{"id":100,"date":"2025-05-01T01:32:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T01:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rabaulscenictours.org\/?page_id=100"},"modified":"2026-08-21T03:09:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T03:09:15","slug":"our-land","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rabaulscenictours.org\/?page_id=100","title":{"rendered":"Our Land"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"matupit-tour\" aria-label=\"Matupit Village Tour\">\n\n<style>\n  #matupit-tour {\n    --mt-deep-green: #1a3c34;\n    --mt-forest: #2d5a4a;\n    --mt-forest-light: #3d7260;\n    --mt-earth: #6b4c3b;\n    --mt-earth-light: #8a6b55;\n    --mt-sand: #f5f0e8;\n    --mt-cream: #faf7f2;\n    --mt-white: #ffffff;\n    --mt-gold: #c9a227;\n    --mt-gold-light: #e8c96a;\n    --mt-text: #2c2c2c;\n    --mt-text-muted: #5a5a5a;\n    --mt-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(26, 60, 52, 0.12);\n    --mt-shadow-hover: 0 16px 48px rgba(26, 60, 52, 0.18);\n    --mt-radius: 16px;\n    --mt-radius-lg: 24px;\n    --mt-max: 1200px;\n    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.mt-find__image-wrap img {\n      min-height: 280px;\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 640px) {\n    #matupit-tour .mt-section {\n      padding: 56px 0;\n    }\n\n    #matupit-tour .mt-intro {\n      margin-top: -24px;\n    }\n\n    #matupit-tour .mt-hero__scroll {\n      display: none;\n    }\n\n    #matupit-tour .mt-districts {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 420px) {\n    #matupit-tour .mt-districts {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 HERO \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<header class=\"mt-hero\">\n  <div class=\"mt-hero__bg\">\n    <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/rabaulscenictours.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1666011920914-1.jpg\"\n      alt=\"Panoramic view of Matupit Village in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea\"\n      loading=\"eager\"\n      width=\"1920\"\n      height=\"1080\"\n    >\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"mt-hero__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mt-hero__content\">\n    <span class=\"mt-hero__badge\">\n      <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm0 9.5c-1.38 0-2.5-1.12-2.5-2.5s1.12-2.5 2.5-2.5 2.5 1.12 2.5 2.5-1.12 2.5-2.5 2.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n      East New Britain &bull; Papua New Guinea\n    <\/span>\n    <h1>Welcome to Matupit Village<\/h1>\n    <p class=\"mt-hero__subtitle\">Experience the culture, history and traditions of one of East New Britain&#8217;s most iconic villages.<\/p>\n    <a href=\"#mt-intro\" class=\"mt-hero__cue\">\n      Discover Matupit\n      <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"mt-hero__scroll\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n    <span>Scroll<\/span>\n    <div class=\"mt-hero__scroll-line\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 INTRO \/ DISTRICTS \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"mt-container\">\n  <article id=\"mt-intro\" class=\"mt-intro mt-reveal\">\n    <span class=\"mt-section-label\">Our Location<\/span>\n    <h2>Our Location \u2013 Districts of East New Britain<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"mt-intro__lead\">Matupit Village is located in East New Britain Province, which is divided into four key districts. Our village is part of this diverse and vibrant region, rich in history and tradition.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"mt-districts\">\n      <div class=\"mt-district-card\">\n        <div class=\"mt-district-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3>Rabaul District<\/h3>\n        <p>Harbour and volcanic landscapes of northern East New Britain.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"mt-district-card\">\n        <div class=\"mt-district-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14 6l-4.22 5.63 1.25 1.67L14 9.33 19 16h-8.46l-4.12-5.51L1 18h22L14 6z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3>Gazelle District<\/h3>\n        <p>The Gazelle Peninsula and its surrounding coastal communities.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"mt-district-card\">\n        <div class=\"mt-district-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 7V3H2v18h20V7H12zM6 19H4v-2h2v2zm0-4H4v-2h2v2zm0-4H4V9h2v2zm0-4H4V5h2v2zm4 12H8v-2h2v2zm0-4H8v-2h2v2zm0-4H8V9h2v2zm0-4H8V5h2v2zm10 12h-8v-2h2v-2h-2v-2h2v-2h-2V9h8v10z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3>Kokopo District<\/h3>\n        <p>The provincial centre and gateway to East New Britain.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"mt-district-card\">\n        <div class=\"mt-district-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M13.5 5.5c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2s-.9-2-2-2-2 .9-2 2 .9 2 2 2zm-3.5 6.8c-2.23 0-6.73 1.12-6.73 3.34v1.16h13.46v-1.16c0-2.22-4.5-3.34-6.73-3.34z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3>Pomio District<\/h3>\n        <p>Southern East New Britain&#8217;s remote and forested region.