Malagan Labadama: A Tribute to Buk-Buk

Location:New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
Subject:Funeral rites
Length:58 minutes
Format:DVD; 16mm; Video; 1/2-inch VHS
Hue:Color
Year Released:1982
Series:
Director:Chris Owen
Producer:IPNGS/NRI
Distributor:Ronin Films; DER
Library Code:UHM AV/C VIDEOTAPE 14788
Description:Story of three brothers from a village on the island of New Ireland, who organize a malagan labadama, a dramatic and complex ritual to honor their deceased kinsman Buk-Buk. Elaborate preparations that last for months, tatahua dancers' performances and the slaughtering of large numbers of pigs are all part of the malagan.
Record No:1132
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