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The Sepik Bilum Basket Show returns for its second edition from Sunday, 12 October to Tuesday, 14 October 2025 at the GC Sir Michael Thomas Somare Stadium in Wewak, East Sepik Province. Guided by the theme “I Am My Cultural Identity,” this three-day festival celebrates the creativity and resilience of Sepik women. Their bilums and baskets—famous worldwide for intricate designs and cultural meaning—take centre stage as tradition meets empowerment.
At the same time, the show highlights an important cause. Through the Pinktober campaign, the event raises awareness of breast cancer while showcasing the strength of mothers, daughters, and young women across Sepik. As a result, visitors experience not only vibrant artistry but also a message of health, unity, and innovation.
The Sepik Bilum Basket Show goes beyond being a cultural festival—it acts as a platform for women in business. By connecting local artisans with broader markets, the event boosts opportunities in tourism, trade, and sustainable livelihoods. In addition, visitors gain a deeper appreciation for Sepik culture and its role in shaping Papua New Guinea’s creative economy.
The festival enjoys strong community backing. It is supported by the East Sepik Provincial Administration’s Tourism Office and proudly partnered by Air Niugini, whose PX Tours packages make attending easy and affordable.
✈️ Air Niugini PX Tours offers special rates from Port Moresby and other centres.
Travel dates: 12–15 October 2025
Exclusive perks:
10% OFF for Kumul Club members
250 points for Destinations members
📧 Bookings: tours@airniugini.com.pg
🌐 More info: www.airniugini.com.pg
Click: 2025 Sepik Bilum & Basket Show Package
West New Britain, the heartland of Papua New Guinea’s oil palm production, is set to host the second Oil Palm Festival of Arts & Culture, with dates scheduled for June 25th to 27th, 2026.
This vibrant event celebrates the province’s agricultural legacy, cultural richness, and economic significance—uniting communities, industries, and visitors for an unforgettable experience.
Sir Pita Simogun Stadium, Kapore, Nakanai District, West New Britain Province.
The Oil Palm Festival is a dynamic celebration at the intersection of agriculture, culture, and tourism, featuring:
Traditional Performances – Enjoy powerful sing-sings, contemporary dances, and theatre that bring ancestral stories to life.
Agricultural Exhibitions – Explore oil palm’s journey from plantation to production, with insights from industry leaders.
Art & Visual Displays – Experience the creativity of local artists through vivid paintings and cultural art pieces.
Live Music & Entertainment – From choirs and string bands to live acts, enjoy sounds that echo the spirit of West New Britain.
Fireworks Show – Witness the night sky lit up in celebration of heritage and progress.
Culinary Showcase – Taste traditional dishes and fresh produce from the fertile lands of the province.
Arts & Crafts Market – Browse handcrafted souvenirs and cultural artifacts by local artisans.
Community Engagement – Discover how oil palm impacts local livelihoods and the province’s efforts toward sustainability.
Be part of a growing tradition! As only the second edition of this landmark event, the 2026 Oil Palm Festival sets the stage for what will become an annual celebration of the harmony between industry, tradition, and innovation.
Whether you’re a traveler, cultural enthusiast, industry professional, or local visitor—this festival offers a rare opportunity to experience the people, stories, and landscapes that define West New Britain.
Mark your calendar and join us in celebrating the spirit of West New Britain at the 2026 Oil Palm Festival of Arts & Culture!
🪶 The National Mask & Warwagira Festival promotes the unique mask cultures of East New Britain Province.
The Festival is an extravaganza of cultural dancing, ritual performance, story-telling and exchange – with a variety of arts and crafts on display.
The 2025 National Mask & Warwagira Festival is a cultural tribute to the people of East New Britain – the Tolai, Baining and Pomio.
The first day of the festival will include the ‘Kinavai’ – the arrival of the Tolai ‘Tubuans’ and ‘Duk-Duks’ at dawn. Witness the traditional Tolai shell money exchanges that mark the opening of the festival.
At night visit the Baining people who live in the mountains and watch in amazement as men perform harrowing dances through blazing fires.
