Traditional Art

Art exists in a million ways, in a million different forms, from many different places, made by many different people. This week I wanted to talk about the traditional art from my country Papua New Guinea. We have a lot of customs and cultures involving many different forms of art like singing, dancing,  totem carvings, pottery and paintings. 

Since it is September, the month in which we celebrate our country's independence, I wanted to find out and explore the traditional art of my country. Firstly, our traditional attire incorporates a lot of art. From the designs of the tattoos to the different colors of the paint and feathers of the many different species in our country. All the provinces of Papua New Guinea have their own way of dressing and dancing traditionally but each province has their story which is showcased and told in their dance and attire. 

We also have different totem carvings. These are made of wood and carved to look like different people and animals. These are also used to tell a story and show our culture. The totems are usually really tall and look very creative and beautiful.

Lastly, our traditional masks and clay pots have a lot of value to them. The masks in some provinces have spiritual meaning and so before being worn, rituals must be held. The clay pots were once used to trade in the Southern Region between the Motuan people of the Central province and the people of the Gulf province. These pieces of art are very important.

Our culture is very meaningful to us and we would like our culture to be practiced and never forgotten. It reminds of what our ancestors believed and the stories they told. I love that we express our culture very creatively and full of pride for our country. We use art to express our own individuality and our own diverse beliefs and traditions. Art gives us a way of spreading our thoughts, feelings, traditions and beliefs to our people so that our culture lives on. This also helps others from other countries find interest in our culture because we present it in a very artistic way. 









Reference:

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Done By: Tamika Vagoli



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