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Surviving Papua New Guinea : These Tribes Will Leave You Speechless

I never thought I would ever be charting an expedition to Papua New Guinea until my friend Anniina told me she had a connection. Next thing I knew, I was on a charter flight to the highlands of PNG. These tribes were unknown to the world until the 1930's and what the world found, was terrifying. The indigenous tribes here have incredible traditions, stories, and incredibly detailed body paint and masks. Traversing several tribes, I found myself immersed in a welcoming and intriguing culture. This is just the first stop of three. Stay tuned for more and comment your favorite ceremony you see! -Nate Solo 00:00 Papua New Guinea 00:15 Asaro Mudmen Eco Lodge 01:22 Ghost Walk 02:15 Moku Moku Dance 02:50 What is Chewing Betel Nut? 03:54 Gimesave Tribe 05:26 Cannibalism 07:05 Kuru Disease 07:47 Asaro Mudmen Photo Shoot

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