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Polynesian Culture in the Movie Moana
Let’s match a culture description card for each movie scene.
Culture Tip 1
Polynesians used their profound
knowledge of stars, wind patterns, wave
patterns, and marine life to expertly
navigate their voyages across the vast
Pacific Ocean.
knowledge of stars, wind patterns, wave
patterns, and marine life to expertly
navigate their voyages across the vast
Pacific Ocean.
Culture Tip 2
It represents personal identity, social
status, and spiritual beliefs through
unique designs and body placement.
status, and spiritual beliefs through
unique designs and body placement.
Culture Tip 3
They are highly valued and utilized to
their fullest extent as every part, from the
water to the meat, husk, and shell,
serves practical purposes in various
aspects of daily life.
their fullest extent as every part, from the
water to the meat, husk, and shell,
serves practical purposes in various
aspects of daily life.
Culture Tip 4
They include nose flutes, drums,
ukuleles, and guitars, playing a vital role
in their cultural expressions and performances.
ukuleles, and guitars, playing a vital role
in their cultural expressions and performances.