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Faces of Cocos' Home Island

  • The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
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    Faces of Cocos' Home Island

    The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
  • The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
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    Faces of Cocos' Home Island

    The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
  • The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
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    Faces of Cocos' Home Island

    The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
  • The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
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    Faces of Cocos' Home Island

    The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
  • The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
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    Faces of Cocos' Home Island

    The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
  • The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
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    Faces of Cocos' Home Island

    The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
  • The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
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    Faces of Cocos' Home Island

    The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
  • The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
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    Faces of Cocos' Home Island

    The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
  • The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
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    Faces of Cocos' Home Island

    The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
  • The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
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    Faces of Cocos' Home Island

    The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
  • The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
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    Faces of Cocos' Home Island

    The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
  • The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
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    Faces of Cocos' Home Island

    The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
  • The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
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    Faces of Cocos' Home Island

    The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
The more than 600 Cocos-Malay residents of Home Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, have developed a unique identity and culture, speaking a Malay dialect and combining a strong Islamic culture with some Scottish traditions.
The West Australian

Photographer Iain Gillespie captures the faces of Home Island.