Walking on the Village Paths: Kanaawoq in Yap and Rarahan in Yami

Huang, Yu-chien (2021-05-18). "Walking on the Village Paths: Kanaawoq in Yap and Rarahan in Yami". Walking on the Village Paths: Kanaawoq in Yap and Rarahan in Yami (PDF). pp. 303–336. doi:10.22459/APJ.2021.11.

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Abstract: Document concerning a scholarly article titled Walking on the village paths Kanaawoq in Yap and rarahan in Yami. The document is a journal article focusing on the geographic regions of Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia and the Yami people of Orchid Island, Taiwan. The time period explicitly discussed includes contemporary and historical contexts relevant to the study of village paths. The article is a comparative ethnographic and cultural survey examining the social and spatial organization of village paths known as kanaawoq in Yap and rarahan in Yami. It addresses subject domains including anthropology, cultural geography, indigenous knowledge systems, and spatial practices. The document analyzes the role of these paths in community life, social relations, and cultural identity within the two island societies. The treatment of Micronesia is affirmative, with detailed attention to Yapese village paths and their cultural significance. The article includes references to local institutions and traditional governance structures that influence path use and maintenance. It also discusses the interaction between physical landscape and cultural practices. The document is structured as a detailed ethnographic report with comparative analysis, incorporating field observations, interviews, and historical accounts. The study situates village paths within broader discussions of indigenous spatiality and cultural heritage in island contexts.

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