WOR DANCING IN JAPANESE GOA BINSARI | Relics of World War II on Biak Island, Papua

In Biak culture, *Wor* is viewed from two perspectives: as a traditional ceremony and as a traditional song. As a ceremony, *Wor* holds symbolic significance in Bias life, embodying cultural values that govern their relationships with the Creator, with one another, and with their natural environment. Within Bias religious tradition, *Wor* is regarded as a sacred ceremony. This is reflected in the Biak philosophy "*Nggo Wor Baindo Na Nggo Mar*," which means "without the traditional ceremony or festival, we would die." Consequently, traditional ceremonies are of vital importance to the Bias people. One such ceremony is performed to safeguard an individual during the various transitions of social roles throughout their life. #BiaktribePapua #Papuantraditionaldance #PapuanbodypaintingPapuanindigenoustribes #savepapua