Were did the Lapita may have originally sailed from?

The Lapita people are believed to have originally sailed from the region of Southeast Asia, particularly the area around the Bismarck Archipelago, near modern-day Papua New Guinea. They are known for their distinctive pottery and navigational skills, which enabled them to migrate across vast distances in the Pacific Ocean. This migration led to the settlement of various islands in Oceania, including Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga, marking the beginning of Polynesian culture.