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A lamafa is very close to the sperm whale and makes himself ready to jump. This whaler will be unsuccessful. Whale hunting is extremely exhausting and stressful.

„Ba leo, Ba leo! – Carry the rope!“ (call for the Lamalerans to set off for a whale hunt) - Once a whale is spotted, there is a mad sprint to the beach where the traditional Paledang boats will be immediately taken to the sea once the clans reached shore.

The Lamafa tradition is handed over within the 10 clans, though within the main family if possible. responsibility for the community. The Lamafa tradition is handed over within the 10 clans, though within the main family if possible.

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A lamafa is very close to the sperm whale and makes himself ready to jump. This whaler will be unsuccessful. Whale hunting is extremely exhausting and stressful.<br /> <br /> „Ba leo, Ba leo! – Carry the rope!“ (call for the Lamalerans to set off for a whale hunt) - Once a whale is spotted, there is a mad sprint to the beach where the traditional Paledang boats will be immediately taken to the sea once the clans reached shore. <br /> <br /> The Lamafa tradition is handed over within the 10 clans, though within the main family if possible. responsibility for the community. The Lamafa tradition is handed over within the 10 clans, though within the main family if possible.