As they neared shores, the tumbuans and dukduks started performing their feats to the loud singing and chanting of the men that accompanied them.
The kinawai, a prelude of the National Mask Festival in Rabaul, East New Britain Province, began at 6.50am today.
“Unlike previous years, this year saw a neat orientation of the display of tumbuans,” said an onlooker.
The beach was filled with locals and tourists who strained to catch a glimpse of the magical cultural performance.
