ON a recent Ninth Day, the Boti tribesmen got together to study the culture and traditional beliefs presented by Prince Nune Benu. They discussed village activities and plans for the next Ninth Day. They would get together again on that particular day with the women enjoying the day by weaving.

The photos showing the Ninth Day traditions at Boti were taken by the local people—a community known to live according to the patterns of a strong trad