Another important building is the falekaupule or maneapa the traditional island meeting hall, where important matters are discussed and which is also used for wedding celebrations and community activities such as a fatele involving music, singing and dancing. Falekaupule is also used as the name of the council of elders – the traditional decision making body on each island. Under the Falekaupule Act, Falekaupule means "traditional assembly in each island...composed in accordance with the Aganu of each island". Aganu means traditional customs and culture. COUNT 5
QSN1 What type of structure is the falekaupule? ANS1 meeting hall QSN2 Besides meetings, for what other use is the meeting hall used? ANS2 celebrations QSN3 Aside from being defined as a meeting hall, what other definition does falekaupule have?  ANS3 council of elders QSN4 What is the traditional use of the falekaupule? ANS4 decision making body QSN5 What is the traditional customs and culture on Tuvalu? ANS5 Aganu