The event featured a diverse and vibrant program that included traditional dance performances, a concert and a cooking show, among other activities.
he 2019 Baliem Valley Cultural Festival (FBLB) showcased various art and cultural attractions during its 30th installment in Wamena city, Jayawijaya regency, Papua province, on Aug. 7-10.
Among its list of programs were a theatrical war performance, traditional dances, body painting, music performances featuring local artists Pikon and Witawo and a traditional cooking show using the bakar batu (stone burning) technique.
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Prior to opening day, the regency administration held a dinner reception on Aug. 6 at Aithousa Bethelem Building in Wamena that highlighted the region’s signature cuisine as well as local dances and a Noken fashion show.
According to a statement, the oldest festival in Papua will also conduct a flag-raising ceremony on Aug. 17 to celebrate Indonesia's 74th Independence Day. (ran/kes)
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