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  • A relative of Nene Datu who passed away in 1982 snaps a selfie of Nene Datu, Yuanita (right) and Jambang (left). Nene Datu will be burried later on together with her dauthter Polina (died 2nd), and Dani (died 3rd) all together in the same coffin. Ma'Nene is always a good occasion for younger relatives to meet their ancestors for the first time - and of course, to take some selfies with them. While post mortem photography is a disappearing culture (or already lost culture) within most developed countries, in certain parts of Toraja this tradition has been be preserved well over the years.
    Indonesia-Toraja-Panggala_Manene-Nen...jpg
  • Indonesia - Sulawesi - Tana Toraja. Graveyard in Panggala, Rindigallo.<br />
<br />
A relative of Nene Datu who passed away in 1982 snaps a selfie of Nene Datu, Yuanita (right) and Jambang (left). Nene Datu will be burried later on together with her dauthter Polina (died 2nd), and Dani (died 3rd) all together in the same coffin. Ma'Nene is always a good occasion for younger relatives to meet their ancestors for the first time - and of course, to take some selfies with them. While post mortem photography is a disappearing culture (or already lost culture) within most developed countries, in certain parts of Toraja this tradition has been be preserved well over the years.
    Indonesia-Toraja-Panggala_Manene-Nen...jpg
  • Aloysius Gneser Tapoona (Papa Alo) – The uncrowned Lamafa champion<br />
<br />
Papa Alo’s yard is largely decorated with trophies from the whales he once speared. He tinkered skulls, spines, ribs and other bones into sculptures, naming them with the exact date of execution. An artist some would say.<br />
<br />
---<br />
98 whales I’ve killed during the past 35 years of being a Lamafa. There might be some who have speared more whales than me, but they already past away. I was able to take over the place from Sebastianus Geroda Batafor, who lost his right arm on duty because he got tangled in the ropes when the wounded whale contrived to escape. Sebastianus came over to my house enquiring my intentions, of course, I agreed to take over his place and thus all the tools. I have speared my first sperm whale at the age of 26 with my „Teti Herri crew”.<br />
<br />
With my 63 years, I’m too old to roam the sea with a harpoon. Although having retired, I’m still out during the “Ba leo” as a mentor, especially to take care of the young Lamafa. I teach them how to balance in the front of the Paledang during rough waters. It has to be said, that the most difficult part of being a Lamafa is the responsibility they shoulder for the entire village. If a Lamafa fails, the people (at least the crew) would be angry on him. So we only pick the most couraged and skilled ones.<br />
<br />
The village was connected by a bumpy road some 20 years ago, and with this road, the importance of money has arisen! 1999 was the main change when our microeconomics transformed partly into a money culture. This is obviously because of development and modernization. Along with the road connection to Lewoleba, many opportunities opened up. To be honest, if there would be a university who takes fish in exchange for education, that would be the best solution in my opinion.
    Indonesia-Lembata-Lamalera-693.jpg
  • Aloysius Gneser Tapoona (Papa Alo) – The uncrowned Lamafa champion<br />
<br />
Papa Alo’s yard is largely decorated with trophies from the whales he once speared. He tinkered skulls, spines, ribs and other bones into sculptures, naming them with the exact date of execution. An artist some would say.<br />
<br />
---<br />
98 whales I’ve killed during the past 35 years of being a Lamafa. There might be some who have speared more whales than me, but they already past away. I was able to take over the place from Sebastianus Geroda Batafor, who lost his right arm on duty because he got tangled in the ropes when the wounded whale contrived to escape. Sebastianus came over to my house enquiring my intentions, of course, I agreed to take over his place and thus all the tools. I have speared my first sperm whale at the age of 26 with my „Teti Herri crew”.<br />
<br />
With my 63 years, I’m too old to roam the sea with a harpoon. Although having retired, I’m still out during the “Ba leo” as a mentor, especially to take care of the young Lamafa. I teach them how to balance in the front of the Paledang during rough waters. It has to be said, that the most difficult part of being a Lamafa is the responsibility they shoulder for the entire village. If a Lamafa fails, the people (at least the crew) would be angry on him. So we only pick the most couraged and skilled ones.<br />
<br />
The village was connected by a bumpy road some 20 years ago, and with this road, the importance of money has arisen! 1999 was the main change when our microeconomics transformed partly into a money culture. This is obviously because of development and modernization. Along with the road connection to Lewoleba, many opportunities opened up. To be honest, if there would be a university who takes fish in exchange for education, that would be the best solution in my opinion.