For further information contact the National Mask & Warwagira Festival Committee, email: maskfestival2019@gmail.com or Phone +675 982-8697 / +675 982-9038 / +675 7307-5124 / +675 7270-9261 / +675 7385-3778
2025 National Mask & Warwagira Festival
Come celebrate the heart and soul of our amazing city!
The Port Moresby Show will take place from the 22nd to 24th of November 2024 at the National Football Stadium. This 3-day event focuses on the themes of Empowerment, Education, and Enterprise, aimed at the local community, especially families and citizens of Port Moresby.
Tickets are available now! For more information, please contact the Port Moresby Show organising committee: www.portmoresbyshow.com
Celebrate Independence at the Inaugural Hiri-Koiari Trade & Cultural Festival!
Dates: September 14th to 16th, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Edai Town, Hiri-Koiari District, Central Province
Join us for a vibrant three-day event celebrating the rich heritage of the Hiri Trade! The Hiri-Koiari Trade & Cultural Festival is a unique opportunity to enjoy cultural exchanges, promote economic development, and unite the Hiri-Koiari and National Capital District communities.
Celebrate the modern Hiri Trade and be part of an event that honors tradition while looking toward the future. Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable experience filled with culture, community, and celebration!
Proudly Supported by: Edai Town, SME Corporation, ExxonMobil, and more.
Mark your calendars and come be a part of this historic festival!
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Description: Experience the vibrant and unique cultural heritage of Papua New Guinea at the 2nd Kulkie Cultural Show. This event is an excellent opportunity for tourists to witness traditional dances, costumes, and cultural performances by local tribes. The show celebrates the rich traditions and customs of the Western Highlands Province, providing a captivating insight into the indigenous way of life.
Mark your calendars and join us at Sogeri on July 27 and 28! For more information, stay tuned and check our Facebook page in the coming weeks!
For more information, contact Tau Egi on +675 7670 8936!
New on the cultural events scene in the East Sepik Province is the, Sepik Plain Saksak Festival in Yangit Village.
Now in its second year, the festival’s theme for 2024 is: ‘Promoting Sustainable Tourism and Rural Economic Development’.
Visitors will be treated to over a dozen cultural performances from tribes across the Wosera Gawi District.
For more information, transport, accommodation and bookings, contact Mr. Gideon Charles Marlow, call +675 7003-9942 or email: saksakeventsandtours@gmail.com
The Mona Festival returns to Buka town, in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.
Join the people of Bougainville as they unite to proudly honor their ancestors with a show of cultural strength, also symbolizing their region’s imminent Independence.
Key highlights of the festival including beautifully carved and painted traditional canoes being paddled across the Buka passage by upstanding men of the Buka community.
Join in the celebrations at Hutjena Oval, Bel Isi Park – witness the cultural pride of the people of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, ‘Time to Discover’.
For tours and information email, Bougainville Experience Tours: bougtours@hotmail.com or call +675 7365 6050 / +675 7819 2597
For information on cultural groups and stall registration contact the Bougainville Arts Culture Tourism Authority: +675 7299-3401 / +675 7304-1823 / +675 7333-1836
2024 Bougainville Mona Festival, 19th-21st September 2024
🪶 The 2025 Kenu and Kundu Festival has been deferred to 2026.
🪶 The Bundi Komba Festival is an annual cultural event hosted by the Kumura Foundation – a local charity organisation founded by Vincent Kumura, a proud Bundi local from Madang Province.
The annual festival promotes and strengthens the cultural traditions of the Bundi people living in the furthermost interior of Madang. Some fascinating cultural performances include the Bundi Burning Head Dancers, and other dances from the villages of Emigari, Kaima Miri and more.
Sponsorship funding from the festival is used to support health outreach, medical supplies and build local infrastructure for local villages in the Bundi area.
The Bundi Komba festival promotes local traditional knowledge, especially local cuisine, celebrating highly valued traditional crops like the ‘komba’ or marita fruit, as well as an abundance of unique plant-life from the area.
Attending the festival is challenging yet rewarding, and involves taking a 4WD from either Madang or Simbu, crossing difficult terrain, then trekking through remote jungles. An above average level of fitness is required for the journey. Despite the difficulty in getting there, experiencing the festival, however, is a remarkable once-in-a-lifetime achievement. Guests will always travel in the company of the Kumura Foundation team, especially the founder, Vincent Kumura.
