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The culture of modern Truk is an admixture of Muslim and Daxian influences and to a lesser degree, watered down polynesian traditions. The introduction of Islam by [[Sayed Ali Qumi]] in 1251 initiated a process of replacement of many polynesian practices with purely Audonian ones. Some notable surviving fragments include a form of polynesian music called Bonang that is based around percussion instruments, clothing styles that were coincidentally agreeable to Islam such as the long white robes called Kofias are also still used. Much of the limited polynesian cuisine has also survived intact, with new twists given the increase in available ingredients (all of Truk's cuisine is now halal). Islam brought [[Audonia]]n architectural influences, new styles of dress(the muslim cap or takiyah is ubiquitous among men) and dishes and even new practices of personal grooming such as the growing of beards and a shortening of hair styles (polynesians did not have scissors).

 

Daxian control yet again brought a new influence to Truk's culture but it was more muted as Islam already had centuries of entrenchment. Mainland architectural styles are mostly used by mainlanders, even a few mosques used by the Daxian community have no domes like traditional Audonian ones do. Mainland food products that do not grow or are raised on Truk such as rice, poultry and beef are part of the routine diet now as import availability has grown.