    Indonesia-Lembata-Lamalera-676.jpg
  • Lamalera seems to remain largely unaffected from ongoing modernization. The culture of fine teamwork and a system of sharing and exchanging sea harvest is well preserved as in medieval times. The Lamalerans live the most simple life a modern person could imagine. Usually, a family of six shares only 30-40 m2 plus some yard. Under the eaves of each hovel and within the yards, blackened bits of whale meat or pale yellow cuts of manta ray hang out to parch. Their furniture involves a couple of plastic chairs they will stitch together again when falling apart. Cupboards I have seen rarely - There wouldn’t be much stuff to store anyway. When you witness how a young boy is mixing coffee into his rice from yesterday, so that it’s not too dry to eat, may slightly change your perceptions of what you’ve thought is a simple life. A local credit union opened in town 2 years ago, offering loans for villagers to pay for modern needs like petrol, electricity bills and their children’s education. Ever since many villagers have already learned that loans cause other problems, and stay away from the debt trap. A few bad catches, they confess, and they would fall behind on their payments and slide deeper into deficit. It puts unhealthy pressure on them while catching fish. Thus they prefer to earn little, step by step, it lets them sleep better.<br />
___<br />
<br />
The clans inhabiting the tiny village of Lamalera, on the sunbaked Lembata island (Nusa Tenggara Timur Province) have been spearing and landing sperm whales by hand for at least six centuries. Despite the ongoing economic and religous transition, the society of this tiny village has not lost a single bit of their pride nor their identity.
    Indonesia-Lembata-Lamalera-209.jpg
  • Lamalera seems to remain largely unaffected from ongoing modernization. The culture of fine teamwork and a system of sharing and exchanging sea harvest is well preserved as in medieval times. The Lamalerans live the most simple life a modern person could imagine. Usually, a family of six shares only 30-40 m2 plus some yard. Under the eaves of each hovel and within the yards, blackened bits of whale meat or pale yellow cuts of manta ray hang out to parch. Their furniture involves a couple of plastic chairs they will stitch together again when falling apart. Cupboards I have seen rarely - There wouldn’t be much stuff to store anyway. When you witness how a young boy is mixing coffee into his rice from yesterday, so that it’s not too dry to eat, may slightly change your perceptions of what you’ve thought is a simple life. A local credit union opened in town 2 years ago, offering loans for villagers to pay for modern needs like petrol, electricity bills and their children’s education. Ever since many villagers have already learned that loans cause other problems, and stay away from the debt trap. A few bad catches, they confess, and they would fall behind on their payments and slide deeper into deficit. It puts unhealthy pressure on them while catching fish. Thus they prefer to earn little, step by step, it lets them sleep better.<br />
___<br />
<br />
The clans inhabiting the tiny village of Lamalera, on the sunbaked Lembata island (Nusa Tenggara Timur Province) have been spearing and landing sperm whales by hand for at least six centuries. Despite the ongoing economic and religous transition, the society of this tiny village has not lost a single bit of their pride nor their identity.
    Indonesia-Lembata-Lamalera-118.jpg
  • Indonesia - Sulawesi - Tana Toraja. Graveyard in Panggala, Rindigallo.<br />
<br />
Yuanita snaps a selfie with her relative Allo Pongsitammu who passed away roughly 20 years ago. Ma'Nene is always a good occasion for younger relatives to meet their ancestors for the first time - and of course, to take some selfies with them. While post mortem photography is a disappearing culture (or already lost culture) within most developed countries, in certain parts of Toraja this tradition has been be preserved well over the years.<br />
<br />
Group photos with dead granny, or with the<br />
dead granny and the dead cousin, or with dead granny and the dead cousin and the dead guy that granny never really liked.
    Indonesia-Toraja-Panggala_Manene-All...jpg
  • Aloysius Gneser Tapoona (Papa Alo) – The uncrowned Lamafa champion<br />
<br />
Papa Alo’s yard is largely decorated with trophies from the whales he once speared. He tinkered skulls, spines, ribs and other bones into sculptures, naming them with the exact date of execution. An artist some would say.<br />
<br />
---<br />
98 whales I’ve killed during the past 35 years of being a Lamafa. There might be some who have speared more whales than me, but they already past away. I was able to take over the place from Sebastianus Geroda Batafor, who lost his right arm on duty because he got tangled in the ropes when the wounded whale contrived to escape. Sebastianus came over to my house enquiring my intentions, of course, I agreed to take over his place and thus all the tools. I have speared my first sperm whale at the age of 26 with my „Teti Herri crew”.<br />
<br />
With my 63 years, I’m too old to roam the sea with a harpoon. Although having retired, I’m still out during the “Ba leo” as a mentor, especially to take care of the young Lamafa. I teach them how to balance in the front of the Paledang during rough waters. It has to be said, that the most difficult part of being a Lamafa is the responsibility they shoulder for the entire village. If a Lamafa fails, the people (at least the crew) would be angry on him. So we only pick the most couraged and skilled ones.<br />
<br />
The village was connected by a bumpy road some 20 years ago, and with this road, the importance of money has arisen! 1999 was the main change when our microeconomics transformed partly into a money culture. This is obviously because of development and modernization. Along with the road connection to Lewoleba, many opportunities opened up. To be honest, if there would be a university who takes fish in exchange for education, that would be the best solution in my opinion.
