Baliem
Valley is home to the Dani, Yali and Lani are located around the Jayawijaya
Mountains. Located at an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea make this spot
temperature can reach 10-15 degrees Celsius at night. Here, you can see and
interact directly with the native tribes who still wear penis gourds for men
and tassel skirt for her.
In
August, Baliem become tourist attractions in Papua, which attracts many
tourists. During the three-day annual event is held Baliem Valley Festival.
This festival is actually a way of government to abolish tribal war that often
occur here. Tribal war has been banned, instead held this festival that
transforms the war into the performing arts and culture to invite tourists.
In
a war in this festival, there is a scenario run. Usually war will begin with
the abduction of women one of the tribes or theft of livestock pigs being here.
Furthermore, the war will take place beginning with tribal dances and
accompanied by traditional music. In addition to the war, there is also
competition between villages pig races and grilled pork feast. You can also buy
handicrafts handiwork of local tribes.
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