Micronesian Culture with Ozeky Orphin

[@xavierlamorengman7296]

In my culture on our island, Satawal, the most important to pass on to your kids and other family members are: canoe building, fishing, cooking, farming, navigation, medicine, weather forecasting, respect, self defense, knowing your maternal and paternal relationship, clan lineage, and house building. In fact all of the things mentioned were already included in the school curriculum.

[@christinaigisomar5769]

True, I believe that Satawal Island knows allot more than other Micronesians. Back in years ago, Chief Agharubw was the one who went out with his man to look for and Island to live in. He found Saipan and ask the Spanish who was in Guam which they handle the Guaminians. And Hawaiian, please look it up who was the one who sail to your Island, back in 1990S. I wouldn't talk to a young man about their medicine cultures. Lol. But he did good to find a way to help his business. $$$$$$

[@rjoyzsimor1308]

Omg satawal hi this is your twin from chuuk satowan

[@ryankuor]

@@rjoyzsimor1308 hahahahaha

[@piulahomopher2272]

Did you know,that is my uncle,he played at my step brothers graduation

[@jezzqueenreyes8388]

RAN ANIM OZEKY GREAT INTERVIEW 👍ALL LOVE FROM 671

[@cathymailo9872]

I saw your dad, I was so small maybe around 10 years old, but i usually watched him drinking and enjoying with his keyboard.. @ bou near the water fountain.

[@karleenanthonio64]

Such a unique way to start an interview 💖. Way to go Ozeky! Always been an inspiration to all. Enjoyed the interview!!

[@Culturised]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@charitachipiuo8133]

Thank you ozoki for your present our culture

[@javieralbert6749]

I’m Pohnpei the most important thing is our culture coz that’s our identity … that’s why our kings and queens and followers play a big role

[@ilenephillik8982]

Aloha to you both. I would like to add on to the three things He says are important to us. These are the following Religion, Respect, Peace, Love, languages, dances and musics are important to us. :) These are part of our everyday lives back home. We grew up with these things similar to the Hawaiian Culture. :) And also our local food sea food, bread fruits, bananas, taro. :) And so yes let’s talk more about what is Micronesia. So, Micronesia means small or tiny islands country in the western Pacific Ocean. The name Micronesia was given/ proposed to distinguish the region in 1831 by Jules Dumont. Jules Sébastien César Dumont d'Urville was a French explorer and naval officer who explored the south and western Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica. As a botanist and cartographer, he gave his name to several seaweeds, plants and shrubs, and places such as d'Urville Island in New Zealand. Back to the main topic Micronesia. :) Micronesia is composed of more than 600 plus islands in the Caroline Islands and is divided roughly along cultural and linguistic lines into the states from west to east Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae. 1. Yap State is actually made up of four separate islands: Yap Proper (Marbaaq), Gagil-Tamil, Maap (Yapese: Maap′), and Rumung. The four islands are separated by relatively narrow water features, and the islands are surrounded by a common coral reef. 2. Chuuk State is comprised of the collection of volcanic islands within the Chuuk Lagoon and some 24 outer-island atolls --some 290 islands total. 3. Pohnpei State incorporates Pohnpei Main Island, a large volcanic island with eight atolls totaling 344 square miles, 25 smaller islands with in a barrier reef, and 137 widely scattered coral atolls. Pohnpei is one of the four states of Micronesia and is the capital of Federated States Micronesia. 4. The State of Kosrae includes the main island of Kosrae and a few nearby islands and islets, the most significant of which (Lelu Island) is inhabited by 1,500 people. Mahalo to you both. 🤝❤️🙏

[@alelokaoseumu]

Thanks for sharing! What's interesting to me is how Yap is surrounded by a coral reef and parts of Chuuk is in a lagoon. It certainly looks fascinating from Google maps.

[@makani9894]

Aloha e Ilene! Mahalo Mahalo Mahalo for sharing your knowledge with us! I appreciate you! ..and maybe one day I can have you as a guest!!