    Indonesia-Lembata-Lamalera-701.jpg
  • Aloysius Gneser Tapoona (Papa Alo) – The uncrowned Lamafa champion<br />
<br />
Papa Alo’s yard is largely decorated with trophies from the whales he once speared. He tinkered skulls, spines, ribs and other bones into sculptures, naming them with the exact date of execution. An artist some would say.<br />
<br />
---<br />
98 whales I’ve killed during the past 35 years of being a Lamafa. There might be some who have speared more whales than me, but they already past away. I was able to take over the place from Sebastianus Geroda Batafor, who lost his right arm on duty because he got tangled in the ropes when the wounded whale contrived to escape. Sebastianus came over to my house enquiring my intentions, of course, I agreed to take over his place and thus all the tools. I have speared my first sperm whale at the age of 26 with my „Teti Herri crew”.<br />
<br />
With my 63 years, I’m too old to roam the sea with a harpoon. Although having retired, I’m still out during the “Ba leo” as a mentor, especially to take care of the young Lamafa. I teach them how to balance in the front of the Paledang during rough waters. It has to be said, that the most difficult part of being a Lamafa is the responsibility they shoulder for the entire village. If a Lamafa fails, the people (at least the crew) would be angry on him. So we only pick the most couraged and skilled ones.<br />
<br />
The village was connected by a bumpy road some 20 years ago, and with this road, the importance of money has arisen! 1999 was the main change when our microeconomics transformed partly into a money culture. This is obviously because of development and modernization. Along with the road connection to Lewoleba, many opportunities opened up. To be honest, if there would be a university who takes fish in exchange for education, that would be the best solution in my opinion.
    Indonesia-Lembata-Lamalera-700.jpg
  • Aloysius Gneser Tapoona (Papa Alo) – The uncrowned Lamafa champion<br />
<br />
Papa Alo’s yard is largely decorated with trophies from the whales he once speared. He tinkered skulls, spines, ribs and other bones into sculptures, naming them with the exact date of execution. An artist some would say.<br />
<br />
---<br />
98 whales I’ve killed during the past 35 years of being a Lamafa. There might be some who have speared more whales than me, but they already past away. I was able to take over the place from Sebastianus Geroda Batafor, who lost his right arm on duty because he got tangled in the ropes when the wounded whale contrived to escape. Sebastianus came over to my house enquiring my intentions, of course, I agreed to take over his place and thus all the tools. I have speared my first sperm whale at the age of 26 with my „Teti Herri crew”.<br />
<br />
With my 63 years, I’m too old to roam the sea with a harpoon. Although having retired, I’m still out during the “Ba leo” as a mentor, especially to take care of the young Lamafa. I teach them how to balance in the front of the Paledang during rough waters. It has to be said, that the most difficult part of being a Lamafa is the responsibility they shoulder for the entire village. If a Lamafa fails, the people (at least the crew) would be angry on him. So we only pick the most couraged and skilled ones.<br />
<br />
The village was connected by a bumpy road some 20 years ago, and with this road, the importance of money has arisen! 1999 was the main change when our microeconomics transformed partly into a money culture. This is obviously because of development and modernization. Along with the road connection to Lewoleba, many opportunities opened up. To be honest, if there would be a university who takes fish in exchange for education, that would be the best solution in my opinion.
    Indonesia-Lembata-Lamalera-694.jpg
  • Aloysius Gneser Tapoona (Papa Alo) – The uncrowned Lamafa champion<br />
<br />
Papa Alo’s yard is largely decorated with trophies from the whales he once speared. He tinkered skulls, spines, ribs and other bones into sculptures, naming them with the exact date of execution. An artist some would say.<br />
<br />
---<br />
98 whales I’ve killed during the past 35 years of being a Lamafa. There might be some who have speared more whales than me, but they already past away. I was able to take over the place from Sebastianus Geroda Batafor, who lost his right arm on duty because he got tangled in the ropes when the wounded whale contrived to escape. Sebastianus came over to my house enquiring my intentions, of course, I agreed to take over his place and thus all the tools. I have speared my first sperm whale at the age of 26 with my „Teti Herri crew”.<br />
<br />
With my 63 years, I’m too old to roam the sea with a harpoon. Although having retired, I’m still out during the “Ba leo” as a mentor, especially to take care of the young Lamafa. I teach them how to balance in the front of the Paledang during rough waters. It has to be said, that the most difficult part of being a Lamafa is the responsibility they shoulder for the entire village. If a Lamafa fails, the people (at least the crew) would be angry on him. So we only pick the most couraged and skilled ones.<br />
<br />
The village was connected by a bumpy road some 20 years ago, and with this road, the importance of money has arisen! 1999 was the main change when our microeconomics transformed partly into a money culture. This is obviously because of development and modernization. Along with the road connection to Lewoleba, many opportunities opened up. To be honest, if there would be a university who takes fish in exchange for education, that would be the best solution in my opinion.
