANCE AND MUSIC ARE VIBRANT EXPRESSIONS OF CULTURAL IDENTITY,
FEATURING TRADITIONAL DRUMMING, SINGING, AND RHYTHMIC MOVEMENTS. ATTENDING A CULTURAL
PERFORMANCE OR 'OTUHAKA SHOWCASE ALLOWS TRAVELERS TO EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY AND ARTISTRY OF
TONGAN DANCE AND MUSIC FIRSTHAND.
KIRIBATI
CAPITAL CITY OF KIRIBATI IS SOUTH TARAWA
.
IT HAS A POPULATION OF OVER 119,000 AS OF THE 2020 CENSUS,
WITH MORE THAN HALF LIVING ON TARAWA ATOLL.

THE TYPE OF GOVERNANCE IN KIRIBATI IS A PRESIDENTIAL REPUBLIC.

THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE SPOKEN IN KIRIBATI IS ENGLISH AND
GILBERTESE

SOCIAL BELIEFS AND CUSTOMS

KIRIBATI HAS A RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE THAT IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN
ITS SOCIAL BELIEFS AND CUSTOMS. RESPECT FOR ELDERS AND
COMMUNITY LEADERS IS HIGHLY VALUED
RELIGIONS AND FESTIVALS
THE MAJORITY OF THE POPULATION IN KIRIBATI IS
CHRISTIAN, AND RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS ARE AN
IMPORTANT PART OF THEIR CULTURAL LIFE.

MUSIC AND DANCE

TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE PLAY A SIGNIFICANT
ROLE IN KIRIBATI CULTURE. THE 'TE BINO' IS A WELL-
KNOWN TRADITIONAL DANCE.
LITERATURE AND ARTS:
STORYTELLING, MYTHS, AND LEGENDS ARE A VITAL PART
OF KIRIBATI'S ORAL LITERATURE. THEIR ARTS INCLUDE
HANDICRAFTS MADE FROM LOCAL MATERIALS LIKE
PANDANUS LEAVES AND SEASHELLS

CUISINE
SEAFOOD FORMS A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THE KIRIBATI
DIET, AND COCONUT IS USED EXTENSIVELY IN THEIR
DISHES.
TUVALU
CAPITAL CITY IS FUNAFUTI,
SPECIFICALLY, THE GOVERNMENT OFFICES ARE AT VAIAKU, FONGAFALE ISLET, OF
FUNAFUTI ATOLL. AS OF 2024, THE ESTIMATED POPULATION IS 10,600

THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT IS A CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY WITH ONE

LEGISLATIVE HOUSE, THE PARLIAMENT

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES ARE TUVALUAN AND ENGLISH

RELIGIOUS BELIEFS .
TUVALU IS PREDOMINANTLY PROTESTANT WITH A
CONGREGATIONALIST FLAVOR. THE TUVALU CHRISTIAN
CHURCH GIVES EQUAL PROMINENCE TO JESUS

COMMUNITY LIFE
THE COMMUNITY LIFE IN TUVALU IS STRONG, WITH THE
ISLANDERS LIVING IN CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITIES. RESPECT
FOR ELDERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS IS HIGHLY VALUED.

MUSIC AND DANCE

TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE, KNOWN AS "FATELE",
ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF TUVALUAN CELEBRATIONS AND
COMMUNITY EVENTS
 CRAFTS
TUVALUANS ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR SKILLS IN
PLAITING PANDANUS LEAVES TO CREATE MATS,
BASKETS, AND OTHER ITEMS

CUISINE
THE TRADITIONAL FOODS OF TUVALU INCLUDE
PULAKA, BANANAS, BREADFRUIT, AND
COCONUT, WITH SEAFOOD BEING A MAJOR
PART OF THEIR DIET.
NAURU
THE CAPITAL CITY OF NAURU IS YAREN
THE POPULATION OF NAURU IS APPROXIMATELY 12,100 PEOPLE AS OF 2024. - NAURU IS A REPUBLIC WITH A
PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE

THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF NAURU IS NAURUAN, ALTHOUGH ENGLISH IS WIDELY SPOKEN AND USED FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES
HOSPITALITY
NAURUANS ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR WARM AND WELCOMING HOSPITALITY TOWARDS VISITORS. IT IS
CUSTOMARY TO GREET AND SHOW RESPECT TO THE ELDERS.

TRADITIONAL DANCE AND MUSIC

TRADITIONAL DANCE AND MUSIC PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN NAURUAN CULTURE. THE "BIIBOO" DANCE
AND THE USE OF TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS LIKE THE "TENOR" ARE SIGNIFICANT CULTURAL
EXPRESSIONS.

