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Tag: Kiriwina Island

MS Zaandam 2026 Grand Australia and New Zealand. Voyage, Cruises1 Comment

We Are the Bank, Kiriwina

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 Rich McClear

During the Second World War cargo cults developed in Papua New Guinea.  Isolated local tribes saw airplanes arrive with unimaginable goods, some of which trickled down to the locals.  Then they left.  Some leaders preached that if the tribes imitated … Continue reading We Are the Bank, Kiriwina

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