The keepers of Nan Madol whose ancient stone city rose from the Pacific reef.
Pohnpeian Australians — the community whose origins on Pohnpei, the lush volcanic island at the heart of the Federated States of Micronesia whose towering rainforest interior and reef-fringed coastline make it one of the most biologically and culturally rich islands in the entire Pacific, connect them to a civilization of extraordinary antiquity and achievement, the ancient Saudeleur dynasty that ruled Pohnpei constructing between 1200 and 1500 CE the megalithic city of Nan Madol — ninety-two artificial islets of interlocking basalt columns rising from a coastal reef, a feat of engineering and social organization so remarkable that UNESCO has recognized it as a World Heritage Site and scholars continue to marvel at how a Pacific island society mobilized the labor and logistical capacity to quarry, transport, and stack hundreds of thousands of tons of basalt into a ceremonial capital of haunting beauty and power. The Pohnpeian Australians who have settled in the southern continent carry with them the rich cultural traditions of sakau kava ceremony whose communal preparation and sharing binds Pohnpeian society together, the intricate system of matrilineal clans and chiefly titles that organizes social life with a sophistication developed over three millennia of island civilization, and the Pohnpeian language's treasury of oral literature, navigational knowledge, and ecological wisdom accumulated by a people who learned to read their island's extraordinary natural abundance with the intimacy of true custodians. This interactive t-shirt connects you to that magnificent legacy with a QR code linking to the full story.
HERITAG is a purpose-driven brand that celebrates cultural diversity and awareness. Wear and share your social identity and cultural heritage with a unique collection of interactive t-shirts that carry flags of ethnic Australian people. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the diverse Australia population.
Making products on demand instead of in bulk also helps reduce overproduction, and this quality t-shirt is made especially for you as soon as you place an order.
Few more details about this t-shirt: • Scannable QR code printed on the back for an interactive and fun experience • Designed to educate about a nation's proud history and rich culture • Custom print-on-demand • 100% cotton Gildan t-shirt. Soft, comfy, pre-shrunk jersey knit • Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester • Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Classic fit, taped neck and shoulders for soft feel • Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem for more durability • Fabric weight: 5.0-5.3 oz./yd² (170-180 g/m²)
