Papuans of New Guinea

POPULATION • PAPUA NEW GUINEA • PAPUANS • AREA • LANGUAGE

Papua New Guinea - is one of the most fascinating countries in the world, characterized by a spectacular cultural diversity. Exit here about eight hundred and fifty different languages and at least as many different ethnic groups, even though the population is barely seven million!

The name "Papua" is derived from the Malay word "Papua", which translated into Russian means "curly", which is one of the characteristics of residents in the area of hair.

Papua New Guinea is one of the most diverse nations in the world. There are hundreds of indigenous ethnic groups, the largest of which is known as Papuans, whose ancestors arrived in the New Guinea tens of thousands of years ago. Many residents of Papuan tribes still support only minor contacts with the outside world.

1. Independence Day on Papua New Guinea. The head of the Papuan decorated with feathers of pigeons, birds of paradise, parrots and other exotic birds. Numerous jewelry made of shells on the neck are symbols of prosperity and prosperity. In the past, shells were used in these parts as an analogue of money. Particularly valuable is considered a wedding gift of this kind, which the spouse presents his bride.

2. Kakonaru, Southern Highlands. - Dance of the spirits of the tribe Hooley.

3. Goroka Festival holiday independence. On this day smear from head to toe in mud and dance a special dance designed to attract good spirits. Papuans believe in spirits, and very honored the memory of their deceased ancestors.

4. Papua New Guinea on world map.

5. Holiday Goroka - this is probably the most famous cultural event tribes. It is held annually on the eve of Independence Day (September 16) in Goroka.

6. Settlement Tari is in the center of the Southern Highlands Province Hooley. It is the second largest settlement in the province, you can reach it by road from Mandy. Here is the traditional dress of the residents of the settlement.

7. Oko hundreds of tribes come to the festival Goroka to showcase their culture, traditional music and dancing. For the first time the festival was held in the 1950s at the initiative of the missionaries. In recent years, the festival frequented by tourists, because it is one of the few opportunities to see the real live culture of local tribes.

8. Green Spider - one of the traditional holiday parties Goroka.

9. The drummer on holiday Goroka.

10. Man with painted yellow face paint on holiday Goroka.

11. Pay attention to the necklace of shells.

12. One of the traditional coloring - black with red peas.

13. Especially welcome combination of red, yellow and orange. And, of course, required a necklace of shells - the heavier the better.

14. Another option festive coloring - black and white, with red rings around the eyes.

15. It is often used to decorate the beaks of hornbills. This family of birds of the order Coraciiformes. Includes 57 species found in Africa and Southeast Asia, the islands of the Pacific and Indian oceans. They have a very bright plumage, which is often used to make hats.

16. Another option festive coloring.

17. These people - representatives hairdresser shop. They do, however, have nothing to do with the usual hairdressers. With the help of special rituals they make your hair grow faster, so you can create a traditional hairstyle.