Sunday, December 12, 2010

Island of Anuta


This small island is part of the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific. The Polynesian island of Aunta is known as one of the most remote islands in the world. The culture of Anuta is based on the philosophy of looking after the welfare of everyone on the island. After men go out fishing, they divide the fish up to distribute evening amongst the families. Everyone cares about everyone else and they all want to meet the needs of the clan.

There are approximately 200 people that live in a .143 square mile radius. The main source of food for the people of Anuta is agriculture and fishing. The majority of the island is used used for farming to cultivate many vegetables.

There is a chief on the island of Anuta that makes the decision for all of the inhabitants. Allthough they are all Christians, the people of Anuta still hold certain beliefs that are different from the mainstream. Such as, they believe that no head should be taller than the chiefs, so people crawl on the hands and knees when greeting him so that they don’t break this rule.