    Indonesia-Lembata-Lamalera-698.jpg
  • Aloysius Gneser Tapoona (Papa Alo) – The uncrowned Lamafa champion<br />
<br />
Papa Alo’s yard is largely decorated with trophies from the whales he once speared. He tinkered skulls, spines, ribs and other bones into sculptures, naming them with the exact date of execution. An artist some would say.<br />
<br />
---<br />
98 whales I’ve killed during the past 35 years of being a Lamafa. There might be some who have speared more whales than me, but they already past away. I was able to take over the place from Sebastianus Geroda Batafor, who lost his right arm on duty because he got tangled in the ropes when the wounded whale contrived to escape. Sebastianus came over to my house enquiring my intentions, of course, I agreed to take over his place and thus all the tools. I have speared my first sperm whale at the age of 26 with my „Teti Herri crew”.<br />
<br />
With my 63 years, I’m too old to roam the sea with a harpoon. Although having retired, I’m still out during the “Ba leo” as a mentor, especially to take care of the young Lamafa. I teach them how to balance in the front of the Paledang during rough waters. It has to be said, that the most difficult part of being a Lamafa is the responsibility they shoulder for the entire village. If a Lamafa fails, the people (at least the crew) would be angry on him. So we only pick the most couraged and skilled ones.<br />
<br />
The village was connected by a bumpy road some 20 years ago, and with this road, the importance of money has arisen! 1999 was the main change when our microeconomics transformed partly into a money culture. This is obviously because of development and modernization. Along with the road connection to Lewoleba, many opportunities opened up. To be honest, if there would be a university who takes fish in exchange for education, that would be the best solution in my opinion.
    Indonesia-Lembata-Lamalera-680.jpg
  • Aloysius Gneser Tapoona (Papa Alo) – The uncrowned Lamafa champion<br />
<br />
Papa Alo’s yard is largely decorated with trophies from the whales he once speared. He tinkered skulls, spines, ribs and other bones into sculptures, naming them with the exact date of execution. An artist some would say.<br />
<br />
---<br />
98 whales I’ve killed during the past 35 years of being a Lamafa. There might be some who have speared more whales than me, but they already past away. I was able to take over the place from Sebastianus Geroda Batafor, who lost his right arm on duty because he got tangled in the ropes when the wounded whale contrived to escape. Sebastianus came over to my house enquiring my intentions, of course, I agreed to take over his place and thus all the tools. I have speared my first sperm whale at the age of 26 with my „Teti Herri crew”.<br />
<br />
With my 63 years, I’m too old to roam the sea with a harpoon. Although having retired, I’m still out during the “Ba leo” as a mentor, especially to take care of the young Lamafa. I teach them how to balance in the front of the Paledang during rough waters. It has to be said, that the most difficult part of being a Lamafa is the responsibility they shoulder for the entire village. If a Lamafa fails, the people (at least the crew) would be angry on him. So we only pick the most couraged and skilled ones.<br />
<br />
The village was connected by a bumpy road some 20 years ago, and with this road, the importance of money has arisen! 1999 was the main change when our microeconomics transformed partly into a money culture. This is obviously because of development and modernization. Along with the road connection to Lewoleba, many opportunities opened up. To be honest, if there would be a university who takes fish in exchange for education, that would be the best solution in my opinion.
    Indonesia-Lembata-Lamalera-682.jpg
  • Aloysius Gneser Tapoona (Papa Alo) – The uncrowned Lamafa champion<br />
<br />
Papa Alo’s yard is largely decorated with trophies from the whales he once speared. He tinkered skulls, spines, ribs and other bones into sculptures, naming them with the exact date of execution. An artist some would say.<br />
<br />
---<br />
98 whales I’ve killed during the past 35 years of being a Lamafa. There might be some who have speared more whales than me, but they already past away. I was able to take over the place from Sebastianus Geroda Batafor, who lost his right arm on duty because he got tangled in the ropes when the wounded whale contrived to escape. Sebastianus came over to my house enquiring my intentions, of course, I agreed to take over his place and thus all the tools. I have speared my first sperm whale at the age of 26 with my „Teti Herri crew”.<br />
<br />
With my 63 years, I’m too old to roam the sea with a harpoon. Although having retired, I’m still out during the “Ba leo” as a mentor, especially to take care of the young Lamafa. I teach them how to balance in the front of the Paledang during rough waters. It has to be said, that the most difficult part of being a Lamafa is the responsibility they shoulder for the entire village. If a Lamafa fails, the people (at least the crew) would be angry on him. So we only pick the most couraged and skilled ones.<br />
<br />
The village was connected by a bumpy road some 20 years ago, and with this road, the importance of money has arisen! 1999 was the main change when our microeconomics transformed partly into a money culture. This is obviously because of development and modernization. Along with the road connection to Lewoleba, many opportunities opened up. To be honest, if there would be a university who takes fish in exchange for education, that would be the best solution in my opinion.
