[musoo] noun Kalaw Lagaw Ya
Musu is a word derived from Kalaw Lagaw Ya dialect of the South Western Torres Strait Islands. Which was first learnt to me in my older age by my Grandmother, Norah Houghton (nee Raymond), a strong and well respected Wuthathi, Yadhekanu and Kaurareg Elder based in Darwin, Northern Territory.
The word Musu describes the internal fruit of a germinated coconut. This substance holds the life of a young growing coconut tree, the perfect environment for unbounded potential and growth.
At this time, the musu coconut can be huscked and cracked open to reveal the soft, marshmellowy musu, encapsulated in a reservoir of rich coconut oil.
Alternatively, by shallowly planting the whole coconut, a new tree will grow, providing shade and fruit for our future generations.
The multifaceted potential of this seed symbolises my outlook on all of our young First Nations people - waiting patiently and growing within until the time is right to share our gifts with the world.
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