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  11. "sun Brings All Things": Sun And Moon Lore As Biocultural Knowledge On Aneityum Island, Vanuatu

"Sun brings all things": Sun and moon lore as biocultural knowledge on Aneityum island, Vanuatu

K David Harrison1,2, Neal Kelso3, Dominik M Ramík4

  • 1UNESCO Chair in Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity, VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Plos One
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Sun and Moon lore in Vanuatu informs sustainable living and biodiversity conservation. This Indigenous knowledge, passed orally, guides daily activities and environmental responses but risks being lost due to globalization.

Area of Science:

  • Ethnography
  • Cultural Anthropology
  • Indigenous Knowledge Systems

Background:

  • Traditional Pacific narratives highlight the Sun and Moon's origins, animacy, and daily human importance.
  • Vanuatu's Indigenous local knowledge systems explain Sun and Moon interactions with humans and plants for sustainable lifeways.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore Aneityum Island residents' perceptions and narratives of Sun and Moon interactions with flora and fauna.
  • To examine the Sun and Moon's influence on Aneityumese daily life domains: agriculture, architecture, fishing, health, navigation, time-reckoning, and rituals.

Main Methods:

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  • This knowledge explains natural phenomena and informs strategies for impact response.

Conclusions:

  • Sun and Moon lore is a vital biocultural tool for sustainable living and resilience on Aneityum.
  • Globalization threatens the continuity of this knowledge, necessitating documentation and revitalization efforts.
  • Collaborative efforts are underway to preserve this heritage for future generations.