Kiribati, a beautiful island nation in the central Pacific, is known for its pristine beaches, lush landscapes, and vibrant ...

Like all I-Kiribati women, when Linda Uan had her first period she took part in an ancient celebration. During the traditional ritual that followed, Linda endured three days of self-sacrifice ...

This story appears in the November 2015 issue of National Geographic magazine. It was the time called itingaaro, the dawn twilight, when the island was just waking up and the roosters were vying ...

So who chants ‘10..9..8…’ first – and who rings in the new year last? Kiribati, part of the Line Islands in the central Pacific Ocean, is the first country to reel in the new year.