Tumbuans from Rabaul: Honoring Sir Michael Somare

In this video, witness the Tumbuans from Matupit in Rabaul, East New Britain, perform a sacred ritual for Sir Michael Somare, fondly known as "ToPalangat". Born in 1936, Sir Michael was deeply connected to the Tolai people, having been initiated into the secret Tumbuan Society as a boy. This video captures the profound traditions and rites of passage performed by the Tumbuans before Sir Michael's burial, reflecting his lifelong bond with the Tolai culture.

[@ribatlawrence2890]

Fitting for The Chief of all tribes in PNG!
REST IN PEACE GCS MTPS_YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A LEGEND IN THIS COUNTRY 🇵🇬🇵🇬

[@malumnalu]

Thank you Ribat.

[@ribatlawrence2890]

@@malumnalu You're welcome elder! Thanks for the video. Those are my uncles and brothers from my home Matupit Island

[@malumnalu]

@@ribatlawrence2890 My pleasure.

[@lakakuk4499]

Wow!

[@malumnalu]

Thank you Laka.

[@user-lg7ml1zr3q]

🇵🇬💯❤🇵🇬🐊👏Truly an honor for seeing all our cultures converse to Remember our Late Great grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare❤

[@malumnalu]

Thank you.