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At one with the fire | Takeover | ABC Australia
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As the light fades over Werribee beach, a teenager sets a fire.
He lights both ends of a long, hooked knife, then looks out over the ocean, his face illuminated by the dancing flames. And then he begins to spin.
He is performing the Siva Afi — the fire knife dance — once performed by Samoan warriors to recreate their tales of war upon their return to the village.
With deft hands he swiftly twirls, throws, catches the flaming Nifo Oti, his ceremonial knife.
As the light fades over Werribee beach, a teenager sets a fire.
He lights both ends of a long, hooked knife, then looks out over the ocean, his face illuminated by the dancing flames. And then he begins to spin.
He is performing the Siva Afi — the fire knife dance — once performed by Samoan warriors to recreate their tales of war upon their return to the village.
With deft hands he swiftly twirls, throws, catches the flaming Nifo Oti, his ceremonial knife.
As he does so he feels his ancestors around him, and channels them in this ancient dance.
Video produced by Marc Eiden
#Samoanwarriors #NifoOti #SivaAfi
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