Report of a tour through the swamps of southern New Guinea by high administrators. Many welcoming Papuans, dancing or floating along in boats or canoes. Receptions by priests and large groups of Papuans. Platteel and his wife shaking hands. On board the boat Tasman 21. Many Papuans dancing and sailing along. Asmat. The three Dutch administrators (again) visiting somewhere and shaking more hands. Reception by priests. Aboard a boat, next a visit to a drilling rig. Continuing boat ride on the 'Oranje'. Papuans with nose decorations. Visit to mission post. Parade of schoolchildren. Bamboo flute orchestra, drummers. Bisj pole.