For further information contact, email: kumurafoundation@gmail.com
Papua New Guinea is a country of diversity. Over 800 languages, home to the third largest rainforest in the world. It has more than 20,000 plant species, 800 species of coral, 600 species of fish and 750 species of birds.
It is the country of the unexpected.
PNG Trekking Adventures invites you to attend the inaugural Mt Wilhelm Cultural Show. Experience a showcase of some of the best of Papua New Guinea’s Highlands cultural diversity, the beautiful birds and amazing plant life.
The Mount Wilhelm show is not open to a cast of 1000s as it will be an intimate experience limited to 18 guests only.
From $AUD 3500.00 per person
For more information and full itinerary:
Email: info@pngtrekkingadventures.com
WhatsApp: +67576866171
🪶 The 2025 Hiri Moale Festival will take place from April 3rd to 6th in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea’s capital.
This iconic festival celebrates the historic Hiri trading voyages of the seafaring Motuans of Central Province, who journeyed to the Gulf Province aboard the lakatoi—a large, multi-hulled sailing canoe. These voyages saw the Motuans trading their clay pots for sago and other traditional goods with the Gulf people. Despite the challenges of dangerous storms and rough seas, these trading journeys forged enduring friendships and lineal ties, a legacy still evident today through the Hiri Motu language.
The festival is a vibrant celebration of Motuan culture, featuring traditional songs, dances, and rituals that reflect the Hiri trade’s significance. It also honors the cultural connections between the Motuans and their historical trading partners, including the Gulf, Mekeo, Hula, and Koiari communities.
A key attraction of the festival is the Hiri Hanenamo contest, where young Motuan women compete for the title of “Hiri Queen.” Contestants are judged on their knowledge and display of traditional Motuan culture, highlighting the importance of preserving heritage.
The Hiri Moale Festival is a vibrant celebration of resilience, culture, and unity, offering visitors an opportunity to experience Papua New Guinea’s rich traditions and history.
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2025 Hiri Moale Program, April 3rd to 6th
Papua New Guinea’s capital city, Port Moresby, is all set to host the inaugural, Australian National Rugby League Pacific Championships.
As part of the Pacific Bowl segment of the Championships, Papua New Guinea’s national teams – the Kumuls and the Orchids, face-off against some of the best rugby league teams in the Pacific right here in Port Moresby, including Fiji, Samoa and the Cook Islands.
Be a part of the rugby league excitement at the Pacific Championships in the nation’s capital – Amazing Port Moresby!
For game tickets, visit the PNG Tiket Mastas website.
Image: Rodrick Tai, Papua New Guinea Kumuls player | 2023 Pacific Championships in Port Moresby.
The East New Britain Shell Money festival will be held in Kokopo, at the Malapau Beach Front.
Tolai shell money in East New Britain Province is known as ‘tabu’. This traditional currency is still in use today, and is a very important feature of Tolai cultural ceremony, especially funerary rituals. Tabu defines status and social order, as well as strengthens kinship ties in the Tolai society of East New Britain.
Celebrate Tolai tabu culture in Kokopo this September! This year’s theme is: “Promoting, Safeguarding Tabu, the Source of our Strength“.
Festival highlights include:
– Kinavai performances by Tubuans
– Traditional Tolai performances
– Sharing of shellmoney
– Displaying of cultural items
– Students engagement in Tabu competition
– Threading and coiling of Tabu
– Tabu crushing race
– Canoe racing
For booth registration and the event program, please contact the event organizers: enbsf2020@gmail.com or richardtapil.9@gmail.com; +675 7449-4650 / 7952-9102
📸: Photos by East New Britain Tourism Authority, Rabaul Historical Tours and Colin Taimbari.
The Port Moresby Nature Park presents the annual EASTER FAMILY FUN DAY – a special day set aside for the whole family during the Easter period.
Register your family now by emailing: info@portmoresbynaturepark.com or call +675 326-0248 / 8246-2880
Celebrate a fun-filled Easter with the Port Moresby Nature Park!
