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One
of the intentions of Cultural Mapping is the identification
of Traditional Knowledge and Expressions of Culture on the
verge of extinction. After the identification by the cultural
mapping officers, the institute attempts to conduct revival
workshops to ensure that unique knowledge and skills is revived
and transmitted.
Consequently, a workshop
on the revival and making of pottery and traditional knowledge
was organized and hosted by the Institute at the village of
Qelekuro (literally ‘pottery soil’). Women participated
in pottery making while men held discussions with Sekove Bigitibau
(Senior Research Officer) on duties and responsibilities of
men in safeguarding natural resources and intangible cultural
heritage.
The participants were
from Qelekuro village. Around 35 participants enlisted for
the three day workshop which was from the 24th – 26th
of February 2010.
Mr Pita Dobui from the Ministry of Forestry explained the
significance of the Dakua tree (Fiji Kauri) and by the end
of the workshop, Dakua trees were planted around the village
for its resin is used to glaze pottery thereby enhancing appearance.
More news on Qelekuro
workshop in this link IKAU-
Qelekuro
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POTTERY REVIVAL WORKSHOP 
