Squiz the World goes to… Papua New Guinea
Leave a reviewEach fortnight, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people. Join Captain Christie Kijurina, on a whirlwind adventure with “Squiz the World” as we dive into the vibrant and diverse world of Papua New Guinea (PNG), Australia’s closest neighbor and a rugby league enthusiast’s paradise. From the bustling rainforests housing 5% of the world’s biodiversity to the cultural mosaic of over 800 languages, PNG is a land of natural wonders and rich traditions. Discover the heroic tales of WWII, explore the educational strides in bilingual classrooms, and get a taste of local customs and cuisines, like the unique Mumu cooking. Strap in for an audio journey to meet the friendly faces of PNG, learn a bit of Tok Pisin, and uncover the treasures of this tropical haven. Whether it’s understanding matrilineal societies or cheering for a potential NRL team, there’s no shortage of stories to spark curiosity and inspire young minds to explore the connections between nations and cultures. For the full episode transcript, click here. Links: A map of Papua New Guinea: https://www.infoplease.com/atlas/pacific-islands/papua-new-guinea-map Pineapple and sweet potato skewers: https://tarasmulticulturaltable.com/kaukau-na-painap-papua-new-guinean-sweet-potato-and-pineapple-skewers/
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|Season: 5 |Episode: 993 |
Full episode description
Episode One: Monday, December 12 – Meet the chart topping frogs; Heartbreak and joy in World Cup finals; catching a puma; and how to own a unicorn.
This is an Episodic show. You can listen to it in any order, but episode one is always a great place to start.
Full Episode description
Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.
Join Captain Christie Kijurina, on a whirlwind adventure with “Squiz the World” as we dive into the vibrant and diverse world of Papua New Guinea (PNG), Australia’s closest neighbor and a rugby league enthusiast’s paradise. From the bustling rainforests housing 5% of the world’s biodiversity to the cultural mosaic of over 800 languages, PNG is a land of natural wonders and rich traditions. Discover the heroic tales of WWII, explore the educational strides in bilingual classrooms, and get a taste of local customs and cuisines, like the unique Mumu cooking. Strap in for an audio journey to meet the friendly faces of PNG, learn a bit of Tok Pisin, and uncover the treasures of this tropical haven. Whether it’s understanding matrilineal societies or cheering for a potential NRL team, there’s no shortage of stories to spark curiosity and inspire young minds to explore the connections between nations and cultures.
For the full episode transcript, click here.
Links:
A map of Papua New Guinea: https://www.infoplease.com/atlas/pacific-islands/papua-new-guinea-map
Pineapple and sweet potato skewers: https://tarasmulticulturaltable.com/kaukau-na-painap-papua-new-guinean-sweet-potato-and-pineapple-skewers/
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