The Neheya Initiation, shrouded in secrecy and mystery, unfolds as a sacred rite of passage among the Bena people of Papua New Guinea’s Eastern Highlands.   Traditionally reserved for men and veiled from the eyes of women, this initiation, also known as the ‘Drin Kol Wara’ or ‘Drink Cold Water’ ritual, carries profound significance in Bena culture, symbolizing the transition from youth to adulthood and the acquisition of knowledge and leadership. As the encroachment of modernity threatens to erode ancient customs, the men of Bena have made a bold decision to share the essence of the Neheya Initiation with the wider world. Rooted in ancestral wisdom and entrusted to each…