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David Attenborough discusses his journey through the South West Pacific in search of vanishing south sea rituals and customs.

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Canoes and Coconut Crabs—Series 1

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    Duration: 2:06
  • John Frum's Radio—Series 1, Cargo Cult

    Duration: 2:32
  • Tu'i Malila—Series 1, Canoes and Coconut Crabs

    Duration: 1:22
  • Fijian Javelin Throwing—Series 1, The Firewalkers of Fiji

    Duration: 1:40
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  • Photographs and correspondence—Series 1, Canoes and Coconut Crabs

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