    Indonesia-Lembata-Lamalera-689.jpg
  • Lamalera seems to remain largely unaffected from ongoing modernization. The culture of fine teamwork and a system of sharing and exchanging sea harvest is well preserved as in medieval times. The Lamalerans live the most simple life a modern person could imagine. Usually, a family of six shares only 30-40 m2 plus some yard. Under the eaves of each hovel and within the yards, blackened bits of whale meat or pale yellow cuts of manta ray hang out to parch. Their furniture involves a couple of plastic chairs they will stitch together again when falling apart. Cupboards I have seen rarely - There wouldn’t be much stuff to store anyway. When you witness how a young boy is mixing coffee into his rice from yesterday, so that it’s not too dry to eat, may slightly change your perceptions of what you’ve thought is a simple life. A local credit union opened in town 2 years ago, offering loans for villagers to pay for modern needs like petrol, electricity bills and their children’s education. Ever since many villagers have already learned that loans cause other problems, and stay away from the debt trap. A few bad catches, they confess, and they would fall behind on their payments and slide deeper into deficit. It puts unhealthy pressure on them while catching fish. Thus they prefer to earn little, step by step, it lets them sleep better.<br />
___<br />
<br />
The clans inhabiting the tiny village of Lamalera, on the sunbaked Lembata island (Nusa Tenggara Timur Province) have been spearing and landing sperm whales by hand for at least six centuries. Despite the ongoing economic and religous transition, the society of this tiny village has not lost a single bit of their pride nor their identity.
    Indonesia-Lembata-Lamalera-633.jpg
  • Lamalera seems to remain largely unaffected from ongoing modernization. The culture of fine teamwork and a system of sharing and exchanging sea harvest is well preserved as in medieval times. The Lamalerans live the most simple life a modern person could imagine. Usually, a family of six shares only 30-40 m2 plus some yard. Under the eaves of each hovel and within the yards, blackened bits of whale meat or pale yellow cuts of manta ray hang out to parch. Their furniture involves a couple of plastic chairs they will stitch together again when falling apart. Cupboards I have seen rarely - There wouldn’t be much stuff to store anyway. When you witness how a young boy is mixing coffee into his rice from yesterday, so that it’s not too dry to eat, may slightly change your perceptions of what you’ve thought is a simple life. A local credit union opened in town 2 years ago, offering loans for villagers to pay for modern needs like petrol, electricity bills and their children’s education. Ever since many villagers have already learned that loans cause other problems, and stay away from the debt trap. A few bad catches, they confess, and they would fall behind on their payments and slide deeper into deficit. It puts unhealthy pressure on them while catching fish. Thus they prefer to earn little, step by step, it lets them sleep better.<br />
___<br />
<br />
The clans inhabiting the tiny village of Lamalera, on the sunbaked Lembata island (Nusa Tenggara Timur Province) have been spearing and landing sperm whales by hand for at least six centuries. Despite the ongoing economic and religous transition, the society of this tiny village has not lost a single bit of their pride nor their identity.
    Indonesia-Lembata-Lamalera-632.jpg
  • Lamalera seems to remain largely unaffected from ongoing modernization. The culture of fine teamwork and a system of sharing and exchanging sea harvest is well preserved as in medieval times. The Lamalerans live the most simple life a modern person could imagine. Usually, a family of six shares only 30-40 m2 plus some yard. Under the eaves of each hovel and within the yards, blackened bits of whale meat or pale yellow cuts of manta ray hang out to parch. Their furniture involves a couple of plastic chairs they will stitch together again when falling apart. Cupboards I have seen rarely - There wouldn’t be much stuff to store anyway. When you witness how a young boy is mixing coffee into his rice from yesterday, so that it’s not too dry to eat, may slightly change your perceptions of what you’ve thought is a simple life. A local credit union opened in town 2 years ago, offering loans for villagers to pay for modern needs like petrol, electricity bills and their children’s education. Ever since many villagers have already learned that loans cause other problems, and stay away from the debt trap. A few bad catches, they confess, and they would fall behind on their payments and slide deeper into deficit. It puts unhealthy pressure on them while catching fish. Thus they prefer to earn little, step by step, it lets them sleep better.<br />
___<br />
<br />
The clans inhabiting the tiny village of Lamalera, on the sunbaked Lembata island (Nusa Tenggara Timur Province) have been spearing and landing sperm whales by hand for at least six centuries. Despite the ongoing economic and religous transition, the society of this tiny village has not lost a single bit of their pride nor their identity.
