evidence: And perhaps that is the charm of Mageta. An island whose character is uninterrupted by modernity. A place in which humble lifestyles is complimented, not replaced, by recent technologies. Men and women who still value the ancient traditions of hard work and providence. Armed with lamps, nets and hope in their hearts they set sail at dusk from the beaches of Manga, Wakawaka, Sika, Kibarua and Kwoyo, and let the waters ease boats named in praise of their mothers and grandmothers into the Nam Lolwe. They survive the dregs of the night and come back home with a bounty. During they day, they air out their fishes to dry. Women and children stand guard to shoo away notorious Okok, the White Egret bird, from plundering their loot. Later on, they measure the scoop by the kilo, and then trade it off.