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 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src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d31741.028981063435!2d152.2300494167329!3d-4.204038042388018!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6e0e4bb8d68aa9c9%3A0x112a5d6ca1469953!2sRabaul%2C%20Papua%20New%20Guinea!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1687600000000!5m2!1sen!2sus\"\n          title=\"Map of Rabaul District, East New Britain\"\n          loading=\"lazy\"\n          referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"\n          allowfullscreen\n        ><\/iframe>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mt-map-card\">\n        <div class=\"mt-map-card__header\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7z\"\/><\/svg>\n          <h3>Gazelle District<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n        <iframe\n          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src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d31765.329144653976!2d152.7333887718777!3d-4.354064244828987!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6e0e5c685c1d56a1%3A0x2fdd5149c0f1bcb4!2sKokopo%2C%20Papua%20New%20Guinea!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1687600000002!5m2!1sen!2sus\"\n          title=\"Map of Kokopo District, East New Britain\"\n          loading=\"lazy\"\n          referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"\n          allowfullscreen\n        ><\/iframe>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"mt-map-card\">\n        <div class=\"mt-map-card__header\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7z\"\/><\/svg>\n          <h3>Pomio District<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n        <iframe\n          src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d31798.907136674904!2d152.85482310366924!3d-5.226710220482778!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6e0e3ffb94000c69%3A0x57eae4a197d6b657!2sPomio%20District%2C%20East%20New%20Britain%20Province%2C%20Papua%20New%20Guinea!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1687600000003!5m2!1sen!2sus\"\n          title=\"Map of Pomio District, East New Britain\"\n          loading=\"lazy\"\n          referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"\n          allowfullscreen\n        ><\/iframe>\n      <\/article>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 FIND MATUPIT \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"mt-section mt-reveal\" aria-labelledby=\"mt-find-heading\">\n  <div class=\"mt-container\">\n    <article class=\"mt-find\">\n      <span class=\"mt-find__badge\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7z\"\/><\/svg>\n        Matupit Village &bull; East New Britain &bull; Papua New Guinea\n      <\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"mt-find-heading\">Find Matupit Village<\/h2>\n      <p>Use the interactive map below to locate Matupit Village within the Rabaul area of East New Britain Province. The reference image shows the village&#8217;s position in relation to the surrounding region.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"mt-find__grid\">\n        <div class=\"mt-find__map-wrap\">\n          <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d31683.57621126812!2d152.16813967633596!3d-4.318907167051211!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6e0e4aa21eaf6a9b%3A0x4e91e18b854a02af!2sMatupit%2C%20Papua%20New%20Guinea!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1687600000004!5m2!1sen!2sus\"\n            title=\"Map showing the location of Matupit Village, Papua New Guinea\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"\n            allowfullscreen\n          ><\/iframe>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mt-find__image-wrap\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/rabaulscenictours.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/matupit-village-location.jpg\"\n            alt=\"Reference map showing Matupit Village location within the Rabaul region of East New Britain\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            width=\"800\"\n            height=\"600\"\n          >\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 CULTURE \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"mt-section mt-culture mt-reveal\" aria-labelledby=\"mt-culture-heading\">\n  <div class=\"mt-container\">\n    <div class=\"mt-culture__grid\">\n      <div>\n        <span class=\"mt-section-label\">Heritage<\/span>\n        <h2 id=\"mt-culture-heading\">Culture \u2013 The Tumbuan Society<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"mt-culture__panel\">\n          <p>Matupit is known for its deep-rooted cultural practices, especially the Tumbuan Society, which plays a vital role in community life. Tumbuan events are significant cultural gatherings where relatives unite to celebrate and honor tradition.