Malangan Labadama: A Tribute to Buk-Buk
Movie| Title | Malangan Labadama: A Tribute to Buk-Buk |
| User score | 0 |
| Release date | Jan 1, 1980 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Chris Owen |
| Production country | Papua New Guinea |
| Production companies | Institute of Papua New Guinea Studios |
| Run time | 58 min. |
For the people of Mandak region, New Ireland,the most dramatic and complex ceremonial events are those surrounding death. The creation and presentation of the Malangan Labadama with its carved figures, masked dancers and feasting is the final tribute by three brothers to a deceased clansman and former leader.