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| Sing Sings were encouraged by missionaries to try to reduce tribal wars. Tribes had to compete for the best costume and dance instead of fighting bloody wars |
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| At the Tumbana Sing Sing, the preparation can be " do it yourself" |
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| or request a helping hand |
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| and it can last for hours |
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| Near Tari, this Huli wigmen tribe man prepares for the Sing Sing |
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| They love bird of paradise feathers |
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| In Madang, very young kid can participate |
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| along with her mother |
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| When ready they march.... |
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| Many look like warriors..... |
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| or mud men from the Asaro tribe |
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| Men have impressive head decoration as on this photo and the next one |
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| women are more or ... |
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| ....less clad |
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| and old women have no complex |
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| This Sing Sing in Huli land near Tari in the Highlands is smaller and different |
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| As well as near Madang where it looks more Polynesian |
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| Spectators paint their face and keep watching despite the rain |
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| Tradition and modernity.... |
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| do coexist. For how long? |
