61. Papua New Guinea Overview --Melanesian Cultural Heritage Management Identificati Melanesian Cultural Heritage Management Identification Study. papau new guinea MenuLonely Planet Destination Papua new guinea Travel Advisory, 1994 (gopher http://life.csu.edu.au/~dspennem/MCHMIS/PNG_Ovw.html

Melanesian Cultural Heritage Management Identification Study A project coordinated by the Johnstone Centre of Parks, Recreation and Heritage Charles Sturt University Country Information - Papua New Guinea Geography Info Political Info International Conventions Heritage Agencies ... Oral Traditions As a background to the project a set of country-related internet information sources was compiled, which have a bearing on the subject matter. This compilation does not claim to be comprehensive as we have ommitted material deemed of very doubtful quality and origin or which is only tangentially relevant. Material marked with a star bullet ( ) is maintained on the server of the Johnstone Centre of Parks, Recreation and Heritage The provision of the material and links on these pages does not constitute an endorsement of the validity and accuracy of the material by the national or provincial government(s) of Papua New Guinea, nor by the Pacific Forum, the European Union, Charles Sturt University, the Johnstone Centre of Parks, Recreation and Heritage, or the authors. Papua New Guinea Entry in the 1992 CIA World Fact Book Papua New Guinea Entry in the 1994 CIA World Fact Book Papua New Guinea (from Commonwealth Games pages) Michael Ogden's Melanesia An excellent source of WWW sites related to Melanesia.

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Mark Busse Qualifications PhD University of California at San Diego 1987 MA University of Chicago, 1978 Appointed to the University of Auckland 2002 Previous Positions 1990-1999 Papua New Guinea National Museum Areas of Field Research Papua New Guinea Theoretical Interests Economic anthropology, material culture, visual anthropology, intellectual property, kinship and marriage, gender, inequality, adaptations to climate change Areas of Research Supervision Topics dealing with Papua New Guinea peoples and societies, visual anthropology, economic anthropology, material culture, adaptations to climate change Present Research I am currently collaborating with Dr Jon Barnett of the University of Melbourne on research concerning human adaptation to climate variability in the Pacific. I am also writing about aspects of material culture and intellectual property in Papua New Guinea based on my work at the Papua New Guinea National Museum. Past Research Ethnographic research among Boazi-speaking peoples of the Lake Murray Middle Fly area, Papua New Guinea (1982 to present).

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Papua New Guinea When both Margaret Meade and Jacques Cousteau are passionate about the same destination, you know it is truly something special. The essence of Papua New Guinea begins and ends with its warm, smiling faces, its extraordinarily preserved traditional cultures and its raw physical beauty. In the Highlands, attendance at a traditional sing-sing is your chance to absorb the richness of time-honored tribal rituals as expressed in song, dance and vividly colorful hand-crafted costumes. Along the Sepik River, cruise to mystical villages where spirit houses abound and the preserved art form of woodcarving is mastered by skilled makers of incredible masks, figures and musical instruments. Take lessons in woodcarving or sago-making from your village hosts. The natural beauty of Papua New Guinea stretches from towering mountains to lush valleys to sparkling seas to mighty rivers. Experience pristine nature at its glorious best - from rare species of brightly colored birds to beautiful wild orchids and so much more. The enchanting faces of the village children, the soulful pride of tribal cultures and the deep spirituality of ancient practices make your visit to this land a lasting journey for the heart, the soul and the mind.

65. Where Do You Want To Go Birding In Papua New Guinea Today? .. papau new guinea Trip Report April 2nd 18th, 2000. By Phil Gregory. Thiswas a Parrot Data birding and cultural tour of Papua new guinea, home to http://www.camacdonald.com/birding/papapuanewguineahtm.htm

