06 – During karnaval youth carry signs with messages representing important national agendas, such as ‘bhinneka tunggal ika' (unity in diversity). The city of Wamena is home to equal numbers of indigenous people and non-Papuan settlers from diverse backgrounds. Non-Papuans overwhelmingly hold positions of economic, social, and military power, and thus indigenous people may associate even seemingly ‘average’ settlers with injustice, violence and the Indonesian state.

07 - Young Dani women dress in noken (netbags) for karnaval. Noken are woven bags women wear over their heads to carry things; they are also important as gifts. They are not traditionally worn as clothing.