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Stories & humour

Mops

A home for the jokes and lighthearted stories known in Papua as mop.

The story

Some stories are best shared with a laugh.

A mop is a humorous story, joke, or lighthearted tale told in Papuan dialect. Mops brings these stories together so people can enjoy them beyond the moment in which they are told.

The collection is a way to share a part of Papuan everyday culture through its language and humour. It invites readers to spend a little time with the stories and pass the laughter along.

What’s inside

  • Read a collection of Papuan mop stories.
  • Discover the language and humour within each story.
  • Share a favourite with someone who would enjoy it.

Want to know more?

Enjoy a story and pass it along. If you have a correction or a story for us to consider, include its context and attribution.

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