The glimpse, Wamena, Jayawijaya, Papua, Indonesien. Portrait photograph by Markus Korenjak, finalist in the Shoot The Frame Portrait photography award, April 2020

Finalist Portrait · April 2020

The glimpse

I took this Picture at the Baliem Festival in Wamena/West Neuguinea. Once a year, the indigenous tribes of the Dani, Yali and Lani people begin a long and difficult journey to celebrate together in the impressive Baliem Valley. Their cultural celebrations last for several days. Beside performances of traditional dances and songs, the strongest and most experienced warriors of each tribe display their martial arts prowess with spears, bows, and arrows.