Papua New Guinea

What about ethnies ?

• More than 1000 different ethnic groups

• 96% of the population is Christian

• 800 distinct languages are spoken in the islands • Two major divisions : - Papuans (4/5)

- Austronesians (1/5)

Ethnies’ culture

“For each village, a different culture”

Endless fights

• Endless conflicts

• Proudest warriors : Omo Bugamo– “Skeletons”– Weapons

• War = courage

Sing Sing• Times of peace

• Colorful local rituals

• The biggest one : Mount Hagen

Beliefs of the Papous

• Demon’s hunt

• Masalaï

• Ballet

• The earth’s origins

Make up, symbol of beauty

• Seduction• Romantic intrigue with the La Api

Huli

• Make up, costumes, headdresses

• The transition to adulthood…

• … then to men

Warrior

Omo Bugamo

Omo Bugamo

Huli

Huli

La Api

Mr BN