Birding Factoids 646 species 10 of the 20 families endemic to Australia and Oceania are present. 2 families are unique to New Guniea: berrypeckers and tit/crested berrypeckers. 86 endemic species 83 threatened and near-threatened species 3 week trip expectation - about 300 species Papua New Guinea Hotspots Papua New Guinea Specialities Christian Artuso Stefan Tewinkel Dan Cowell Tom Tarrant ... Annotated Ramsar List - Papua New Guinea . This site contains brief information on: Lake Kutubu Tonda Wildlife Management Area Birding in Papua New Guinea - If birds are your special interest, then Papua New Guinea (PNG) is the place to be. Over 700 species of birds can be found in PNG including 38 of the 43 known species of the exotic Bird of Paradise. There are numerous other birds of distinction including the cassowary which stands at 1.8 meters high and can weigh up to 59 kg, and the Crowned Pidgeon which is the size of a turkey. Birdwatching in Papua New Guinea - This is the land of Birds of Paradise, Pesquet's Parrot, Eclectus, Fruit doves, Fig Parrots, and many others. Because of its astounding variety of habitats, New Guinea supports over 700 species of birds. Birdwatching Indonesia, West Papua

66. Guidez.net: Papua New Guinea of State). papau new guinea is rich in natural resources, including minerals, timber,and fish, and produces a variety of commercial agricultural products. http://www.guidez.net/place=462/show=articles

Subscribe to the FREE Guidez.net newsletter. Your personal travel guide Home About Help My Guidez.net ... add place Sights add sight show more Papua New Guinea show sights ... Transportation Sights add sight show more Articles Pictures ... Flag and Population by Guidez.net (source: CIA WorldFactBook) Flag description: divided diagonally from upper hoist-side corner; the upper triangle is red with a soaring yellow bird of paradise centered; the lower triangle is ..... read more Geography and Economy by Guidez.net (source: CIA WorldFactBook) The eastern half of the island of New Guinea - second largest in the world - was divided between Germany (north) and the UK (south) ..... read more Economy by Guidez.net (source: US Department of State) Papau New Guinea is rich in natural resources, including minerals, timber, and fish, and produces a variety of commercial agricultural products. The economy generally can ..... read more Foreign relations by Guidez.net (source: US Department of State) Papua New Guinea's foreign policy reflects close ties with Australia and other traditional allies and cooperative relations with neighboring countries. Its views on international political ..... read more Government and political conditions by Guidez.net (source: US Department of State)

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68. Maskarade Mask Shop - Multi-Cultural Masks Inventory And Ordering home, INVENTORY FOR MULTICULTURAL MASKS Click on a picture to go to the theatrefor a private Made by the Iatmul tribe, Tambanam Village, papau new guinea. http://www.themaskstore.com/inv-multi-cultural.htm

INVENTORY FOR MULTI-CULTURAL MASKS Click on a picture to go to the theatre for a private screening with a larger picture. Ancestor 1 Material Dimensions : 20 x 13 Price Ancestor 2 Material Dimensions : 20 x 13 Price Dream Mask Material Dimensions : 14 x 9 Price Dan Mask on Stand Material Dimensions : 9 x 5 Price Java Man Wearable! Hand painted carved wood w/human hair. Made in Indonesia. Material Dimensions : 9 x 7 Price Face Plaque Material Dimensions : 20 x 8 Price Wedding Mask Hand-carved wood plaque w/two faces blending into one to represent the merging of two souls in matrimony. Carved in Ghana. Material : Wood Dimensions : 19 x 10 Price Small Bird Mask Material Dimensions : 13 x 6 Price Beaded Benin Mask Material Dimensions : 17 x 7 Price Soothsayer Material : Wood Dimensions : 26 x 11 Price Fang Mask Hand carved wood w/inlaid brass. Handmade in Ghana.

69. Festivals In The South Pacific Islands - Jasons South Pacific Islands Travel Cha Papua new guinea papau new guinea s tribal festivals draw thousands of spectatorsto experience cultural displays of traditional dance, crafts and rituals. http://www.pi-travel.co.nz/festivals/index.cfm