[@TheFlyingFish692]

You describe the FSM, the federated states of Micronesian but not the whole of Micronesia which would also include Guam, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru….

[@makani9894]

@@TheFlyingFish692 Aloha Shino! Yes, I will slowly introduce the other islands of Micronesia. There are not a lot of people who know this. I will be having friends and leaders from other islands on soon. If you know of anyone from other islands that would like to be a guest, please let me know!

[@ilenephillik8982]

Thanks Ozeky and Makani. Aloha.

[@Culturised]

Thank you for watching!

[@gh7829]

Great video.

[@MrHIFiveO]

Awesome video! Keep up the great work. Love the content of this channel.

[@donaldsefich]

the legend ozeky

[@jrelechrelech6898]

You should add navigation to that important list. We are recognized well because of that talent we preserve and taught to our kids for many yrs. Who sails around the world using only stars, fish, ocean movent? We are!!!

[@teresaedgar5123]

Uncle Ozeky !!!

[@vinhidai6275]

Just want to share or add to this nice conversation or dialog about Micronesia. Let's not forget that Micronesian are not just the people form the four states of FSM, Micronesia is the WHOLE region of northwest pacific island nations INCLUDING the Marshall Islands, Palau and those islands nation mentioned.

[@raybertmalwerang4082]

Ozeki thank you so much yes I remember when I was little I was really little right now I am 33 years old my name is raybert malwerang I really grown up listening to osaki song thank you so much for everything thanks for letting everybody know us appreciate bless you

[@Culturised]

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[@patricksoni1773]

Yessss uu my man ozeky

[@biggmakkofficial]

Thats my braddah Ozeky!! Great interview!

[@Culturised]

Thank you for watching!

[@charlesrufes9323]

kinisou ozeky for represent our small island

[@rosekuka6063]

das my uncle! much love

[@rikderranshirai253]

Chuukese word for Ohana: "Inepwiinéu", which basically describes as the relationship between a mother and her child and the relationship between siblings. ❤️💯 Aloha and Ran annim to you both.

[@uts4448]

Wow I only seen Ozeky in music videos. First time I see him sitting down and talking. I was introduced to his music when my cousins made me a myspace back in 2004 and my first myspace profile song was "ifa itom" by Ozeky lol. waiooooo

[@Culturised]

Thank you for watching

[@fileminokilicho3159]

That's the Chuukese adaptation of Jowena (Sweet Hawaiian Girl). Ozeky, you should collaborate with FIJI...lol. That would be awesome as hell.

[@jboyherry7681]

Ozeky rep the 4star Microz 🖤 respect 🖤

[@turnitdown9861]

Much love and respect to you guys 2🤝🤙🏽☺️

[@bemmairu1844]

Much respect ❤️✊

[@agesolo6914]

Solid video and interview. Greetings from Houston TX to all nesian out there keeping it positive 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@Culturised]

Appreciate that

[@tavioka6243]

Men roles in Society is pretty simple. Fish, farm & give the women & her family kids. Women on the other hand play a more important part. They pass on the clan name, land & house. They are peace keepers & decision makers. A chief cannot make any decision without a female relative. There is a saying we go by “you are not a man if u do not have a sister”

[@skerhnekia5762]

Awesome

[@jaychokiasinto5478]

👍👍👍

[@rehouk3649]

chuukese word for family is " INEPWIINEU" I think...lol

[@triadjoker96942]

Humble ozeky!

[@cathymailo9872]

yay!! my cousin here Ozeky.

[@Culturised]

Thank you for watching

[@jaykthakid]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MrSicc274]

Maori watching. Cool show

[@Culturised]

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[@Sirinxmanga]

Mahalo nui oe for uploaded these. I look forward to these videos! Made my day 🌺🙏🏽.

[@Culturised]

Thank you for watching!

[@WillisonYarofaitir]

Actually the original betelnut chewers in Micronesia are the Yapese main Island.

