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Ongka is an endearing tribal leader of the Kawelka tribe in Papua New Guinea who spent five years amassing 600 pigs and other valuables that he plans to give away in a large ceremonial feast called a moka. In the Kawelka culture, status comes from generosity and gift-giving rather than acquiring wealth. Ongka hopes this "big moka" will increase his influence over rivals and allow his tribe to gain a form of immortality in a changing world. However, preparations for the moka are threatened by accusations of

Author

Aaron Kaplan

Language

EN