Accommodation Things to do Transport www.jasons.com ... Contact details australia Flag Choice Hotels Budget Motel Chain Qrama AVIS new zealand Top 10 Holiday Parks Qualmark search Queenstown Visitor Guide Backpackers ... LOTR film locations Festivals in the South Pacific Fiji Fiji is famous for its spectacular firewalking displays. This ancient religious ceremony requires great strength and discipline of the mind, body and spirit and participants must observe strict traditional protocol before walking on the red-hot stones. Firewalking in Fiji originated on the island of Beqa and this is the only place where a genuine ceremony can be found. According to Fijian mythology, Tui Qalita was granted the ability to walk barefooted on white-hot stones by a God called Veli. Traditionally Gods are summoned to observe the performance before it begins. The Cook Islands During the week leading up to 1 November, the people of the Cook Islands prepare for All Souls Day, cleaning family graves and adorning them with frangipani garlands and candles. This special day is held to honour their ancestors and is celebrated with gifts of food, drink and flowers, which are taken to family graves. Although it is a Catholic tradition, All Souls Day is practised by all Cook Islanders. At night, the candles are lit and left to burn out. Papua New Guinea Papau New Guinea's tribal festivals draw thousands of spectators to experience cultural displays of traditional dance, crafts and rituals. The annual Mt Hagan Show held in August features more than 50 'Sing Sing' groups. Dressed in bilas (traditional costumes) of elaborate headdresses and shell breastplates, hundreds of dancers whirl to beating drums. The country's largest clan gathering is held in September at Goroka in the Highland province. This spectacular cultural festival draws 70-100 Sing Sing groups from around the country.

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72. Papua New Guinea :: Papau New Guinea:: Where We Work:: Adelbert Mountains Mountains are the home to unique flora and fauna and strong cultural traditions about15.5 miles northwest of Madang Township on the north coast of new guinea. http://nature.org/wherewework/asiapacific/papuanewguinea/work/art6725.html

Papua New Guinea Home Contact Us Places We Work How We Work ... Postcards Adelbert Mountains Rain forest Village woman from Adelbert area Cloaked in lowland rainforest and sparsely populated, the Adelbert Mountains are the home to unique flora and fauna and strong cultural traditions. Location The Adelbert project area encompasses approximately 965 square miles of the western Adelbert Mountains and lies about 15.5 miles northwest of Madang Township on the north coast of New Guinea. Its topography is mostly mountainous with steep dissecting valleys, which at lower altitudes grade into broader riverbeds. The area is subject to frequent, though moderate seismic activity. Flora and Fauna This geographically young region is remarkably diverse with an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 species of vascular plants. In 1999 the Conservancy conducted a partial botanical assessment of the area and identified nine new plant species (two of which were named for Consevancy scientists). The Adelbert Mountains are home to more than 700 species of birds, including 38 of the world’s 43 species of bird of paradise, the lesser and magnificent birds of paradise among them. The rare fire-maned bowerbird also makes its home in the area, and can be found nowhere else on Earth. Tree kangaroos, giant bandicoots, alpine wallabies and critically endangered bougainville monkey-faced flying foxes all roam the region’s strikingly rich habitat.

73. IRIAN JAYA (WEST PAPUA, NEW GUINEA): THE QUEST FOR INDEPENDENCE-DECEMBER 1, 2000 December 2. That means the flag is banned from the Cultural Center, the of Irian Jayaare of Melanesian background, like their papau new guinea neighbors, and http://www.angelfire.com/journal/issues/irian120100.html

var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "angelfire.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" IRIAN JAYA (WEST PAPUA, NEW GUINEA): THE QUEST FOR INDEPENDENCE-DECEMBER 1, 2000 TO RELATED LINKS Irian Jaya Home Page Issues Home Page THE RECORD -LINKS TO RECENT NEWS ON THE IRIAN JAYA QUEST FOR INDEPENDENCE THE RECORD DECEMBER 1, 2000 TO The Jakarta Post December 30, 2000 PDP leaders move to Abepura penitentiary JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): After about one month under Irian Jaya police custody, five proindependence leaders of the Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) were moved from the Jayapura Police cell to the Abepura penitentiary on Friday. They were transported in a car heavily guarded by police officers to the penitentiary, some 15 kilometers from Jayapura Police Headquarters. According to Syamsul Alam, the acting head of the Jayapura Prosecutors' Office, Theys Hiyo Eluay, Thaha Al Hamid, Rev. Herman Awom, Don Flassy and Jhon Mambor are now under the charge of the Prosecutors' Office, meaning that the legal process was developing.