    Indonesia-Lembata-Lamalera-257.jpg
  • Lamalera seems to remain largely unaffected from ongoing modernization. The culture of fine teamwork and a system of sharing and exchanging sea harvest is well preserved as in medieval times. The Lamalerans live the most simple life a modern person could imagine. Usually, a family of six shares only 30-40 m2 plus some yard. Under the eaves of each hovel and within the yards, blackened bits of whale meat or pale yellow cuts of manta ray hang out to parch. Their furniture involves a couple of plastic chairs they will stitch together again when falling apart. Cupboards I have seen rarely - There wouldn’t be much stuff to store anyway. When you witness how a young boy is mixing coffee into his rice from yesterday, so that it’s not too dry to eat, may slightly change your perceptions of what you’ve thought is a simple life. A local credit union opened in town 2 years ago, offering loans for villagers to pay for modern needs like petrol, electricity bills and their children’s education. Ever since many villagers have already learned that loans cause other problems, and stay away from the debt trap. A few bad catches, they confess, and they would fall behind on their payments and slide deeper into deficit. It puts unhealthy pressure on them while catching fish. Thus they prefer to earn little, step by step, it lets them sleep better.<br />
___<br />
<br />
The clans inhabiting the tiny village of Lamalera, on the sunbaked Lembata island (Nusa Tenggara Timur Province) have been spearing and landing sperm whales by hand for at least six centuries. Despite the ongoing economic and religous transition, the society of this tiny village has not lost a single bit of their pride nor their identity.
    Indonesia-Lembata-Lamalera-216.jpg
  • Lamalera seems to remain largely unaffected from ongoing modernization. The culture of fine teamwork and a system of sharing and exchanging sea harvest is well preserved as in medieval times. The Lamalerans live the most simple life a modern person could imagine. Usually, a family of six shares only 30-40 m2 plus some yard. Under the eaves of each hovel and within the yards, blackened bits of whale meat or pale yellow cuts of manta ray hang out to parch. Their furniture involves a couple of plastic chairs they will stitch together again when falling apart. Cupboards I have seen rarely - There wouldn’t be much stuff to store anyway. When you witness how a young boy is mixing coffee into his rice from yesterday, so that it’s not too dry to eat, may slightly change your perceptions of what you’ve thought is a simple life. A local credit union opened in town 2 years ago, offering loans for villagers to pay for modern needs like petrol, electricity bills and their children’s education. Ever since many villagers have already learned that loans cause other problems, and stay away from the debt trap. A few bad catches, they confess, and they would fall behind on their payments and slide deeper into deficit. It puts unhealthy pressure on them while catching fish. Thus they prefer to earn little, step by step, it lets them sleep better.<br />
___<br />
<br />
The clans inhabiting the tiny village of Lamalera, on the sunbaked Lembata island (Nusa Tenggara Timur Province) have been spearing and landing sperm whales by hand for at least six centuries. Despite the ongoing economic and religous transition, the society of this tiny village has not lost a single bit of their pride nor their identity.
    Indonesia-Lembata-Lamalera-120.jpg
  • Lamalera seems to remain largely unaffected from ongoing modernization. The culture of fine teamwork and a system of sharing and exchanging sea harvest is well preserved as in medieval times. The Lamalerans live the most simple life a modern person could imagine. Usually, a family of six shares only 30-40 m2 plus some yard. Under the eaves of each hovel and within the yards, blackened bits of whale meat or pale yellow cuts of manta ray hang out to parch. Their furniture involves a couple of plastic chairs they will stitch together again when falling apart. Cupboards I have seen rarely - There wouldn’t be much stuff to store anyway. When you witness how a young boy is mixing coffee into his rice from yesterday, so that it’s not too dry to eat, may slightly change your perceptions of what you’ve thought is a simple life. A local credit union opened in town 2 years ago, offering loans for villagers to pay for modern needs like petrol, electricity bills and their children’s education. Ever since many villagers have already learned that loans cause other problems, and stay away from the debt trap. A few bad catches, they confess, and they would fall behind on their payments and slide deeper into deficit. It puts unhealthy pressure on them while catching fish. Thus they prefer to earn little, step by step, it lets them sleep better.<br />
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The clans inhabiting the tiny village of Lamalera, on the sunbaked Lembata island (Nusa Tenggara Timur Province) have been spearing and landing sperm whales by hand for at least six centuries. Despite the ongoing economic and religous transition, the society of this tiny village has not lost a single bit of their pride nor their identity.
