James Cameron’s next Avatar chapter draws inspiration from Papua New Guinea Renowned filmmaker James Cameron has revealed that the upcoming Avatar sequel, Fire and Ash, draws visual and thematic inspiration from Rabaul and the traditional Baining Fire Dance of the Baining people. Cameron has long cited Papua New Guinea as a major creative influence on the Avatar universe, having spent time in the country researching indigenous cultures and landscapes. For Fire and Ash, that influence reportedly

8.4K views · 3K reactions | The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand, and everything about their culture fascinated me, their dances, their clothing, their history. But the most unique thing I experienced was the way they greet each other by touching their noses and foreheads. I wanted to share this with you all because you might find it just as fascinating as I did. Also, do read about Maori history if you like. #māori #culture #history | Isa Khan Travel | Facebook