Wokbung Wantaim

Many Papua New Guineans, like citizens across the globe, view politics through a narrow lens, focusing solely on immediate, tangible outcomes. We cheer for leaders who deliver roads, schools, and jobs, mistakenly believing these are the sole markers of political success. But like an iceberg, the true influence of politics lies beneath the surface, shaping our culture, language, way of life, and even our core identity in ways we often fail to recognize. Let me tell you about a fascinating experiment conducted on a grasshopper that sheds light on this hidden influence. The experiment involved a common grasshopper, known for its impressive jumping ability, typically reaching heights of about one meter. The researchers placed the grasshopper in a transparent container with specific dimensions: 15 centimeters high. This seemingly innocuous container would become the grasshopper's world for the next 24 hours. At first, the grasshopper hopped freely within the container, attempting its us...

The beat of the Kundu drums, a rhythm so strong. Bringing people together, with joy in their hearts, A celebration of life, to share and rejoice. A symbol of peace and joy. The spear, a symbol of defenders and warlords, a tool of the hunters. To protect the people, to fight for justice, to hunt and feed. A symbol of strength and responsibility.  The pig tusk, a traditional money and economy, a token of systematic intelligence for sustainability of life. A symbol of pride and a tale of wealth & prosperity. Together they reveal Pasin Morobe All resting on the Kumul blong Morobe, giving it meaning, a mere symbol without substance. A skinny bird, only covered with big colourful features. Too afraid to fly off the branches itself into the strong wind. But with the three, In Anutu We Trust and Prosper. ********** WGuti - 5th February 2023

The tragic story of Boship and Jenelyn... who's lesson? Unfortunately, Boship can't learn from his mistake, he now faces the brunt of the law. So is our belove d sister, Jenelyn, like many before her, sadly they no longer breath. Then who's lesson is it? Definitely, the protest march and all the energy gathered and forged at this time against GBV should not go in vain. There is a saying that goes, "A wise man learns from his own mistake but the wisest learns from other people's mistake" Young people, especially the unmarried. (no offense to the married) Boship's case maybe very extreme but it started somewhat as a usual harmless situation. A boy and girl, flirting and then decided to go the extreme mile on a path that demands mutal commitment of trust and understanding if it was to sustain with love, joy and happiness. The end story tell us otherwise, they were not ready for that commitment. Such examples are not new. I am sure yo...

Individualism has been forced on us whether we realize it on not. Once upon a time every member of our Melanesian communities were very community conscious. Sadly, Not today. Today, many of us think more for our own than for the communal values. Ask the critical questions. Think outside the box. How did we come this way? Was it a plot forced upon us by those who push for the very systems that govern us, the system that educate us, the system that support our physical (health), social well being? Have we already been set in play? To be ruled, rather then to rule ? ~ Warime Guti ~