The Port Moresby Nature Park presents the annual EASTER EGG HUNT, from the 8th – 16th April, 2023. On the 10th of April is FAMILY FUN DAY – a special day set aside for the whole family during the Easter period.
A free egg hunting map is available in the Monday and Thursday edition of The National newspaper.
Register for the Easter Egg Hunt by emailing: info@portmoresbynaturepark.com or call +675 326-0248 / 8246-2880
Celebrate a fun-filled Easter with the Port Moresby Nature Park!
The Kemase Ecotourism Festival takes place in September a few days before the famous Goroka Show.
Kemase village is in the Lufa District of the Eastern Highlands Province – under an hour’s drive from the township of Goroka.
The village is home to famous historical sites, such as limestone caves that feature prehistoric art.
The festival will feature unique cultural dances from Kemase and other parts of the Eastern Highlands.
Guests will be treated to an array of local cultural experiences – dances, rituals, feasts, arts and crafts and nature tours, including visits to the famous Kemase caves.
For further information, contact Mr. Lincoln Kisuma of Kemase Tourism Services: call +675 71774589 / 72892713 email kemaseecotourism@gmail.com / lincolnsimonkisuma@yahoo.com
The Tama Festival celebrates a beloved local cuisine of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville called Tamatama.
Tamatama is either made up of banana, taro, casava or sago – wrapped in fresh banana leaves and cooked in coconut milk over an open fire.
Festival visitors will be given a rare opportunity to see and taste a variety of traditionally prepared and cooked Tamatama from all over the Autonomous Region of Bougainville – a treat for food lovers.
The festival will also showcase traditional dancing, plus arts and crafts from Bougainville.
For tours and accommodation, contact: Bougainville Experience Tours, email bougtours@hotmail.com, mobile +675 73656050 / Central Bougainville Tourism Association, mobile +675 7374-7028
The biennual Tavur Show is a celebration of West New Britain culture featuring unique traditional masks and singsings from Nakanai, Balala, Bariai, Talmalmali, Bali Vitu and more.
Tavur Show aims to promote unity and cultural appreciation for the Province in one of Papua New Guinea’s fastest growing townships, Kimbe. The theme of the show is: “We value culture as the source of our identity, strength, guidance and prosperity.”
The Show will be a five-day event hosted by the West New Britain Provincial Government, at the Bernad Vogae Memorial Park – formerly Independence Park, in the heart of Kimbe town.
There will be 30 cultural groups performing, 16 of which will be indigenous to West New Britain, while the rest will feature other cultural groups from various parts of the country.
The West New Britain cultural groups will be a special showcase and thus a real treat for show goers, because a cultural village has been developed to assist the performers carry out the sacred rituals that are required before the dances are performed.
Entry to the Show will be free, and the West New Britain Provincial Government will be ensuring the security and personal safety of all visitors at the Tavur Show.
Please contact the West New Britain Provincial Government for more details. Contact Mr. David Mundawi, mobile: +675 7922-0970, email: dlmundawi@gmail.com
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With the theme: ‘Preserve, Promote and Safeguard our Cultural Heritage‘, the Nete Lyaim Cultural Festival will be staged once again this year in 2021. The people of Yalum are eager to welcome visitors back to their rural station, and are planning a range of activities for guests, including authentic traditional feasts and a cultural showcase.
Festival visitors will experience an adventurous two-day trek from the Mulitaka High School, just off the Highlands Highway in the Enga Province. Enjoy camping in the cool Highlands mountains in the company of the friendly Yalum people.
For further information, contact the Nete Lyaim Cultural Festival committee, email: nlculturalfestival333@gmail.
The Lagaip Sangai Festival returns in 2024 to Enga Province!
Particular to this part of Enga is the Sangai – a traditional initiation ritual for young Engan men involving sacred acts, songs and dances. Young male Engan adolescents retreat into the jungle for a week to undergo special initiation ceremonies to prepare them for a life away from their parents. After initiation they return to the village, and are welcomed by joyous dancing and feasting.
This will be a rare treat for event-goers to witness first-hand the sacred Sangai dances of Enga.
