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Into the Heart of Borneo - Early 1970's- Photo by Michael Palmeiri

Posted by Michael Palmieri on July 9, 2015 at 6:19am

This photo was taken during a rice planting ritual called "Hudoq Festival"on the upper Mahakam river basin, Busang/Bahau tribe of Dayak, East Borneo - early 1970's

Comments

Alaa eddine SAGID July 10, 2015 at 1:45am

is this ritual still being celebrated?
Chantal July 10, 2015 at 1:48am

Some fabulous masks and ornaments there...very interesting.
Michael Palmieri July 10, 2015 at 5:15am

Alaa eddine....yes it is part of the Dayak culture but the appearance of the Dayak apparel and tattoos have changed drastically over the past 40 years

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