Balinese Barong Dance Show in Batubulan

Legong dance at Batubulan

Baris Gede performance at Pura Besakih

Rejang Dewa Dance performance at Besakih

Rejang Renteng Dance performance at Besakih

Rejang Renteng Dance performance at Besakih

Balinese Barong Dance Show in Batubulan

Baris Gede performance at Pura Besakih

Rejang Dewa Dance performance at Besakih

Rejang Renteng Dance performance at Besakih

The bilum of Papua New Guinea is a timeless record of the country’s intangible cultural heritage. In this exhibition, bilum pieces from twenty-five provinces in Papua New Guinea are showcased. Communities have their own distinct art designs and skills of making bilum based on ethnic tribes and environmental context.\n\nFuture of Bilum.\nSafeguarding traditional knowledge and skills on bilum-making enables the current generation to honor and dignify the cultural identity of traditional societies.\n\nTraditional social systems have been evolved in modern society. The sacred bilum is now being used by the ordinal class individuals daily. And bilum dressing is common among school aged youth. As a valuable cultural item, the sacred bilum must be used in these activities for future generations.