The End of Traditional Music, Dance, and Body Decoration in Bosavi, Papua New Guinea
Author(s)
Title
The End of Traditional Music, Dance, and Body Decoration in Bosavi, Papua New Guinea
Publication Type
Language
eng
Number of Pages
22
Location
Papua New Guinea
Keywords
music
dance
decoration
demise
Relevance to ICH Safeguarding
Description
Originally published in 1978, this study highlights changes brought about by the Australian government (as the colonial power), social and political changes during Christian evangelization, and the suppression of traditional ceremonies. Although focused on the Bosavi area of Southern Highlands Province, the areas of concern are widely applicable to many other parts of the country. Noted changes concern attitudes towards witchcraft, violence, the ceremonial hunting lodge, traditional ceremonies, mortuary customs, local aspirations towards development, Christian missions and missionaries, and evangelical intimidation, concluding with an assessment of the present situation and thoughts for the future.
Book/Journal Title
Publisher
Cultural Survival, Inc.
Place of Publication
Oxford
Date of Publication
1981
Pages
1-22
Academic Field
anthropology
ethnomusicology
Community/Ethnic Group
Bosavi
Kaluli
Contributor
Active Contribution
Papua New Guinea, FY 2024