ORAL TRADITION
NAURU HAS A RICH ORAL TRADITION, WITH STORYTELLING BEING AN IMPORTANT MEANS OF PASSING DOWN
HISTORY, LEGENDS, AND CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE FROM ONE GENERATION TO ANOTHER
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS
NAURUANS ARE SKILLED IN TRADITIONAL CRAFTS SUCH AS WEAVING, PARTICULARLY USING PANDANUS LEAVES
TO CREATE MATS, BASKETS, AND OTHER ITEMS.

FOOD AND CUISINE

NAURUAN CUISINE IS INFLUENCED BY THE ISLAND'S RESOURCES, WITH SEAFOOD, COCONUTS, AND TROPICAL
FRUITS BEING STAPLES. TRADITIONAL DISHES INCLUDE COCONUT CRAB, FISH, TARO, AND BREADFRUIT.
MICRONESIA
THE CAPITAL CITY OF MICRONESIA IS PALIKIR
THE POPULATION OF MICRONESIA IS DIVIDED INTO FOUR STATES: YAP, CHUUK, POHNPEI, AND KOSRAE.
MICRONESIA HAS A UNIQUE FORM OF GOVERNANCE WHERE EACH STATE HAS ITS GOVERNMENT

THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF MICRONESIA IS ENGLISH, ALTHOUGH LOCAL LANGUAGES ARE ALSO SPOKEN.
TRADITIONAL NAVIGATION
MICRONESIANS HAVE A RICH TRADITION OF NAVIGATION USING STARS, CURRENTS, AND OTHER NATURAL
SIGNS. TRADITIONAL NAVIGATION TECHNIQUES ARE STILL PRACTICED AND CELEBRATED TODAY.

CHERISHED TRADITIONS
MICRONESIAN CULTURE PLACES GREAT IMPORTANCE ON TRADITIONAL CUSTOMS AND RITUALS, SUCH AS THE
SAKAU CEREMONY, WHICH INVOLVES THE PREPARATION AND CONSUMPTION OF A TRADITIONAL DRINK MADE
FROM THE SAKAU PLANT.

RESPECT FOR ELDERS

RESPECT FOR ELDERS IS A FUNDAMENTAL VALUE IN MICRONESIAN CULTURE. IT IS IMPORTANT TO SHOW
RESPECT AND DEFERENCE TO OLDER INDIVIDUALS IN SOCIAL INTERACTIONS.
STRONG COMMUNITY TIES
MICRONESIANS HAVE A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND PLACE GREAT IMPORTANCE ON SOCIAL
CONNECTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS. COMMUNITY EVENTS AND GATHERINGS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF
MICRONESIAN CULTURE.

ART AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

MICRONESIANS ARE SKILLED ARTISANS, KNOWN FOR THEIR INTRICATE WOODCARVINGS, WEAVING, AND
TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFTS. THESE CRAFTS OFTEN REFLECT THE NATURAL BEAUTY AND RESOURCES OF THE
ISLANDS
PALAU
THE CAPITAL CITY OF PALAU IS NGERULMUD

POPULATION: AS OF THE LATEST ESTIMATES, THE POPULATION OF PALAU IS AROUND 18,000 PEOPLE.

PALAU IS KNOWN FOR ITS SMALL POPULATION AND PRISTINE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. - TYPE OF
GOVERNANCE: PALAU IS A PRESIDENTIAL REPUBLIC

THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGES OF PALAU ARE PALAUAN AND ENGLISH.

BAI
THE COMMUNITY MEETINGHOUSE, KNOWN AS
"BAI," HOLDS GREAT CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE IN
PALAU. IT IS THE CENTER OF POLITICAL, SOCIAL,
AND ARTISTIC LIFE, AND ITS GABLED STRUCTURE IS
AN IMPORTANT CULTURAL SYMBOL

TRADITIONAL ARTS AND CRAFTS

PALAUANS HAVE A RICH TRADITION OF ARTS AND
CRAFTS, INCLUDING WOODCARVING, WEAVING,
AND POTTERY. THESE TRADITIONAL CRAFTS OFTEN
FEATURE INTRICATE DESIGNS AND PATTERNS.

RESPECT FOR NATURE

PALAUANS HAVE A DEEP RESPECT FOR THEIR
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND PRACTICE
SUSTAINABLE LIVING. THE COUNTRY IS KNOWN
FOR ITS EFFORTS IN MARINE CONSERVATION AND
PRESERVING ITS PRISTINE ECOSYSTEMS.
STORYTELLING AND ORAL TRADITION:
PALAUAN CULTURE PLACES GREAT IMPORTANCE ON STORYTELLING AND ORAL TRADITION. LEGENDS, MYTHS,
AND HISTORICAL ACCOUNTS ARE PASSED DOWN THROUGH GENERATIONS THROUGH STORYTELLING.

CUSTOMS AND ETIQUETTE

PALAUANS VALUE RESPECT, HUMILITY, AND HOSPITALITY

THANK YOU FOR YOUR
ATTENTION!