[@vonoiteuo]

One best quote i keep from ozeky till this day says " ISLAND BEAUTY BREAK MY BODY"🤙TONG NGONUK PWI

[@jinnap1148]

Basically Ozeky don't sleep... He is the man...

[@xavierlamorengman7296]

Our cultures are so unique but there are some things that we have in common. I think maybe because we are ocean people especially the Pacific Islanders. We were born with the ocean and breathe it.

[@sillau9]

Whether Polynesian,Micronesian or Melanesian..Nesian pride to all our cousins of the Pacific Oceania

[@leilanicoleman9327]

❤️ 🙏👍

[@Aquayootoo]

Enjoyed learning more about our Chuukese cousins. Mahalo ʻoukou

[@Culturised]

Thank you for watching!

[@urbnctrl]

I am west melanesian from Maluku *Molo Uku* was wondering what Mahalo Oukou means? Mahalo I know but Oukou?

[@mruruman1]

Fun fact: the dresses and skirts were introduced to Micronesia by the first Hawaiian missionary to our region. Enjoyed watching this interview.

[@Culturised]

Thank you for watching!

[@sapurorayphand7287]

Really? Do you have documentation, I.e. written records, ( personal letters, photos, historical documents, etc., etc.,?

[@SypherAsher]

​@@sapurorayphand7287yes try to do your research

[@jsjoseph3002]

were they native hawaiian or were they caucasian missionaries coming from hawaii?

[@SypherAsher]

Im koarean chamorro and I loved ro called Micronesian

[@jsjoseph3002]

ofcourse you are micronesian brother.

[@JohnSmith-vk4jq]

I remember your first church song " ekan rapwe " " meni ann upwene fiti ewe an chènap : "

[@Culturised]

Thank you for watching

[@riley6740]

I’m upset with the juice from someone who was chewing beetle nut. How do I get out the stain and smell from it? Upholstery. Any one who can help me, I’d be eternally grateful. My neighbor lady chews and I live her and her family. I just don’t like my furniture stained. They are from Yap.

[@jeroraymond4494]

RAN ANIM OZEKY CHUUK MICRONESIA 🇫🇲

[@jaysonsoumwei5595]

I can name all the islands in FSM from my mind

[@ljrayphand7263]

Way to go my pwipwi!

[@Culturised]

Thank you for watching

[@jsjoseph3002]

whish he had mention Late Jesse "Che" Mori. Hes one of the greatest out of chuuk.

[@maxflat5031]

Ekk Mwa Pwipwi.. kopwene fet ren atoputopum. Ukeran pwan sinei pwe pwan en emon sourong hahaha

[@Nepukosweno]

Oh nge met jok” ukeran fen pawn I sineii pwe pwan emon sou safeii atemun

[@devince-johricio3987]

Chamoru/rafaluwasch 🇲🇵🇬🇺

[@Jacksmith-bf2ol]

Such a great guy putting our music on the map 👏 this guy is the equivalent of drake and postmalone Versatile and he never miss a HIT bravo 👏 🙌

[@a.l.o.8032]

I have a question

[@h.n-microconutz0691]

👍👍

[@itachiuzumaki8061]

Just so you know that pwipwi Ozeky is HUGE in chuuk like Michael Jackson status

[@Culturised]

Thank you for watching!

[@halcionix3843]

Shoutout bro! Kinisou! Mahalo, pwan tori Monson

[@Culturised]

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[@roxannecharley2718]

Just to share and add on how FSM or Micronesians are the same and at the same time different... TOP Importance on my part of Micronesia 1. Expressions of Language (RESPECT of Culture-tiahk in Pohnpei & Fwacsin in Kosrae) 2. Family (Everyone are Included and Family comes first. You are never just you...you are part of) and 3. Trade (As Micronesian from Kosrae and from Pohnpei, I am expected to understand my role, know how to act in cultural settings, and appreciate to learn family trades because each family have their own trade ( the canoe builders, the fishermans, the fafa pounders, the weavers, etc.) JFYI ...in Micronesia Pohnpei and Kosrae, the male and elders are the leaders of the family so there are treatment of authority respect . Saying this does not degrade women's importance. However even if the Micronesian women don't VOICE out. The Micronesian women's roles has depth of RESPECT in the family and community! my one cent to Micronesian Culture

[@Culturised]

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[@jayioanis3316]

Me and this guy go to the same high school in guam.

