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Village revolves around chief

Dani tribe in the Balaam Valley in Highland Papua, Indonesia. Despite the arrival of Christianity, Muslim Indonesians and modern way of life, the tribal chief is still highly respected and exercises great authority. The village people and tradition still revolves around him.

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Black & White Photo Contest

2025

Honorable Mention

Travel

Non Professional

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People

Non Professional

Village revolves around chief

Dani tribe in the Balaam Valley in Highland Papua, Indonesia. Despite the arrival of Christianity, Muslim Indonesians and modern way of life, the tribal chief is still highly respected and exercises great authority. The village people and tradition still revolves around him.

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Beng Tiong Ng

The pandemic prompted a rethink of life and fired a desire to travel, see and understand the world. Travelling the world to open my eyes and mind, I strive to use my amateurish skill to capture the human condition and the locals' stories through the lens.

Beng Tiong Ng

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Landscapes, Nature, People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Street, Travel

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Singapore

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