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a DRENCHED Christmas 🎅🏿, We’re invited to the chiefs party! (Expedition Drenched S1 Ep.85)
20 December 2020 · 21 min · 28K views · Toga village
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Sylphia celebrates Christmas in the Solomon Islands, anchoring at Toga village in the Sandfly Passage after spending 15 days in Tokyo Bay due to engine repairs.2:33 The crew participates in local festivities, including church services and a communal feast involving five neighboring villages.16:55 The village feast features traditional preparation methods where food, including rice, sweet potato, and bonito, is laid out on leaves on the ground for approximately 500 people.16:19 The crew also conducts a Secret Santa gift exchange on board, crafting presents from available materials such as egg cartons, wood, and fabric.8:54 The experience highlights the cultural differences in holiday celebrations between Europe and the Solomon Islands, emphasizing community, gratitude, and shared meals.5:43
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