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Chrisnrita Aumanu Leong
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Solomon Islands shell money is the price some grooms still pay for love. But first they have to find the traditional currency
By Chrisnrita Aumanu Leong| ABC News (Australia) Verified Strings of seashells, coils of red feathers and dolphin teeth are traditional currencies that are used to say "I love you" in parts of Solomon Islands. The shells play a significant role in traditional bride price ceremonies, which are used to mark when a woman leaves her family to settle with her husband. But for Australian-based Solomon Islander Terry Wong, tracking down the shell money for his bride-to-be — my sister Azalea — was no easy feat.
Solomon Islands politician 'extremely disappointed' Australia ignored warnings of China military deal
By Chrisnrita Aumanu Leong, Prianka Srinivasan Verified| Pacific Beat@ By Chrisnrita Aumanu-Leong in Honiara Solomon Islands' Opposition Leader claims he warned Australian officials last year that China was negotiating a military pact which could see a base established on the strategically located Pacific nation. News of the draft agreement is causing growing concern across the region and one analyst is warning Beijing could soon also gain a foothold in Papua New Guinea.
Solomon Islands shell money is the price some grooms still pay for love. But first they have to find the traditional currency
By Chrisnrita Aumanu Leong| ABC News (Australia) Verified Strings of seashells, coils of red feathers and dolphin teeth are traditional currencies that are used to say "I love you" in parts of Solomon Islands. The shells play a significant role in traditional bride price ceremonies, which are used to mark when a woman leaves her family to settle with her husband. But for Australian-based Solomon Islander Terry Wong, tracking down the shell money for his bride-to-be — my sister Azalea — was no easy feat.
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