he Huli wigman paints his face. He threads


a bird’s tail feather through his nose. Now he is ready to start the sing-sing.


He beats a drum, chants, and stomps his feet. This is what his people have done for centuries. It’s how they pass their history and beliefs from generation to generation. It’s a long history. The Huli people have lived in the mountains of Papua New Guinea for a thousand years. Now, their numbers are dwindling. Their culture, or way of life, is vanishing. Who will sing their songs in the future? Who will dance? Who will remember? The Huli are not alone. Around the world, many cultures struggle to survive. Meet some amazing people before they and their way of life disappear forever.


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