Excursion Baining fire dance tour at Rabaul

See the spectacular Fire Dance performance, a nocturnal sacred dance presented in the traditional manner by the men only. Disembark the ship at the Rabaul pier and board the tour bus for the one-hour nighttime drive to Baining village at Kainagunan in the province of New Britain. The Baining tribe are the first people to settle the eastern part of New Britain.

From the bus drop-off take the short walk to the performance venue. Enjoy the performance, with costumes that are utterly unique, found nowhere else in Papua New Guinea. Legend has it that the movements of the Fire Dance imitate the spirits the of the forest. The fire represents the first volcanic eruption witnessed by man.

Watch as the performers dance around the bonfire and then into it without being burned. The ceremony lasts for about an hour and a half.

Note

Please note: Papua New Guinea is a very-low-income country with very basic infrastructure, and vastly different to the western culture mentality. Local conditions may be challenging; therefore, we urge flexibility and understanding as we visit unique and somewhat remote destinations. Coaches, guides, equipment, and services are the best-available in the area, but may not be up to the standards of those found on other excursions. Buses are not equipped with the a/c, windows will be open. The walk is easy but may be slippery if wet. The driving distance between the pier and the performance venue is approximately 1 hour in each direction. Please note that the performance is taking place outside. Long pants, long sleeve shirts and shoes that grip are recommended. There are no toilet facilities.