Sing Sing Collection (#5)

Egawag Cultural group from Tambul District in Western Highlands getting ready for the Mt Hagen Show a Sing-sing Papua New Guinea

Sing-sing group from Hagen in Western Highlands performing at Hagen Show Papua New Guinea

Highland women at Paiya Show (Sing-sing) in Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

NEW YORK: SING SING. Village of Sing-Sing, New York. Steel engraving, 1837

SING SING PRISON, 1878. A prisoner assigned to his cell at Sing Sing Prison, New York. Wood engraving, American, 1878

SING SING PRISON, 1878. Convicts in the prison at Sing Sing, New York proceeding through a cell block in lockstep. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1878

MASS AT SING SING PRISON. In Ossining, New York. Wood engraving, 1853

PRISON CHAPEL, 1878. Convicts attending the Sunday service in the prison chapel at Sing Sing, New York. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1878

SING SING PRISON, 1878. Prisoners putting on prison garb in the main hall outside their cells at Sing Sing Prison, New York. Wood engraving, American, 1878

SING SING PRISON, 1839. Steel engraving, 1839, after William Henry Bartlett

SING SING PRISONER, 1853. In Ossining, New York: wood engraving, 1853

SING SING PRISON, 1853. The mess room in the prison at Sing Sing, New York. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1853

SING SING PRISON, 1853. View of the Sing Sing prison - on the Hudson River. Wood engraving, 1853

PRISON: SING SING. The prison at Sing Sing, New York. Wood engraving, 1842

DINNER AT SING SING, c1878. Convicts marching into dinner at Sing Sing Prison, New York. Wood engraving, 1878

SING SING PRISON, 1853. Convicts marching to supper at the prison at Sing Sing, New York. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1853

SING SING PRISON, 1853. Hat making by prison inmates at Sing Sing, New York: wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1853

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"Exploring the Rich History of Sing Sing: From a 6-Story Prison to Vibrant Cultural Festivals in Papua New Guinea" Step back in time to the year 1860/69, as we take a glimpse into the interior view of the main hall prison on the East Side. Standing tall at six stories high, this formidable structure holds tales of confinement and redemption. Fast forward to present-day Papua New Guinea, where the spirit lives on through colorful celebrations. One such festival takes place in Mt. Hagen, where a captivating painting captures its essence. The vibrant sing-sing festival brings together tribes from all corners of this beautiful land. In Tigbi Tari Valley, witness the Juiwika Tribe from Western Highlands showcasing their ancestral traditions during a mesmerizing sing-sing performance at Paiya Show. Their rhythmic movements and intricate costumes pay homage to their cultural heritage. Travel further across Waghi Province in Western Highlands and encounter tribal performers from Anglimp District who grace us with their presence at various sing-sing events. Their dances tell stories passed down through generations, connecting them deeply with their roots. Immerse yourself in an enchanting re-enactment ceremony that symbolizes wealth and prosperity at Paiya Show. This event held in Western Highlands is not only visually stunning but also serves as a reminder of how customs are preserved amidst modernity. At Hagen Show in Western Highlands, witness proud Western Highlanders coming together for another remarkable sing-sing experience. Through dance and music, they express unity while celebrating diversity—a true testament to Papua New Guinea's multicultural fabric. Simbu Province presents tribal dancers who captivate audiences with their graceful moves during Mt Hagen show's sing-sing extravaganza. Adorned with Lesser Bird of Paradise plumes for head dresses, these performers embody elegance and pride rooted deep within their culture.