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Ravannes are tuned by heating over a fire

Ravannes are tuned by heating over a fire

Ravannes are tuned by heating over a fire

Installing the makalapo

Makalapo sound box

Digging a hole for the makalapo sound box

Film of William Jean Louis leading a demonstration of the preparation and uses of medicinal plants. Filmed in Mauritius in July 2017.

Film of Maudea Saminaden demonstrating how to prepare a pain relief compress by oiling and heating an Indian Mulberry leaf (fey torti). Filmed in Mauritius in July 2017.

Film of Maudea Saminaden demonstrating how to prepare a medicinal decoction by boiling lemongrass (sitronel) with sugar and ginger. Filmed in Mauritius in July 2017.

Film of Maudea Saminaden demonstrating how to prepare a a cough mixture made out of the juice of Madagascar Spur Flower (Bom di Perou) mixed with lemon and honey. Filmed in Mauritius in July 2017.

Film of Jean Louis Hervé making a whistle by twisting a coconut frond into a tube, which is held in place with a wooden pin. Blowing into the whistle makes a high-pitched sound. Filmed in Mauritius in July 2017.

Film of Rosemay Mandarin leading a demonstration of how to prepare seraz poul (chicken seraz). Filmed in Mauritius in July 2017.

Film of Richnell Modliar leading a demonstration of how to prepare seraz ourit (octopus seraz). Filmed in Mauritius in July 2017.

Film of Mimose Furcy leading a demonstration of how to prepare toufe pwason (sautéed fish). Filmed in Mauritius in July 2017.

Film of Maudea Saminaden leading a demonstration of how to prepare mouf (coconut banana cake). Filmed in Mauritius in July 2017.

Film of Emelyn Sowamber taking a tour of Chagossian music, instruments, song, and dance. Herville Nanon and Marcel Humbert explain the significance of the makalapo, Marcel Humbert desmonstrates zez, Francis France plays bom, Herville Nanon heats the…