74. IRIAN JAYA (WEST PAPUA, NEW GUINEA): THE QUEST FOR INDEPENDENCE-AUGUST 20, 2000 IRIAN JAYA (WEST PAPUA, new guinea) THE QUEST FOR INDEPENDENCE rich copper and golddeposits in West papau, a remote The new company, to be partly owned by the http://www.angelfire.com/journal/issues/irian082000.html

var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "angelfire.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" IRIAN JAYA (WEST PAPUA, NEW GUINEA): THE QUEST FOR INDEPENDENCE-AUGUST 20, 2000 TO AUGUST 31, 2000 RELATED LINKS Irian Jaya Home Page Issues Home Page THE RECORD -LINKS TO RECENT NEWS ON THE IRIAN JAYA QUEST FOR INDEPENDENCE THE RECORD AUGUST 20, 2000 TO AUGUST 31, 2000 Subj: KABAR-IRIAN: [EN] Military controls log trading Date: 8/21/00 7:21:17 PM Central Daylight Time From: admin@irja.org Sender: owner-kabar-irian@irja.org Reply-to: admin@irja.org To: kabar-irian@irja.org Too much mail? Try our digest version. Info available at http://www.irja.org/conf.htm The Jakarta Post.com Across the Archipelago August 22, 2000 Military controls log trading JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Local forestry guards have complained that their duty of controlling log trading has been taken over by the military without any official authorization. Forestry Security Task Force (Jagawana) coordinator Freddy Wanda said military personnel from the Abepura Military District office had established a new post in Nafri village and force log owners to pay levies. Freddy insisted his office had been given authority to

75. Forestry Insights Africa drifting to the north, South America to the west and Australia, with its marginalislands of Tasmania, new Zealand and papau new guinea, drifting off to http://www.insights.co.nz/story_behind_ia.aspx

Earth's Most Versatile Resource Evolution of Wood Products Sheer Size The Giant Kauri ... Global Trade Liberalisation Industry Who's Who Industry Who's Who NZ Forest Industries Council NZ Forest Owners Association NZ Farm Forestry Association ... NZ Forest Research Forestry In The Regions Plantation Species Radiata Pine Douglas Fir Other Softwoods ... Otago / Southland ISOLATION AND ANTIQUITY It is now generally accepted that the southern hemisphere continents and the landmass of India were once part of a single southern continent called Gondwanaland. Click on the image to view a map of Gondwanaland. This huge landmass straddled the South Pole during the Carboniferous and Permian periods. However, by the Triassic and Jurassic periods (230-150 million years ago) the New Zealand and Tasmanian landmasses had started to move away. The last links to Australia probably existed until the Cretaceous period (135-100 million years ago) by which time the Tasman Sea was opening up. By this time the ancestors of many of the plants now found in our podocarp forests were established on the landmass that was to become New Zealand. During the Cretaceous period, Gondwanaland continued to break up with India and Africa drifting to the north, South America to the west and Australia, with its marginal islands of Tasmania, New Zealand and Papau New Guinea, drifting off to the east. Antarctica remained over the South Pole.

76. Dive Global Destination :: Papua New Guinea It is indeed a destination that offers a multitude of cultural diversity, beauty,its papau new guinea has too many excellent dive sites to mention here. http://www.diveglobal.com/explore_destinations/destinations/micronesia/papua.asp

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77. Pacific Islands Cassette Tapes Collection - Subject Portals - Library - Universi 98/40. papau Annexation and Administration. Joyce, Roger B. 75/51. Papua new guinea.Sanguma. 90/34. Samoan Cultural and Sacred Music. Samoan Adventist Singers, NZ. http://library.canterbury.ac.nz/mb/pacific/tapes_pacific.shtml

UC Home Courses Departments Library ... Pacific Islands Portal Page Contents Lectures, speeches and stories Musical Library Links Library Home Library Catalogue Electronic Resources Subject Portals ... Ask a Librarian Pacific Islands Cassette Tapes Collection Lectures, speeches and stories Title Speaker Cassette No. Atoll Politics Continued : Politics in Kiribati the 1994 Elections Teiwaki, Roniti Chatham Islands Liner, Philip Community and Identity : The Chinese in the Pacific Islands Willmott, Bill Contemporary Development in Pacific Studies:Pacific Politics Scholarship New Zealand Perfect, Chris Historians and Christianity in the Pacific Islands Lange, Raeburn I Muri Atu I te Paerangi [Cook Islands] Frisbie, Johnny Images of Islanders in Pacific War Photographs Lindstrom, Lamont Nisiology and Foreign Policy Behaviour : The Case of the Island Microstates Neemia, Uentabo O miti and Ata Vali: Dreams and Pinted Pictures Feu'u, Fatu Pacific Islands Non-Government Organisations: Civil Society's Political Activitist Roughan, John