For bookings and further information, call +675 7136-7067
The Kiriwina Cultural Show is a week-long celebration of Trobriand Islands traditions, involving ‘sing sing’, dances and ritual performances.
The show’s activities will be based on the theme: ‘Restoring our Cultural Identity‘. Threats to traditional knowledge are ever-present, therefore the show’s main aim is to involve the participation of youths and the new generation of Trobriand Islanders to participate in the event so that they may remember and appreciate their customs.
Formerly known as the ‘Milamala Yam Festival‘, the event has evolved somewhat to include cultural performers from other surrounding island communities, apart from the Trobriands. However, guests can still expect to experience the unique yam rituals at the Kiriwina Cultural Show, as well as witness the fun-loving traditional ‘cricket dances’ and the famous Kiriwina circle dance called ‘wosi mwaya’.
Celebrate in the Trobriand Islands this July 2021. Enjoy the culture, the delicious island food and the friendly Trobriand Islands hospitality.
Transport and accommodation in Milne Bay can be arranged by the show organizers.
For bookings and further information, email: info@milnebay.travel
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The Siwai Cultural Show is a celebration of the unique cultural, historical and natural wonders of Siwai District, in the south of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.
Organized by the Siwai South Bougainville Tourism Association, the cultural show also aims to showcase the variety of experiences on offer in Siwai and other parts of South Bougainville – from Kieta, Aropa, Buin and many more incredible places.
Guests attending the event, and arranging travel through the show organizers will be treated to an amazing three-hour driving tour from Buka Town through to Tinputz, Wakunai, Arawa, the Panguna Mines then into the Siwai District. Show visitors can stay at the comfortable Panakei Lodge next to the show grounds. As part of the event program, there is opportunity for guests to visit local communities and meet the friendly villagers.
For tours contact:
Bougainville Experience Tours: phone +675 73656050 email bougtours@hotmail.com
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12 Things You’ll Want to Experience in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville:
The Destination Sogeri Tourism Association proudly bring you the second annual Sogeri Pineapple Festival.
Join the Sogeri community for an exciting event in the cool and fertile hinterlands of the Central Province showcasing agriculture, tourism, culture, heritage, floriculture, sports, music and commerce.
The Sogeri Pineapple Festival is a two-day event filled with fun-filled activities for the whole family.
Activities and features to be showcased at the Sogeri Pineapple Festival include:
Sogeri is a 40-minute drive from our nation’s capital, Port Moresby. It is home to some well-known attractions like the Kokoda Track, Varirata National Park, Sirinumu Dam and more!
Ticket prices for the 2020 Sogeri Pineapple Festival are: K5.00 children | K10.00 adults | K25.00 family of four.
For updates like and follow the Sogeri Pineapple Festival Facebook page
The Bakovi Tribe of Talasea, West New Britain, invite you to join them in a cultural celebration promoting peace and unity in their community.
‘Wakasiri’ means to showcase, and this festival promises to be a unique cultural showcase exhibiting traditional dances and rituals of the Bola speaking people of Bakovi.
Discover the fascinating history of the Bakovi people who traveled from Madang thousands of years ago bringing with them beliefs and practices that are apparent in the names of many places in the Talasea area.
For further information, call Mr. Augustine Reu, +675 7138-2399.
Journey to Imonda Station in beautiful Sandaun Province to experience a rare cultural showcase – the 3rd annual Walsa Singsing Muruk Festival.
Celebrate with the communities of the Vanimo Green District as they welcome visitors with ‘singsings’, cultural rituals, arts, crafts and local cuisine.
The festival also celebrates the Sandaun Provincial Government Day featuring the presence of government officials.
Imonda Station is a 4-hours drive inland from Vanimo town. Accommodation is available in Vanimo and at the station. Transport will also be provided for guests. For further information and bookings contact the organizers listed.
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The Anniversary of the Montevideo Maru tragedy marks one of the most devastating World War Two events in Australia and Papua New Guinea’s history.
When Rabaul was lost to the WWII Japanese Axis Powers, the SS Montevideo Maru set sail for Hainan Island with over a thousand passengers on board. When it was torpedoed by an American submarine, 1,142 lives were lost: 1,054 Australian prisoners of war (178 non-commissioned officers, 667 soldiers and 209 civilians), as well as 88 Japanese crewmen.
