A Sun House is an open-sided, leaf-roofed, raised building where adat (customs and culture) are passed on from the older to the younger men. This Kemtuik clan just built a new one, and we were invited to the installation of their new chief. It was made complicated by the recently deceased chief having three wives and thus three eldest sons. The other clan chiefs gave advice and swore them all in, the head chief to be chosen at a later point.
After the ceremony, the food arrives from various kitchens across the village.
People gather in groups around a bowl of papeda and side dishes.
Two of the new chiefs are either side of Phil.
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