Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Sing sing cacophony

This sing sing was held by workers at a friend's factory.





Around their ankles are seed pods that rattle when they move.
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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 5, 2008 at 7:32 PM

    These are great shots.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 5, 2008 at 8:22 PM

    Great ethnic photos.
    Very nice colors.
    As for the music was it that bad?

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  3. TomMarch 5, 2008 at 10:25 PM

    Jules did you join in with this Sing Sing and give then a Song Song?
    Love the colours and the painted face.. Jane wears something similar to bed at night, says it dose her skin good...that an the cucumber slices on her eyes, lemon juice in her hair. Peach, Apple, and Mango made in a paste and used around her forehead, nose and chins (she as 3 now) It's like getting into bed with a fruit salad at times.

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  4. AnnieMarch 6, 2008 at 12:18 AM

    I'm thinking that fashion can take us to strange dress. Okay, okay, I know this isn't fashion, at least not today's fashion, but I couldn't help but ponder what fashion dictates for many of us.

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  5. Clueless in BostonMarch 6, 2008 at 1:56 AM

    Wonderful colors. It looks like it was a wonderful ceremony. I've never heard music from PNG, I guess I should check my public library's collection and see if they have any in their collection.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 6, 2008 at 1:56 AM

    Tom made me laugh and Jane would skin him.

    I like your photo today and the costumes are really great.

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  7. MarcelMarch 6, 2008 at 3:06 AM

    I was out of town for a week and Connie was posting on my site for me while I was gone. I’m just now getting time to visit your site to see what I missed. And as expected you have some very nice photos posted in the last week. I always enjoy your posts.

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  8. MarieMarch 6, 2008 at 3:59 AM

    What beautiful photos, Jules. You and the place where you live really impress me!

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  9. CheltenhamdailyphotoMarch 6, 2008 at 5:09 AM

    Wonderful shots. What do the seeds around the ankles signify?

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  10. DonnaMarch 6, 2008 at 10:08 AM

    How beautiful!

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  11. IsadoraMarch 6, 2008 at 10:18 AM

    This is totally amazing to me that such things still exist. Thank you for sharing.

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  12. photowannabeMarch 6, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    Beautiful people and I do love all the colors. Like the picture of all the legs. Great post.

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  13. JulesMarch 6, 2008 at 7:17 PM

    Hi All

    Tom - no my sing sing days are over!!!! Jane's facial concoction sounds good enough to eat!!!

    Lyn - I don't think they signify anything - just extra noise and decoration!!

    Clueless - PNG has a huge local modern music industry and some of the music is fabulous.
    The music for these sings sings is usually more of a percussion occassion!!!

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  14. JulesMarch 6, 2008 at 7:19 PM

    Annie - I do think this type of costume can inspire modern day designers. Maybe seed pods around ankles will be on the cat-walks of Paris this year!!!

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  15. diveMarch 6, 2008 at 8:32 PM

    I LOVE the juxtaposition of traditional costumes with the shades and ghetto-blaster, Jules.
    Wonderfully shot as always.

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  16. M.BenautMarch 6, 2008 at 11:20 PM

    Great shots, Jules.
    Better than going to Melbourne any day !!!

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  17. ChuckeroonMarch 6, 2008 at 11:21 PM

    I love to see these "traditionals" wearing the "Ray Bans" as accessory to the feathers!

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  18. SquirrelMarch 7, 2008 at 3:28 AM

    whoa --what nice color! I have a thing for seed pods, so I would definitely wear these anklets!

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  19. GMGMarch 7, 2008 at 3:43 AM

    So they also have the «chocalho na canela» like the «morena from Angola»... Beautiful pictures!
    Did you know that PNG is the country in the world with more languages spoken? 820? Does it make sense to you?
    Have a cultural break at Blogtrotter. ;)
    Enjoy!
    Gil

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  20. imacMarch 7, 2008 at 6:40 AM

    Love these photos really full of colour and movement there.

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  21. Steve BuserMarch 7, 2008 at 11:29 AM

    Great color and detail

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  22. UnknownMarch 8, 2008 at 3:27 PM

    Hello
    I came across your blog while trying to research some information on Dr Himson Mulas, who I understand was from that area of PNG.
    Would you know anything about him?
    My email is kathy@lexicon.net

    Many Thanks
    Kathy..

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  23. lv2scpbkMarch 10, 2008 at 12:42 AM

    Great photos.

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  24. Texas TravelersApril 10, 2008 at 2:57 AM

    These are terrific photos.
    All of your photos are great.
    I've bookmarked your site for more visits.

    Troy in Texas

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