Most evenings are spent with family in the home, although some people also work at this time, especially those working the fields as the mid-day heat can be too much to handle so they work mornings and evenings. For some of these people the weekends are also occupied with work in order to feed their family or to maintain their standard of living. On weekends many young people enjoy getting together to play soccer (football), volleyball, or another sport. Also common for people of all ages are impromptu visits to see neighbors, family, or friends. These visits may only last a few minutes or hours. For larger celebrations the whole community may gather in the local maneaba, perhaps after church on Sunday.
Identity
The people of Kiribati tend to identify as either i-Kiribati or Gilbertese, which is an identity defined by a combination of country, language, religion, culture, and lifestyle. Nearly everyone in Kiribati identifies in this way and it is strongly attached to the culture and lifestyle of the people. This includes their religion, language, and lifestyle among others. This identity is somewhat attached to the political entity as well, but anyone from the country who lives outside is borders is also considered to be i-Kiribati or Gilbertese as well. It is important to note that this identity includes all people in Kiribati, not just those people in the "Gilbert Islands."