Papua: Coconut Trees That Bear Jerry Cans - Video Documentary On Malind Tribe And Alcohol Made From Coconuts

Papua: Coconut Trees That Bear Jerry Cans - Video Documentary On Malind Tribe And Alcohol Made From Coconuts   The Malind tribe in Merauke is proud of its ecological traditions - each clan in the tribe is responsible for protecting a natural element. The Moiwend clan is responsible for the coconut trees and fruit. However, in recent times Malind youth have started using coconuts to make alcohol. The home-made drinks – which are much cheaper to buy than beer and spirits - have added to the...

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