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  • Lamalera seems to remain largely unaffected from ongoing modernization. The culture of fine teamwork and a system of sharing and exchanging sea harvest is well preserved as in medieval times. The Lamalerans live the most simple life a modern person could imagine. Usually, a family of six shares only 30-40 m2 plus some yard. Under the eaves of each hovel and within the yards, blackened bits of whale meat or pale yellow cuts of manta ray hang out to parch. Their furniture involves a couple of plastic chairs they will stitch together again when falling apart. Cupboards I have seen rarely - There wouldn’t be much stuff to store anyway. When you witness how a young boy is mixing coffee into his rice from yesterday, so that it’s not too dry to eat, may slightly change your perceptions of what you’ve thought is a simple life. A local credit union opened in town 2 years ago, offering loans for villagers to pay for modern needs like petrol, electricity bills and their children’s education. Ever since many villagers have already learned that loans cause other problems, and stay away from the debt trap. A few bad catches, they confess, and they would fall behind on their payments and slide deeper into deficit. It puts unhealthy pressure on them while catching fish. Thus they prefer to earn little, step by step, it lets them sleep better.<br />
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The clans inhabiting the tiny village of Lamalera, on the sunbaked Lembata island (Nusa Tenggara Timur Province) have been spearing and landing sperm whales by hand for at least six centuries. Despite the ongoing economic and religous transition, the society of this tiny village has not lost a single bit of their pride nor their identity.
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  • Lamalera seems to remain largely unaffected from ongoing modernization. The culture of fine teamwork and a system of sharing and exchanging sea harvest is well preserved as in medieval times. The Lamalerans live the most simple life a modern person could imagine. Usually, a family of six shares only 30-40 m2 plus some yard. Under the eaves of each hovel and within the yards, blackened bits of whale meat or pale yellow cuts of manta ray hang out to parch. Their furniture involves a couple of plastic chairs they will stitch together again when falling apart. Cupboards I have seen rarely - There wouldn’t be much stuff to store anyway. When you witness how a young boy is mixing coffee into his rice from yesterday, so that it’s not too dry to eat, may slightly change your perceptions of what you’ve thought is a simple life. A local credit union opened in town 2 years ago, offering loans for villagers to pay for modern needs like petrol, electricity bills and their children’s education. Ever since many villagers have already learned that loans cause other problems, and stay away from the debt trap. A few bad catches, they confess, and they would fall behind on their payments and slide deeper into deficit. It puts unhealthy pressure on them while catching fish. Thus they prefer to earn little, step by step, it lets them sleep better.<br />
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The clans inhabiting the tiny village of Lamalera, on the sunbaked Lembata island (Nusa Tenggara Timur Province) have been spearing and landing sperm whales by hand for at least six centuries. Despite the ongoing economic and religous transition, the society of this tiny village has not lost a single bit of their pride nor their identity.
    Indonesia-Lembata-Lamalera-12.jpg
  • Lamalera seems to remain largely unaffected from ongoing modernization. The culture of fine teamwork and a system of sharing and exchanging sea harvest is well preserved as in medieval times. The Lamalerans live the most simple life a modern person could imagine. Usually, a family of six shares only 30-40 m2 plus some yard. Under the eaves of each hovel and within the yards, blackened bits of whale meat or pale yellow cuts of manta ray hang out to parch. Their furniture involves a couple of plastic chairs they will stitch together again when falling apart. Cupboards I have seen rarely - There wouldn’t be much stuff to store anyway. When you witness how a young boy is mixing coffee into his rice from yesterday, so that it’s not too dry to eat, may slightly change your perceptions of what you’ve thought is a simple life. A local credit union opened in town 2 years ago, offering loans for villagers to pay for modern needs like petrol, electricity bills and their children’s education. Ever since many villagers have already learned that loans cause other problems, and stay away from the debt trap. A few bad catches, they confess, and they would fall behind on their payments and slide deeper into deficit. It puts unhealthy pressure on them while catching fish. Thus they prefer to earn little, step by step, it lets them sleep better.<br />
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The clans inhabiting the tiny village of Lamalera, on the sunbaked Lembata island (Nusa Tenggara Timur Province) have been spearing and landing sperm whales by hand for at least six centuries. Despite the ongoing economic and religous transition, the society of this tiny village has not lost a single bit of their pride nor their identity.
