In a mixture of ancient Melanesian pagan and modern Christian ceremonies the people tried again to erase the misfortunes they believe have kept them poor since that long-ago meal .
In a mixture of ancient Melanesian pagan and modern Christian ceremonies the people tried again to erase the misfortunes they believe have kept them poor since that long-ago meal .
In a mixture of ancient pagan and modern Christian rites , the villagers have staged a series of ceremonies hoping to erase the misfortunes they believe have kept them poor .