Piaynemo in the Fam Islands is a world-famous tourist attraction spread across three villages: Saukabu, Saupapir and Pam. The name Piaynemo itself is a combination of two syllables in the Biak Beteu language of Raja Ampat: Pyai, meaning "strike" or "stomp", and "nemo", meaning "the hilt of a machete or similar". Piaynemo (from the original word "Pyainemo") thus means "stomp" or "stomp" on the hilt of a machete. Based on traditional beliefs, Piaynemo serves as a stopover for fishermen and sailors who want to repair their machetes and other fishing equipment. Therefore, the Fam Islands community traditionally ensures that ownership of Piaynemo is not transferred to any individual, but solely for the benefit of the three villages. With this value in mind, the younger generation of the Fam Islands uses Piaynemo's resources for educational purposes. This is done through the establishment of the NGO Pambemuk Education Care, which is charged with managing the assets of Piaynemo Island.
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