Papua New guinea has a story about a mud man. The Asaro Mudmen, also known as the Holosa, have a fascinating history rooted in tradition and survival. Legend has it that they were attacked by a neighboring tribe and fled into the Asaro River, covering themselves in mud to disguise themselves as ghosts. The enemy, terrified by the sight, fled in fear, believing the Asaro were spirits. ¹ ² ³ The Mudmen's iconic masks are made from local clay, decorated with natural pigments, shells, and bamboo "spirit fingers". These masks are believed to house ancestral spirits, and the wearers embody these spirits during ceremonies, seeking guidance and protection. The tradition of wearing mud masks likely originated from the practice of "bakime", where warriors would disguise themselves with tree sap or mud to carry out raids or assassinations. The Asaro Mudmen's reputation as fierce warriors was largely inflated, but their scary appearance helped them avoid battles. ⁴ ⁵ The Mudmen's culture is deeply connected to their land and ancestors. They perform traditional dances, like the Moko Moko, to celebrate victories and significant events. ⁶ Want to know more about the Asaro Mudmen's traditions or their significance in modern Papua New Guinea?

What a blast we have been having organising our games for the Jigsaw Passport. Since our last update, Our Games are now as follows: ✈️Global : First flight path: Leeanne, Elizabeth - now arrived safely in her hands. ✈️Global 2: Deciding on puzzle - there is a poll in JP Looks like the colourful Carnaval Observation puzzle is a favourite at the moment. ✈️We welcomed in @Jeremy Miller at the Agent for Jigsaw Passport USA, having its inaugural trip - on its way to Texas USA to @Sherry Klander , with @Mark Eldridge in line for the next stoppover. ✈️Jigsaw Passport Australia opened the gates for Passports with the Cheeky Tigers getting ready for mischief. Currently I am the head of this department. ✈️We had a surprise addition to the team with Captain @David Diga Gene taking the Coordinator role for Papua New Guinea. Photos and video to come. ✈️We kicked off a one day pass for people to join in the fun, have their name put on the wheel. and ✈️are currently working on our Group flights for the community - in person events. ✈️ Went Pro and openned 40% commission for referrals with the Affiliates. ✈️ We have our eyes set on New Zealand based games @Anjini Narayan Holey Dooley! ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️ ✈️beautiful milestones I have been discovering Chat GPT for the beautiful artworks in the classroom, I thought I actually broke poor Chat there last night... oops. Loving these beautiful ripples. Thank you Creative Hearts🫶

It makes you wise. Some dreams are fragile in the early stages. They don’t need explaining. They don’t need defending. They just need space to breathe. Not everyone needs to understand what is stirring in you. Some things grow better quietly. Are you gently protecting a dream right now — by not rushing it into the open?

Which feels closest right now? No explaining needed.

Got something exciting coming up in your own community? A workshop, challenge, live session, launch, meetup, or special event? 🗓️ 🎉✨ The Community Noticeboard has just launched! ✨ It’s a brand-new space where community owners can list upcoming events so new people can discover, join, and participate in what you’re creating. 💡 Why you might love it:• Browsing is totally free• Founding members get free listings for a set time while it grows• Extra visibility without having to cross-post everywhere• A simple way to invite fresh eyes into your world 🙌 If you’re already running events, this could be a lovely extra layer of connection and discovery. Feeling curious? Come and have a look 👀👉Community Noticeboard What do you have coming up in your community?👇 Drop it in the comments below as well! Share all the juicy details — dates, what it’s about, and your link — so we can cheer you on and spread the word 💛