Papua New Guinea: The Fire Dance
- Episode aired Feb 3, 2020
- 27m
For important affairs, the Baining tribesmen create masks representing the Spirit of the Forest. A great fire is then lit in the village, and villagers adorning masks dance on the burning em... Read allFor important affairs, the Baining tribesmen create masks representing the Spirit of the Forest. A great fire is then lit in the village, and villagers adorning masks dance on the burning embers to prove they are stronger than the flames.For important affairs, the Baining tribesmen create masks representing the Spirit of the Forest. A great fire is then lit in the village, and villagers adorning masks dance on the burning embers to prove they are stronger than the flames.