[@JxBOY22]

You should bring a Marshallese Legend on here🤙

[@nwakava9558]

Host: what is the word for Family? Guest: Faminy

[@yonetomson5211]

Pwan Kinisou ngeni kemi

[@jesuithilario7422]

Hi uncle ozeky 😁

[@jesseremalmog2124]

Pwipwi Ozeky, you haven't been to Yap State....there's been a long Orphine drought, come by our corner pwipwi

[@sanphiphillip200]

Kapong ngeni kemi seni Guam

[@Hemy03]

It’ll be cool if you had them Musicians Perform after every Interview

[@Culturised]

Thank you for watching

[@charitachipiuo8133]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏 thank you also gay for you present our culture

[@pr4ys299]

Ozeky looks like the chuukese ice cube

[@bjlippwe9584]

Hello prother ozeky

[@jinnap1148]

Is this serious this guy is asking for all the bad words on tv? 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@MostDangerousMexican]

😂😂😂 this is lit

[@Culturised]

Thank you for watching

[@magellanstravels]

What’s up beetle nut 🌰

[@LittleMeat1256]

this guy is my uncle

[@a.l.o.8032]

Hi

[@mersihdadyer1186]

One person from one State of the FSM is not representative of Micronesia! Each State has its own different culture. Your guest can speak of the Chuukese culture, but his culture is definitely not the same as the others.

[@Culturised]

Thank you for your comment and for taking the time to watch the video.

[@jinnap1148]

Really hard to translate Chuukese to English... For Ex: Fongumw ei pwipwi.. Inemesumw .. 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@jsjoseph3002]

separate feng from um then start from the to find the right words for them. feng to me is attractive. see? not so hard is it?😁

[@jesseremalmog2124]

Only Yap and Palau has its own languages, nuclear languages. Yapese Outer Islands all the way to the RMI speak Trukik, which is the Chuukese language broken into its own unique dialect.

[@santospaul8103]

The Chuukic language branch stops in the mortlocks. Starts in Palau outer Islands.

[@jesseremalmog2124]

@@santospaul8103 So I assume you're from the area and not just a "scholar" or else you can explain why Chuukese language is understood in the Yapese Outer Islands and among the Carolinians...but then you're the expert teaching that in your curriculum so I would have to bow and leave.

[@jesseremalmog2124]

@@santospaul8103 Palau Outer Islands language are based solely on the navigators who got swiped away by storms and landed in the O.I. of Palau. Guam and CNMI Carolinians are a different story, but basically the same language.

[@fuckstevejobs6879]

So you’re telling me Kosraen,Pohnpeian,Marshallese,Ngatikese,Mwokilese,Pingelapese are all Trukik?

[@sproutedcoconut]

​@@fuckstevejobs6879that's interesting for sure. Marshallese and Chuukese don't sound the same to me. (Rimajol here) 😮

[@UngaWilliam]

😂😂

[@pablobrown8745]

no no no no You're wrong about women making decisions. I don't know about other islands or states but not in pohnpei. Come on SMH

[@fuckstevejobs6879]

Lol back then in Pohnpei it was always traditionally the Women who held the most power, ALL Of Micronesia is like this, Pohnpeian women used to give the Pelipel to the men they wanna marry. But nowadays we have forgotten our past

[@amaliapedro4568]

White stuff is the lime stone

[@diannround9463]

Pwipwi ejok pwan menukii ewe inepwinèw