Oshen Turangu Link

: The ground produces food and water. 3. Cultural Context for Study

The title "Turangu" refers to a state of being "poor" or "unfortunate". Oshen Turangu

: Modern corrugated iron roofing (kapa) is replacing traditional thatch (morota). "Bus emi olsem mama ya" : The forest is like our mother. : The ground produces food and water

References to tambaran (ancestral spirits) and kundu (drums) signify the fading of deep-rooted spiritual traditions. Oshen Turangu