It was part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, governed by the United States, until independence in 1986.
The roro is a kind of traditional chant, usually about ancient legends and performed to give guidance during navigation and strength for mothers in labor.
In it, men and women side-step in parallel lines, creating a very difficult and complex rhythm.
There is a kind of "stick dance" performed by the Jobwa, nowadays only for very special occasions.
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