Explanation writing about Tuvalu! (Task 3)

 This is my task 3 for Tuvalu Language week! This task was that I had to pick from either a Persuasive,Explanation,Narrative or Recount about Tuvalu. I choose a Explanation writing because I think that I have grown some interest to this writing topic.Anyways I hope that you learn something about the culture and more importantly STAY SAFE!

Did you know that Tuvalu is the least visited country ever? Well If not then you have just learned a new fact. Or even a new country. This week is Tuvalu Language Week! So I am here to explain the country Tuvalu, Their culture/tradition, the country flag and I couldn't resist doing the food there that happens on their land. 

As I mentioned before Tuvalu is the world least visited country. It is a small country in Oceania. It has 9 island which include Funafuti,Vaitupu,Nukulaelae,Niutao,Nanumea,Naumanga, Nukufetau and Niulakita. Funafuti is the capital of this country. It is midway between Australia and Hawaii. It is said that the first settlers were from Samoa and probably arrived in the 14th century. Then further later in the 16th century, they discovered the islands. It is also apparently one of the safest places in the world. The currency they use is the Tuvaluan dollar and Australian dollar.

Up next is their Culture and Traditions. Tuvalu's culture is a HUGE part of their life! Considering that Tuvalu has mostly Polynesian people, a lot of their culture or tradition are the same as yours possibly. The women that live there don't wear normal clothes like us. They have a traditional dress, which is made up of hand-dyed pandanus leaf strips. What they use to decorate it is traditional patterns and colours. When feasts are happening, they usually do some traditional dances and music. All of this is held in a Maneapa's. Which is also known as a meeting house. Each Maneapa is unique, another big thing is that Christianity has a strong influence on the islands. Like some pacific countries, Sundays are a day of rest and church attendance. People who are visitors are asked to be discreet in their choice of activities. The female visitors are also asked to dress modestly in towns and villages. Their national celebration is Independence Day, which is on 1 October starting in 1978.

Another huge part of Tuvalu is of course the flag. Tuvalu's flag is quite similar to some other flags. What makes it similar is that it has the Union Jack. The Union Jack is a symbol of the link between Britain and other Commonwealth members. There are approximately 54 members of the commonwealth. Also on the flag is 9 stars. Those 9 stars represent the 9 islands that combined the country itself. 

Last but not least their FOOD! There is one national food that the people in Tuvalu eat. That is Pulaka. Pulaka is swamp taro. Now I know it sounds weird, but hear me out. It is Taro, just that has a bigger leaf and larger coarser roots. Some other foods include Cooked Banana or normal, Breadfruit and Coconut. They also eat fish, which did I mention they get from THEIR LAGOON! Just to name one seafood they eat is Coconut Crabs. Let's not forget PORK! 

So there you have it. I have explained 4 main and big things about Tuvalu. What are your thoughts on it? Overall Tuvalu is a great place whether you're going there to see their lovely culture and tradition. Or even just their delicious food. I mean just by writing this, I hope that I can visit Tuvalu in the nearby future. Anyway, I hope that you learned something about Tuvalu and HAPPY TUVALU LANGUAGE WEEK!

r.Here is a picture of a Pulaka Pit.