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">Traditional Ceremonies<\/h3>\n        <ol class=\"mt-ceremonies\" role=\"list\">\n          <li class=\"mt-ceremony\">\n            <span class=\"mt-ceremony__num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1<\/span>\n            <span class=\"mt-ceremony__text\">Shell Money Breaking<\/span>\n          <\/li>\n          <li class=\"mt-ceremony\">\n            <span class=\"mt-ceremony__num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/span>\n            <span class=\"mt-ceremony__text\">Initiation of New Members into the Tumbuan Secret Society<\/span>\n          <\/li>\n          <li class=\"mt-ceremony\">\n            <span class=\"mt-ceremony__num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/span>\n            <span class=\"mt-ceremony__text\">Traditional Tumbuan Dancing<\/span>\n          <\/li>\n          <li class=\"mt-ceremony\">\n            <span class=\"mt-ceremony__num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/span>\n            <span class=\"mt-ceremony__text\">Tumbuan Rituals at the Cemetery<\/span>\n          <\/li>\n        <\/ol>\n        <p class=\"mt-culture__note\">These ceremonies are sacred, symbolic, and central to our identity.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 HISTORY \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"mt-section mt-history mt-reveal\" aria-labelledby=\"mt-history-heading\">\n  <div class=\"mt-container\">\n    <span class=\"mt-section-label\">Our Story<\/span>\n    <h2 id=\"mt-history-heading\">Our Land \u2013 Built with Determination<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"mt-timeline\">\n      <article class=\"mt-milestone\">\n        <div class=\"mt-milestone__year\">1800\u20131959<\/div>\n        <p>Matupit Village was originally established on island land between 1800 and 1959.<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n      <article class=\"mt-milestone\">\n        <div class=\"mt-milestone__year\">1971<\/div>\n        <p>The community came together to shape the village you see today. Using large stones, the villagers built foundations and connected roads\u2014paving the way for vehicle access and modern transport to nearby Rabaul town.<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 EXPERIENCE CALLOUT \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"mt-section mt-experience mt-reveal\" aria-labelledby=\"mt-experience-heading\">\n  <div class=\"mt-container\">\n    <div class=\"mt-experience__inner\">\n      <span class=\"mt-section-label\">Visit Us<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"mt-experience-heading\">Experience Matupit<\/h2>\n      <p>Discover the living culture, traditional heritage, community history, and the surrounding beauty of East New Britain. Matupit Village welcomes visitors who wish to learn about Tolai traditions and the resilience of our community.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"mt-experience__features\" role=\"list\" aria-label=\"What you can discover\">\n        <span class=\"mt-experience__tag\" role=\"listitem\">Local Culture<\/span>\n        <span class=\"mt-experience__tag\" role=\"listitem\">Traditional Heritage<\/span>\n        <span class=\"mt-experience__tag\" role=\"listitem\">Community History<\/span>\n        <span class=\"mt-experience__tag\" role=\"listitem\">East New Britain Region<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <a href=\"#\" class=\"mt-btn\">\n        Discover Matupit Village\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 4l-1.41 1.41L16.17 11H4v2h12.17l-5.58 5.59L12 20l8-8z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<script>\n(function () {\n  var root = document.getElementById('matupit-tour');\n  if (!root) return;\n\n  var prefersReduced = window.matchMedia('(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce)').matches;\n  var reveals = root.querySelectorAll('.mt-reveal');\n\n  if (prefersReduced) {\n    reveals.forEach(function (el) { el.classList.add('mt-visible'); });\n    return;\n  }\n\n  if ('IntersectionObserver' in window) {\n    var observer = new IntersectionObserver(function (entries) {\n      entries.forEach(function (entry) {\n        if (entry.isIntersecting) {\n          entry.target.classList.add('mt-visible');\n          observer.unobserve(entry.target);\n        }\n      });\n    }, { threshold: 0.12, rootMargin: '0px 0px -40px 0px' });\n\n    reveals.forEach(function (el) { observer.observe(el); });\n  } else {\n    reveals.forEach(function (el) { el.classList.add('mt-visible'); });\n  }\n})();\n<\/script>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>East New Britain &bull; Papua New Guinea Welcome to Matupit Village Experience the culture, history and traditions of one of East New Britain&#8217;s most iconic villages. 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