KFBG is delighted to once again host Jhon Kwano, an elder from the Dani tribe in the highlands of New Guinea, the largest island in Melanesia. New Guinea is one of the most bio-culturally diverse places on Earth and Jhon’s people still live as their ancestors have for thousands of years, in harmony with nature.
Jhon Kwano is from the last generation of his people to receive traditional initiation and he was identified from an early age for the role of Messenger, sharing the message of his tribe with outsiders and reporting back with what he has seen in the outside world.
To his knowledge, he is the only traditional Messenger from Melanesia to play this role outside of that region. As such he is authorized to represent not only the Dani, but also other cultures in both New Guinea and the rest of Melanesia.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Jhon and learn about the island of New Guinea. Jhon will share about the unique culture and philosophy of his tribe, and his journey through the ‘Four Worlds’. He will help participants explore how to harmonise our relationship with nature in the modern world.
Date / Time
7 July 2018 (Saturday)
14:30-16:00
Venue
The Green Hub, the Old Tai Po Police Station, Tai Po
Language
English
Target Audience / No. of Participants
Aged 18 or above / Maximum 50 participants
Fee
HK$50
Application
Please complete the online application form and pay the fee (HK$50) online. Details are as follows:
7. Enquiry
For enquiries, please contact Irene Pang (2483 7109) or June Ngan (2483 7111)