Houses

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The Kuna reside in bamboo huts. The men go to the jungle to gather various sizes of banana leaves and bamboo sticks to build the shelter. Them tightly together with twine. The roofs are very sturdy and usually last up to twenty years before they need to be replaced. There are small slits between the bamboo in order for the light to shine through during the day. Because most islands do not have electricity, they burn gas lamps at night. Even though the streets are dirt, the women get up early in the morning when the sun is barely shining to sweep trash off the paths.