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In the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea, the Huli people preserve one of the most visually powerful and spiritually rich traditions in the world. In this rare and intimate footage, we witness the sacred water-spitting ceremony — a symbolic ritual that marks a young man's journey into adulthood.

In Huli culture, water is more than just an element; it is a purifier, a force of transformation. During the initiation process, elder men guide young initiates through rituals designed to cleanse them of childhood and prepare them for life as men. The act of spitting water is deeply spiritual — it is believed to wash away past impurities, both physical and spiritual, and to help sever ties to feminine influences. This ceremony, rarely seen by outsiders, reflects the tribe’s profound connection to the natural and spiritual worlds.

Alongside this ritual, the video also explores one of the most unique aspects of Huli identity: the art of wig-making.

Huli men grow their own hair in special "wig schools," where they live under strict discipline. Each night, they sleep with their heads carefully supported by wooden rests to protect the rounded shape of their hair. Once the hair reaches full volume, it is ceremonially cut and crafted into ornate wigs by master wig-makers. These wigs, adorned with bird of paradise feathers, moss, and natural pigments, are symbols of status, spirituality, and masculinity.

There are two main types of wigs:
🪶 Everyday wigs, worn with pride during normal village life
👑 Ceremonial wigs, towering and elaborate, reserved for dances, rituals, and displays of strength

The Huli people’s devotion to tradition, symbolism, and ancestral teaching is as awe-inspiring as their striking appearance. This video offers a rare glimpse into a living culture that continues to thrive through oral knowledge, ritual, and spiritual discipline.

📍 Filmed on location in Hela Province, Papua New Guinea.
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