Melanesian Arts and Cultural Festival, S.I. Source: Beth Montgomery |
Celebrating literature from the Pacific Islands. Introducing world stories with mana. Reviewing stories related to all things "island", including village life, colonialism, sea-faring, myths and legends.
About Me
- Beth Montgomery
- Victoria, Australia
- I am an author of Young Adult Fiction books. I worked as a teacher in the Pacific Islands for seven years. Whilst in the Solomon Islands I taught PSSC English before the ethnic tension in 2000 forced a change of plans. I love Pacific literature, art and music. You can find me on Facebook at Beth Montgomery Author.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Memories
I spent yesterday cleaning up my office, a never ending task! And here was a photo I found of myself and some PNG warriors, taken at the first Melanesian Arts and Cultural festival hosted in the Solomon Islands in 1998. I just love those feathers, but imagine how many delightful and exotic birds died for such amazing costumes...
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