December 12, 2024
Papua New Guinea Arts and Cultural Festival: A Celebration of Creativity and Heritage
Every November, Papua New Guinea hosts the Papua New Guinea Arts and Cultural Festival, an extraordinary celebration that highlights the creativity, heritage, and cultural diversity of the nation. Held in the bustling city of Port Moresby, this festival brings together artists, dancers, musicians, and craftsmen from all corners of the country to showcase their talent…
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December 12, 2024
Hiri Moale Festival: Honoring Maritime Traditions
Held annually in September, coinciding with Papua New Guinea’s Independence celebrations, the Hiri Moale Festival is a vibrant tribute to the maritime traditions of the Motu and Koita people. Taking place at Ela Beach in Port Moresby, this iconic festival is a showcase of cultural pride, traditional seafaring skills, and the deep-rooted connection between the…
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December 12, 2024
Enga Cultural Show: Celebrating the Unique Traditions of the Highlands
Every August, the highlands of Papua New Guinea come alive with the Enga Cultural Show, a vibrant celebration that highlights the unique traditions and customs of the Enga Province. Held in the town of Wabag, this cultural event brings together different tribes from across the highlands, creating a visual and auditory spectacle of song, dance,…
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November 29, 2024
Morobe Agricultural Show: A Celebration of Farming, Culture, and Community
The Morobe Provincial Agricultural Society conducts the annual Morobe Show, held in Lae, Papua New Guinea. The show is one of the major tourist attraction and showcases the Agricultural,
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November 29, 2024
Kenu and Kundu Festival: A Celebration of Maritime Culture and Traditions
The Kenu & Kundu Festival has been hosted for more than 10 years. The show comprises of the most spectacular canoe cultural event in Papua New Guinea with well over 1,500 participants and 110 canoes, with an estimated 20,000 spectators per day.
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November 26, 2024
Goroka Show: The Spectacular Independence Celebration
Every September, the town of Goroka in Papua New Guinea bursts into life with the spectacular Goroka Show. Held during Papua New Guinea’s Independence Day weekend, typically around mid-September, this vibrant festival brings together more than 100 tribal groups from across the country. The Goroka Show is a true celebration of the nation’s cultural diversity,…
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November 20, 2024
Crocodile Festival: Honoring the Sacred Connection Between People and Nature
Each August, the Sepik region of Papua New Guinea comes alive with the Crocodile Festival—a unique event that honors the sacred bond between the Sepik people and the crocodiles that inhabit their land. Held in Ambunti, along the mighty Sepik River, this annual festival celebrates the cultural and spiritual connection between the communities and these…
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November 6, 2024
Mount Hagen Cultural Show: A Vibrant Showcase of Papua New Guinea’s Diversity
Every August, usually around the third weekend (19th – 21st August), the Mount Hagen Cultural Show turns the town of Mount Hagen into a vibrant cultural hub. This iconic event brings together over 80 tribal groups from across Papua New Guinea, creating a visual spectacle of dance, music, and cultural performances. It’s one of the…
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November 29, 2024
National Mask and Warwagira Festival: A Tribute to East New Britain’s Artistic Heritage
Every July, the city of Rabaul in East New Britain comes alive with the National Mask and Warwagira Festival, a vibrant celebration that honors the cultural heritage of the Tolai and Baining people. This festival brings together communities from across the province, each showcasing their unique masked dances, rituals, and performances, celebrating the spiritual significance…
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November 29, 2024
Madang Festival: Celebrating the Coastal Culture and Traditions of Papua New Guinea
Madang Festival showcases the diverse cultural heritages of Papua New Guinea, annually during the month of June in Madang .Most importantly the residents of Madang come to live, proudly displaying its many unique cultural groups.
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