Te Umanibong, Local museum in Bikenibeu, Kiribati.
Te Umanibong houses collections of traditional artifacts, prehistoric objects, and contemporary works that showcase the cultural heritage of the Kiribati islands.
The museum emerged from the Tungavalu Society established in 1973, leading to the construction of its current building in 1991 with funding from New Zealand.
The facility includes a traditional mwaneaba meeting house and exhibits focused on material culture, including pandanus basketry and dance costume collections.
The museum maintains a reference library containing over 100 books, numerous photographs, and audio recordings of traditional songs and stories.
The museum grounds feature a specialized botanical garden dedicated to native medicinal plants, contributing to the preservation of indigenous knowledge.
Address: Gilbert Islands, Kiribati Bikenibeu Bikenibeu
Opening Hours: Montag 09:00-00:30; Dienstag 09:15-00:30; Mittwoch-Freitag 09:00-00:30
Website: https://internalaffairs.gov.ki/cmd
GPS coordinates: 1.36650,173.12142
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:54
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