    Indonesia-Lembata-Lamalera-19.jpg
  • Lamalera seems to remain largely unaffected from ongoing modernization. The culture of fine teamwork and a system of sharing and exchanging sea harvest is well preserved as in medieval times. The Lamalerans live the most simple life a modern person could imagine. Usually, a family of six shares only 30-40 m2 plus some yard. Under the eaves of each hovel and within the yards, blackened bits of whale meat or pale yellow cuts of manta ray hang out to parch. Their furniture involves a couple of plastic chairs they will stitch together again when falling apart. Cupboards I have seen rarely - There wouldn’t be much stuff to store anyway. When you witness how a young boy is mixing coffee into his rice from yesterday, so that it’s not too dry to eat, may slightly change your perceptions of what you’ve thought is a simple life. A local credit union opened in town 2 years ago, offering loans for villagers to pay for modern needs like petrol, electricity bills and their children’s education. Ever since many villagers have already learned that loans cause other problems, and stay away from the debt trap. A few bad catches, they confess, and they would fall behind on their payments and slide deeper into deficit. It puts unhealthy pressure on them while catching fish. Thus they prefer to earn little, step by step, it lets them sleep better.<br />
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The clans inhabiting the tiny village of Lamalera, on the sunbaked Lembata island (Nusa Tenggara Timur Province) have been spearing and landing sperm whales by hand for at least six centuries. Despite the ongoing economic and religous transition, the society of this tiny village has not lost a single bit of their pride nor their identity.
    Indonesia-Lembata-Lamalera-14.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal. The Insect Tribe from Swagup Village, some hours upstream from Ambunti during their performance. The Swagup people are fierce crocodile hunters and among the main suppliers of Crocodile skin for Ismael's farm in Pagwi.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal. The Insect Tribe from Swagup Village, some hours upstream from Ambunti during their performance. The Swagup people are fierce crocodile hunters and among the main suppliers of Crocodile skin for Ismael's farm in Pagwi.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-464.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal. The Insect Tribe from Swagup Village, some hours upstream from Ambunti during their performance. The Swagup people are fierce crocodile hunters and among the main suppliers of Crocodile skin for Ismael's farm in Pagwi.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-460.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal. The Insect Tribe from Swagup Village, some hours upstream from Ambunti during their performance. The Swagup people are fierce crocodile hunters and among the main suppliers of Crocodile skin for Ismael's farm in Pagwi.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-432.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-395.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal. The Insect Tribe from Swagup Village, some hours upstream from Ambunti during their performance. The Swagup people are fierce crocodile hunters and among the main suppliers of Crocodile skin for Ismael's farm in Pagwi.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-388.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-396.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal. The Insect Tribe from Swagup Village, some hours upstream from Ambunti during their performance. The Swagup people are fierce crocodile hunters and among the main suppliers of Crocodile skin for Ismael's farm in Pagwi.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-361.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal. The Insect Tribe from Swagup Village, some hours upstream from Ambunti during their performance. The Swagup people are fierce crocodile hunters and among the main suppliers of Crocodile skin for Ismael's farm in Pagwi.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-351.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal. The Insect Tribe from Swagup Village, some hours upstream from Ambunti during their performance. The Swagup people are fierce crocodile hunters and among the main suppliers of Crocodile skin for Ismael's farm in Pagwi.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-312.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-269.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-264.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-241.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-185.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-171.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-157.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-155.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-152.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-139.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-129.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-127.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-74.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-52.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-24.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-613.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-610.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-609.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-608.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-604.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
    Papua_Newguinea_Sepik-601.jpg
  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal. The Insect Tribe from Swagup Village, some hours upstream from Ambunti during their performance. The Swagup people are fierce crocodile hunters and among the main suppliers of Crocodile skin for Ismael's farm in Pagwi.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal. The Insect Tribe from Swagup Village, some hours upstream from Ambunti during their performance. The Swagup people are fierce crocodile hunters and among the main suppliers of Crocodile skin for Ismael's farm in Pagwi.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal. The Insect Tribe from Swagup Village, some hours upstream from Ambunti during their performance. The Swagup people are fierce crocodile hunters and among the main suppliers of Crocodile skin for Ismael's farm in Pagwi.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal. The Insect Tribe from Swagup Village, some hours upstream from Ambunti during their performance. The Swagup people are fierce crocodile hunters and among the main suppliers of Crocodile skin for Ismael's farm in Pagwi.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal. The Insect Tribe from Swagup Village, some hours upstream from Ambunti during their performance. The Swagup people are fierce crocodile hunters and among the main suppliers of Crocodile skin for Ismael's farm in Pagwi.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal. The Insect Tribe from Swagup Village, some hours upstream from Ambunti during their performance. The Swagup people are fierce crocodile hunters and among the main suppliers of Crocodile skin for Ismael's farm in Pagwi.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal. The Insect Tribe from Swagup Village, some hours upstream from Ambunti during their performance. The Swagup people are fierce crocodile hunters and among the main suppliers of Crocodile skin for Ismael's farm in Pagwi.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
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  • Crocodile Festival Ambunti 2018. Known as one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region theSepik River is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations. The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal. The Insect Tribe from Swagup Village, some hours upstream from Ambunti during their performance. The Swagup people are fierce crocodile hunters and among the main suppliers of Crocodile skin for Ismael's farm in Pagwi.
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