78. Biographies Listed By Title Or Country Affairs Earl Anthony Wayne, Assistant Secretary Educational and Cultural AffairsPatricia Panama, Linda Ellen Watt papau new guinea Robert Wendell http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/biog/c7647.htm

Bureau of Public Affairs Electronic Information and Publications Office Biographies Biographies Listed by Title or Country Secretary and Deputy Secretary of State Under Secretaries Assistant Secretaries and Equivalent Rank Other Senior Officials ... Chiefs of Mission Listed by Country or Organization Biographies Listed by Title or Country Secretary and Deputy Secretary of State Secretary of State: Colin L. Powell Deputy Secretary: Richard L. Armitage Under Secretaries Global Affairs: Paula Dobriansky Arms Control and International Security: John R. Bolton Economic, Business, and Agricultural Affairs: Alan P. Larson Management: Grant S. Green, Jr. ... Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs: Margaret DeB. Tutwiler Assistant Secretaries and Equivalent Rank Administration, William A. Eaton, Assistant Secretary African Affairs: Snyder, Charles R., Acting Assistant Secretary Arms Control: Stephen G. Rademaker Civil Rights: Barbara Pope, Assistant Secretary ... Western Hemisphere Affairs: Roger F. Noriega Other Senior Officials Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary, Dr. George H. Atkinson Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues: Edward B. O'Donnell, Rank of Ambassador War Crimes Issues: Pierre-Richard Prosper, Ambassador-at-Large Chiefs of Mission Listed by Country or Organization Afghanistan Coordinator: William B. Taylor, Jr.

79. - Cold Steel International Ltd CICATRIZATION highlights the native people of papau new guinea cutting their Tattooednation is found in new Zealand among Tattoo) as a sign of cultural pride. http://www.coldsteel.co.uk/articles/BodyArtExpo.html

For the past few months there has been an exhibit with a difference on display at the New York Natural history museum: A BODY ARTS EXPO! We were fortunate enough to visit this fascinating display, and were really impressed by the amazing amount of information and exhibits on show. We spent 4 hours wandering around looking at the ancient artefacts; reading the detailed and well researched text and watching the two short films highlighting ancient and modern day body modification practices. Unfortunately photography and video-recording were not permitted, but note taking was allowed - so use your imagination to picture the scene as I explain to you what we saw. After purchasing tickets (at $15 each, which included full museum access) we took the elevator to the 4th floor and saw a huge tattooed banner advertising that we had found the correct venue. We entered through glass doors down a small corridor with exhibits placed along the walls. These exhibits were a combination of everything that we could expect to see inside - a mixture of old and new body modification rituals: The classic 1984 tattooed photo of Horiyoshi III cradling his infant son; An old painting of a native American woman holding a baby in a head re-shaping papoose device; a life size painting of Edith Burchett fully tattooed by her husband (George Burchett) from the early 1900's. He is credited with tattooing King Alfonso of Spain, King Frederick of Denmark and King George V of Great Britain. These varied visual displays captivate all who enter into this darkened corridor. It intrigues the visitor and makes you want to see and learn more. It throws the history of these bizarre practises in your face and entices you to open your mind as you walk further in.

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HOME WORLDWIDE Demographic Trends Overview ... Resources Demographic Trends by Subregion East and southeast Asia UNFPA has programmes in the following East and Southeast Asian countries Young people (under 25 years) constitute a sizeable and growing proportion of the population and their reproductive health concerns are a major issue, especially in view of the spreading HIV/AIDS pandemic. The large ageing population is emerging as an area of concern. Declining fertility and increasing longevity mean that the number of older people is getting larger relative to those in their working years. Several of these countries have witnessed marked improvements in the areas of health, nutrition and education. However, some continue to grapple with low per capita income, rapid urbanization, inadequate access to quality reproductive health services, high rates of infant and maternal mortality and high rates of abortions. Gender inequity, gender-based violence and trafficking of women and children continue to be serious issues. South and west Asia UNFPA has programmes in the following South and West Asian countries Afghanistan * Bangladesh * Bhutan * India *The Islamic Republic of Iran * Maldives * Nepal * Pakistan * Sri Lanka In 2001, the population of the South and West Asia subregion exceeded 1.5 billion, and is expected to increase to 2.5 billion or more by 2050. Thus, every fourth person in the world today is from South or West Asia.

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