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What are some foods that grow naturally in the Pacific Islands
The foods that grow naturally are Taro, breadfruit, bananas, coconuts, and yams are common vegetables in the Pacific islands.
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What is an umu or lovo used for?
Umu and Lovo are the same as Hangi. They cook the food underground. They wrap it up and ground and put hot stones in to cook the food.
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What is your favourite food from your own culture?
One of my favourite foods is fried chicken from my culture because it is just such a good taste.
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How do people share meals in Pacific communities?
They all come together Whether it’s a wedding, a funeral, or a village festival, people come together to prepare large meals.
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What is palusami or kokoda made from?
Kokoda is made of a dish of raw fish marinated in lime juice and coconut cream.
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Why do people cook lots of food at big events?
They cook lots of food for everyone to come together. Cooking is often done by the whole community, and There is always enough for everyone, even unexpected guests!
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What is something new you learned about Pacific Island food?
I learned different vegetables that I have never heard of before and I have never seen before, such as Taro, breadfruit, bananas, coconuts, and yams.
8.How do festivals help people enjoy food together?
They all come together and try lots of different foods that people have spent their own time to cook.
9.What happens when people eat less traditional food?
That won’t know what it will taste like and if they did try it they will know if they like it or not.
10.Would you like to try food from the Pacific Islands? Why or why not?
I would like to know what those different foods taste like so then if I do like it then next time I see it I will know that it will taste good but if I don’t try it then I will never know if I would like it or not.
