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IT used to be the custom to chop off a joint of a finger or part of the ear when a relative died. Due to the heavey military and police presence around Wamena, however, this practice has now been discontinued.
I don't know what this leaf is but in the Yalimo people rub it all over their bodies to treat aches and pains. I tried to pick it up and it caused an acute burning sensation, so much so that I had to drop it immediately. It also bought me out in a rash. Somehow it didn't have the same effect on the Yalis!
These p*nis gourd that is the traditional "clothing" of the West Papuan Highlanders. They vary in style from place to place. Koteka is actually a word from the west Highlands that has become a common way to referring to it in Bahasa Baru, or "New Language". Each group of people has its own word for the thing in their own language.
People believe strongly in this. In the Yalimo I was told that people from the Kimyal and Mek areas can get inside your stomach and make you ill, and that they can change into birds and snakes.
Baliem Valley Resort Wamena
2 Reviews and 10 Opinions Appearently the only hotel in Wamena for online booking
Swiss-Belhotel Papua Jayapura
1 Review and 15 Opinions I am a frequent guest in this hotel although my house is only 5 minutes drive from the hotel. The...
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Q: Hi, I live in Jakarta and speak some Indonesian. I have some questions about the best way to book flights in Papua....
A: airlines such as AMA are not comercial airline, I believe you won't be able to book any ticket from where you are. more info at www.ama-papua.com
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