In the Solomon Islands, there are traditional warrior welcomes that are performed to greet and honor important guests or to mark significant events. These warrior welcomes often involve dramatic displays of traditional warrior skills and cultural practices. They include the war dance; traditional attire; weaponry, such as spears, bows and arrows, shields, or ceremonial axes; chants and songs; and symbolic gestures.

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