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EXPEDITIONS Flag Reports   FLAG 151 Exploration of the Remote Kopayap and Urajin Areas in West Papua, Indonesia April 2006 Phyllis Hischier MN'03 Expedition Members: Phyllis Hischier—Leader Boas Awop—Interpreter and guide Andre Liem—Interpreter Nei Wenda—Interpreter Yali—Interpreter Korowai—Interpreter Donatus—Interpreter Luky Kanyuga—Cook Roni Kogoya—Cook Aser Lomaha—Porter Filale Bafiga—Porter Hotoge Sineggatun—Porter Manda Molonggatun—Porter Daniel Awop—Porter Tayop Bisom—Porter Uganto—Porter   Introduction The goal of the expedition was to further our understanding of the physical and cultural characteristics of the area. To observe the ethno-cultural environment and to gain an understanding of the people, community, beliefs, practices, festivals, rituals, death, birth and marriage as well as the environment and their interaction with it. 28 March: Flew from Jakarta to Timika where I was supposed to catch a flight to the small village of Ewer on the 29th. The flight was cancelled until the following day. Spent the 28th and 29th preparing for the trip. Met Nei Wenda and Andre Liem in Timika. Timika very quiet due to the rioting and problems with Freeport. FULL REPORT in pdf RETURN TO LIST

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