Families of the Australian WWII POW’s who were on the Montevideo Maru will join residents in the township of Rabaul for a special commemoration service at the Montevideo Memorial Park.
Special memorial tours are also available from Rabaul Hotel.
For more information visit: www.facebook.com/RabaulAndMontevideoMaruSociety
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The Firedance Festival is a special showcase of Baining culture in the East New Britain Province.
Guests are transported to Gaulim village deep in the mountains of East New Britain. Here they are welcomed with rare performances capturing Baining tribal myth and lore. Tribes from all over Baining will be a part of this rousing event.
As night descends on Gaulim, towering bonfires will be lit for one of the most spectacular dances ever witnessed in Papua New Guinea, where initiated Baining men wearing extraordinary masks and enchanted by forest spirits dance evocatively through the flames and embers.
The Firedance Festival is organised by South Sea Horizons in partnership with the Baining community of East New Britain. South Sea Horizons proudly offer Responsible Tours that encourages the protection of the unique cultures we have in PNG.
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Join the local women artisans of Milne Bay for an exciting showcase of their incredible woven crafts at the Women Weavers of Milne Bay Fashion & Culture Show.
The event is held annually in Alotau, Milne Bay Province at the Wanigili Centre overlooking the picturesque bay.
The public are invited to experience a unique mix of contemporary and traditional arts and crafts proudly created by Milne Bay women.
The highlight of the event is the fashion show where the most inspiring fashion outfits woven from local fibers and materials grace the local catwalk.
Visit the Milne Bay Tourism Bureau travel website ‘Magical Milne Bay’: www.milnebay.travel
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The 4th Karkar Island Bilum Festival will be be held at Taur Sportsground on Karkar Island, Madang Province – promoting the theme: “My culture. My identity. My pride.”
Highlights of the festival include: traditional bilum pageant, singsings, live string bands, cultural knowledge showcase such as displays of bilum weaving, artwork and Karkar Island artefacts.
Meet the women of Karkar Island who are known throughout the region for their traditional bilum weaving skills. On display will be beautiful traditional bilums that follow cultural and modern designs.
Karkar Island is located 30km from the Madang Province mainland and is home to about 70,000 people.
Local transport is available to take festival goers to the event. Festival organizer’s advise visitors to take the number 17 bus from the Madang Town, Puma Station to Kubugam boat shed (bus fare is about 7 Kina). From Kubugam take a 40 minute dinghy boat ride across to Karkar Island (30 Kina per person).
For bookings and further information contact Mr. Pholas Yongole, email: pholas.yongole7@gmail.com or call: +675 7254-3382 / 7085-1831 / 7372-1549 / 7942-4777
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🪶 Celebrate one of Papua New Guinea’s most culturally and environmentally rich festivals in the heart of the Southern Highlands Province.
The Kutubu Kundu & Digaso Festival is an annual gathering that honours the cultural heritage of the Kutubu people — especially the traditional kundu drum and digaso oil, a sacred red oil derived from local tree bark. Held from 15–17 September 2025, the festival takes place across two stunning locations: Lake Kutubu and Pimaga Station.
Surrounded by the untouched beauty of the Kikori Basin — home to rare wildlife such as the world’s longest land-living eel and 12 endemic fish species — the festival brings together over 40 communities from Bosavi, Kikori, Hela, Enga, and beyond. It’s a vibrant celebration of tradition, storytelling, biodiversity, and peace-building.
Since its inception in 2011, the festival has served as a platform for:
Cultural exchange and preservation
Promoting sustainable tourism and local economies
Raising awareness on education, environmental issues, and climate change
Under this year’s theme, “Strongim Pasin Tumbuna na Kalsa Bilong Yumi” (Strengthen Our Ancestral Ways and Culture), visitors can look forward to a truly immersive experience, including:
Traditional sing-sing performances
Digaso oil and sago extraction demonstrations
Bilum weaving and traditional arts & crafts
Canoe races and Lake Kutubu cultural tours
Visits to the iconic Kutubu long haus
The festival warmly welcomes both local and international guests to connect with the spirit of Lake Kutubu — through dance, dialogue, and deep cultural knowledge.
