That’s quite a well put together documentation. Yes, the Negritos that remain are in isolated spots as hill tribes or islanders. Others like today’s Thai are recent arrivals from Southern China and the high river valleys of Vietnam. Even more recent are the numerous hill tribes from Tibet’s foothills. The Mon who are scattered throughout came originally from India. Quite a mix.
Thanks! I’ve been across the South Pacific when I was stationed in Australia. Did a few milk runs back and forth to Hawaii.
Got to meet a wide variety of Pacific Islanders (New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Christmas Island) and they’re all wonderful, beautiful people in their own ways.
However, they are NOT the same people. You can see where bloodlines mixed, as well as waxed and waned.
The South Pacific is a huge place, all settled by men that I believe represent some of the smartest and bravest explorers on the planet!