Children learn to sing and dance from a young age, and are encouraged to perform publicly. Tradition is also reflected in art. In the pandanus leaf mats, ranging from sturdy floor mats to the finest of soft mats to wrap a new-born baby. It is in the decorative bark cloth, ngatu, that the women prepare for ceremonial occasions. It's not unusual to hear the tap, tap, tapping as the women beat the mulberry bark into huge cloths ready for decorating with natural ochres in traditional designs.
Art is also in the baskets the women weave into all shapes and sizes.
Men's art is found in the carved wood, bone and whale's teeth, many of which tell fascinating stories to those willing to listen.