Pauline Ayuk and Tokamit Loko - Oral History interview recorded on 02 April 2017 at Lakurumau, New Ireland Province

Description:

Mrs Ayuk relates her experiences of both the first and the second second World War. At the time of the first war, she was newly married. It was at time that she witnessed Japanese invasion of Lakurumau. She tells of an experience where (she believed) her father's traditional protection kept her and her family from being harmed by the Japanese. Her father communicated with their ancestral spirits. She lived on to witness the second war. So while Other villagers hid in the bushes, Pauline and her family remained in the village unharmed. ...

Display date:

2017

Location:

Papua New Guinea

Format:

Sound/Interview, lecture, talk

Collections:

Deakin University Library

Contributors:

Simeon, Lalen

Publisher:

Deakin University

Content partner:

Deakin University Library

Availability:

Online