Tiwai Heritage Trail
Tiwai communities
Jene
Jene, with its approximately 300 inhabitants is one of two villages located on the mainland opposite the Northern tip of Tiwai Island. Jene's population usually make their livelihood by farming and fishing as well as growing vegetables for sustenance.
Doorway to the spirit world
On the way from the village to the waterside you will come across a 'protective cotton tree' that is believed to be a doorway to the spirit world, and is used by the Bondo Society, the female secret society, for ceremonies usually relating to fertility or marriage.
Storytelling
Jene's chief is Mana Massaquoi, and he will be more than willing to tell you the history of the village and why this particular area was chosen as a settlement location. It is a very interesting storytelling experience.
