PICT MD Exhibition

 What is a Lagatoi?

Set sail on a journey through history with the Lagatoi Exhibit, a special feature of PICTMD 2025. Our collection of books explores the incredible story of how the Lagatoi—a symbol of ingenuity and seafaring tradition—came to be. From the Motu people’s ancestral knowledge of boat-building to the daring Hiri trade voyages that connected communities, these books reveal a legacy of collaboration and innovation that is as relevant today as it was centuries ago.