Word: Ayu Arman
The Amungme tribe is very respectful of guests, vouching for other tribes who attend, especially if they have previously quarreled. Because the presence of guests at their celebration is an honor and a sign of blessing for those who celebrate the tradition of burning stones.
The food was then distributed equally to all participants present. Furthermore, all will receive the same allocation, men, women, the elderly and children. After that, the residents then started eating this food.
The burning tradition has always been a moment eagerly awaited by the people of the Amungme tribe and other Papuan mountain tribes. To celebrate this tradition, they are willing to spend large amounts of money to finance the party and the residents are willing to not work for days.
Currently, the rite of burning stones has developed. It is no longer only done as a form of gratitude for birth celebrations, traditional marriages, coronation of tribal chiefs, preparing soldiers for war, and recovery from war conflicts, or sadness due to death. The stone burning rite has also become a social system for welcoming big guests visiting Papua, commemorating religious holidays, building places of worship, safety and thanksgiving which involves many people.
If you want to watch this stone burning party, you are free of charge. However, if the stone burning party is for a death ceremony, you should bring souvenirs for the residents.