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The fire dance is a visually captivating Polynesian practice, originally a form of martial arts training, now performed at cultural events to showcase skill, bravery, and connection to the element of fire.

Masks and costumes in Oceania are not only central to theater but also hold deep spiritual significance, embodying the traits of deities, ancestors, or natural spirits during performances.

The Fijian Meke combines dance and storytelling, with performers enacting tales from history, mythology, and everyday life, often performed during community gatherings and social ceremonies.

Pantomime in Melanesia is used to convey moral and social messages, with performers wearing elaborate masks and body paint, acting out scenes from local folklore and legends.

Polynesian cultures integrate dance into many ceremonial occasions, often accompanied by chanting, drumming, and storytelling, to pass on oral histories and cultural values.