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MALANGAN LABADAMA
Year: 1982
Classification: G
Runtime: 58 min
Produced In: Papua New Guinea
Directed By: Chris Owen
Produced By: Chris Owen
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For the people of the Mandak region of New Ireland, the most dramatic and complex ceremonial events in their community are those surrounding death.
The creation and presentation of the 'malangan labadama', with its carved figures, masked dancers, and feasting, is the final tribute by three brothers of Panatgin village to their deceased clansman, Buk-Buk, a renowned leader from their area.
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