For further information, email the Kutubu Kundu & Digaso Festival committee: festivalkuts017@gmail.com or call +675 7066-0057 / 7119-5699
🪶 The 2025 Hagen Show will be staged at Kagamuga showground, Mount Hagen town in the Western Highlands Province – August 16th to 17th.
The Hagen Show is an exciting ‘singsing‘ involving cultural groups from across the Western Highlands and other parts of the country perform traditional dances, ritual performances and feasting.
The event was first staged in 1961 before PNG’s Independence as an event to unify tribes.
Local entertainers from the modern music scene will also perform at the show. Arts and crafts will also be on display.
Don’t miss out on this exciting cultural event in one of the Highlands region’s biggest commercial townships.
For further information, email: service@pngtours.com
Join us in Port Moresby for the PNG Mini Cultural Show!
The PNG Tourism Promotion Authority brings you an exciting cultural celebration featuring the main cultural groups from the 22 provinces of Papua New Guinea, including Huli wigmen, the Sili Muli of Enga, Garamut dancers of Manus Province and more!
There will also be live band performances and cultural photo opportunities.
Entry is Free.
Download our PNG Mini Cultural Show Program for our APEC PNG 2018 delegates.
For further information, email: ppd@papuanewguinea.travel or call +675 320-0211
🤠 The Largest cultural display of agriculture, industry and community in the Country!
The Morobe Show is on during Papua New Guinea’s Independence Week celebrations in Lae, Morobe Province this year!
Over two days, Lae becomes a hub of activity as it plays host to cultural performances, community pride, and displays of hard work through big harvests in agriculture from subsistence farming through to industrial farming from the coasts, to hinterlands of Morobe Province and its border-sharing provinces.
The Morobe Show brings together an estimated number of 80,000 visitors annually. Guests can wander the crafts and food markets of Lae city and the surrounding historic and natural wonders and tourist sites.
The national airline, Air Niugini, travels five times into Lae city from the capital of Port Moresby.
Enquiries for tourist packages can be found at Air Niugini offices, online on the Air Niugini website and on the Morobe Show Page.
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For tickets and further information, contact the Morobe Province Agricultural Society: email info@morobeshow.org.pg or call: +675 78673508 or 430-4085 or 430-4042 or visit the Morobe Show website. Follow the Morobe Show Facebook page for updates.
🪶 Join the people of Enga as they celebrate 32 years of their extraordinary annual festival showcase – the Enga Cultural Show, now set for the 7th to 9th August 2025.
Wabag Town in Enga Province will be the venue of this exciting annual event. Witness dozens of cultural performances from tribes across Enga, as well as the Highlands region. Singsings, rituals, crafts and produce will be on display – come and experience the best of Enga!
Visitors will be privileged to see a spectacular display of culture unique to Enga, especially the amazing Engan dancers with their iconic black-painted faces and unique headdresses.
For further information, email: contact@engashow.com / engaculturalshow@gmail.com
🐊 The Sepik River Crocodile Festival is a three-day cultural celebration staged annually in Ambunti, East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea.
Experience one of East Sepik’s popular and most exciting cultural festivals.
The Sepik River Crocodile Festival highlights the importance of the crocodile and its cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River.
The Sepik River is one of the largest rivers in the Asia-Pacific region and is home to some of the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater crocodile populations.
In Sepik culture men and crocodile share a special bond. The Crocodile symbolizes strength, power and manhood. Skin-cutting initiations continue in Sepik River communities where men proudly wear scars cut into their skin during the rite of passage. These scars, resembling the back of a crocodile, run from the shoulder to the hip.
Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal.
The festival is held every year, August 5th – 7th.
The Karimui Show in Simbu Province celebrates the natural wonders of the Mt Karimui Conservation Area Project.
In its fourth year running, this special festival brings together local communities in the Karimui District in an effort to encourage awareness and appreciation of their natural environment.
