Pictured here is a tradition in the Western Highlands of Papua New Guinea that we had done as a send off for our eldest daughter for marriage. It is called the kukim(cook) kaikai(food) culture which refers to traditional ceremonial feasts and the broader social system surrounding the exchange of food. It is more than just cooking and eating. These feasts are central to political, social, and spiritual life, establishing status, reinforcing community bonds, and honoring ancestors. This sharing of