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An Ancient Tradition

by Polly Rusyn

Papua New Guinea

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Close-knit tribes live together in villages, where all generations are involved in traditional `sing-sing' dances that are performed on special occasions and for visitors. The sense of community is strong.
Close-knit tribes live together in villages, where all generations are involved in traditional `sing-sing' dances that are performed on special occasions and for visitors. The sense of community is strong.
The villagers prepare for the `sing-sing' together, changing into traditional outfits, and colouring their skin. Crushed berries on palm leaves create orange body paint.
The villagers prepare for the `sing-sing' together, changing into traditional outfits, and colouring their skin. Crushed berries on palm leaves create orange body paint.
Helping one another get ready the boys and men of the tribe are also adorned with leaves and necklaces made from shells and pig tusks. Pigs are one of the most important commodities in a tribal community.
Helping one another get ready the boys and men of the tribe are also adorned with leaves and necklaces made from shells and pig tusks. Pigs are one of the most important commodities in a tribal community.
Face paint adds to the decoration and the young learn the traditional ways from their elders. Boys learn from the men of the village, as most of PNG's tribes are patriarchal.
Face paint adds to the decoration and the young learn the traditional ways from their elders. Boys learn from the men of the village, as most of PNG's tribes are patriarchal.
The `sing-sing' performance tells folk tales and stories passed down through generations. Women and girls dance holding hands, drums play and everyone sings.
The `sing-sing' performance tells folk tales and stories passed down through generations. Women and girls dance holding hands, drums play and everyone sings.

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