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EM3a
Middle Sepik Safari
7 nights ex-Wewak
This package features five days exploring the
Middle Sepik villages, one day in Wewak and one day visiting the
offshore
islands
of Kairiru
and Muschu. The Middle Sepik villages are rich in animistic cultural beliefs
and produce a prolific range of cultural
artefacts such as wall masks, figurines, bilum bags, flutes, drums, implements,
body decorations and bride-price shell money. Each village has its
own unique
artistic style.
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EM3b
Lower Sepik Safari 7 nights
This
package features five days exploring the Lower Sepik villages, one
day in Wewak and one day visiting the offshore islands of Kairiru
and Muschu.
The people of the Lower Sepik are prolific artisans, producing a wide range
of cultural artefacts both for every day use and for sale. Their signature
artifact is the story board (see left) which is unique in Papua New Guinea.
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EM3d
Taste of the Sepik 4 nights
This
short package takes you up the Keram River, a tributary of the
Sepik, to Chimondo and Kambot villages,
where you will be able to take in a broad selection of river experiences
in a short time, including riding the river in a motor canoe, viewing artisans
at work on carvings and other artefacts, inspect a Haus Tambaran (men's
spirit house), mix informally with the village people, observe the making
and cooking of the staple food, sago, and witness a Sepik style sing-sing
performance featuring all-traditional costume.
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EM20 Discover Papuan Gulf Art 10 nights
Daru, Balimo,
Baimuru, Kikori, Kerema
Follow in the footsteps of Frank Hurley, Australian explorer,
photographer and movie maker who visited this area in the 1920s and documented
the local culture and art. |
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DECEMBER
2009 - PNG TRADITIONAL POTTERY TOUR 10 NIGHTS
Tufi (Wanigela), Lae (Zumin), Goroka (Asaro), Madang (BilBil),
Sepik River (Aibom)
Tour dates and itinerary still being finalised. |