Question
In this country, Asaro “mudmen,” Huli “wigmen,” and the “skeleton men” of Chimbu province perform at gatherings called sing-sings. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this country home to the Goroka Show, the world’s largest tribal gathering. This linguistically diverse country’s 840 “established” languages include the pidgin Tok Pisin.
ANSWER: Papua New Guinea [or Independent State of Papua New Guinea or Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini or Gau Hedinarai ai Papua Matamata-Guinea]
[10h] Performances at sing-sings aim to preserve the traditions referred to by this word, which names tourist-focused “villages” on Vanuatu. Tok Pisin and Bislama speakers use this word to refer to Melanesian culture and norms.
ANSWER: kastom [accept custom; accept kastom dancing or kastom villages]
[10m] The exchange of this substance at intercultural events is a common way of maintaining kastom in Vanuatu. The consumption of this psychoactive drink in nakamals has inspired namesake bars in the West.
ANSWER: kava [accept kava bars; accept nakava or namalok or namalogu or m’aləh or daerek]
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Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chicago Open | 07/28/2024 | Y | 15 | 16.67 | 93% | 60% | 13% |