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Malagene
From Our Own Correspondent.
Rabaul, Jan. 20.
THE New Year “sing-sing” (or malagene) organised by the Administra tion for the local natives around Rabaul and district, was held on January 6, and was attended by over 5000 natives from the villages within the Rabaul district.
The organisation was perfect, and, owing to the willingness and co-operation of the paramount chief of Matupi, some members of the Duk-duk society appeared in full regalia. The ceremony of “throw ing away” native money at the feet of the “tubuans” was not the least interest ing ceremony of the afternoon.
Many of the head-dresses carried unique carving.
It is anticipated that a dance on some what similar lines will be staged when the overseas tourist vessel arrives from Australia in June.