Rainforest: A Lovesong Overhead the kalbun sings the song of the rainforest. Borrowing birdsong and melodies. Singing a song not its own, a mimic, an ever-changing soundtrack to the scenery below. * The mountain has three names. Dumburrin. Jambreen. Wongelpong. All are Tamborine. The mountain is viewed by some from the north, by some from …
How women brought peace to bougainville Matrilineal and beautiful; women are the traditional leaders of Bougainville. Freda Talao, PNG mainland human rights lawyer and mediator, describes her first-hand account of the role of women played in bringing peace to Bougainville. In the words of Freda Talao, “Women care about people; men care about infrastructure.” “The …
A song that greets me like an old friend,She’s heard me cryShe knows my history,Like a song reminds you of a sweet memory,A time of healingA soundtrack to tragedy,A crossroads in timeA moment of clarity,The sweet sound of musicTo childhood reverieShe wraps me in comfort,And reminds meLife has been good …
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