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Humble hermit crabs are Kwaj evening entertainment

By: Vanessa Wamsley December 30, 2019December 30, 2019

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Every Kwaj evening, a surprisingly comical show begins at sunset, when the beach suddenly begins to move.

Day 511: Marshallese weaving and Christmas trees

By: Vanessa Wamsley December 25, 2019December 25, 2019

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Among the treasures on our Christmas tree this year are hand woven flowers, stars, angels, turtles and tuna fish, deceptively simple with all their Christmas charm. Their basic silhouettes reflect a deep Marshallese weaving tradition that is still celebrated and passed to a new generation of women.