Experience the colourful ‘singsings’ (cultural dances) and unique rituals of the Simbu people of Karimui – famous for their cane walkers, unique head-dresses and striking ceremonial face-paints.
The 2021 Karimui Show is a three-day event that will take place November 17-19.
For further information contact the Karimui Show Committee Mr. Ken Mondiai or Mr. Chris Jamie, email: karimuishow@pwmpng.org.pg or phone +675 323-6344
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The 2018 Bundi Culture & Flower Arrangement Show – October 5-7, will feature cultural performances from groups as far as the border regions of Simbu, Jimi, Asaro, and Bundi. Local women will also be exhibiting floral arrangements showcasing the extraordinary variety of flowers and plant life found in the Usino Bundi district of Madang.
The Bismarck Corridor Forrest Conservation & Eco-tourism Dialogue will also take place on the first day of the festival, on the 5th of October, 2018.
Celebrate Bougainville’s world-class cocoa at the Bougainville Chocolate Festival—three flavour-packed days of tastings, demonstrations, and farmer showcases set on the waterfront at Hutjena Oval. Meet the growers behind Bougainville’s award-winning beans, watch the bean-to-bar journey in action, and discover why this island is a rising star of Pacific chocolate.
Chocolate lovers, foodies, families, students, farmers and agribusiness operators—anyone curious about cocoa, from field to bar. Past editions have drawn farmers, chocolatiers, and industry specialists from across PNG and abroad.
Fly to Buka via Port Moresby (domestic connections). Hutjena Oval is a short drive across the bridge from Buka Town. Local PMVs and taxis operate regularly; your accommodation can assist with transfers. (Travel logistics may vary; check locally before you go.)
Don’t miss three days of flavour, culture & fun in paradise! 🌺
For more information, contact Bougainville Tourism, email, tourisminfo.bougainville@gmail.com or call +675 7299-3401
The Tufi Tapa and Tattoo Festival will be staged in Tufi Station, Cape Nelson in the Northern (Oro) Province.
Tapa cloth and facial tattoos are intrinsic to traditional Tufi culture. Tapa patterns and tattoo designs identify tribes and lineage in the Northern (Oro) Province and are highly respected when adorned.
Cultural performances full of color and dance will take place at the Festival. There will also be tapa preparation rituals and traditional facial tattooing showcasing the rich variety of tribal patterns of the area.
Food and Oro handicrafts will be on sale. Take home a special souvenir to remember your Tufi experience.
Festival goers can also enjoy the natural scenic beauty of Tufi – lush green forests, spectacular fjords and a welcoming beach. Apart from providing wonderful accommodation, the nearby renown Tufi Dive Resort offers scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, fishing and more activities to make your journey worthwhile.
PNG Air provides direct flights to Tufi two-times a week. For flight bookings email: tufi@pngair.com.pg or call +675 7100 0789
For further information and bookings contact the Tufi Tapa and Tattoo Festival Organising Committee: email s.ivahupa@gmail.com or call +675 7164-9250
Images courtesy of the Tufi Tapa and Tattoo Festival Facebook page. Follow the page for updates and event information.
🪶 The 2025 Goroka Show is set for September 20th to 21st in Goroka Town, Eastern Highlands Province.
The ‘Goroka Show’ is a significant cultural event in the Highlands region of Papua New Guinea (PNG). It is also the longest running annual cultural festival in Papua New Guinea drawing thousands of tourists to the country every year in September during the week of the nation’s Independence Day celebrations.
Over a hundred tribes from all over Papua New Guinea will participate in the event performing extraordinary ‘singsings’ in a riotous display of colour and sound.
The staging of the Goroka Show began in 1957 and was first introduced and organized by Australian patrol officers known locally as ‘kiaps’.
Contact the event organizers: Mrs. Keryn Flynn Hargreaves email gorokashow2014@gmail.com or call +675 532-2644
Or book a show tour package with a Goroka-based tour operator, PNG Highlands Adventures – email Ms. Jenny Wal Gonapa, email: pnghighlandsadventures@gmail.com or call: +675 7046-8746
The 2018 Jiwaka Mini Cultural Show will be staged in Jiwaka Province in the Highlands region, August 4th – 5th.
The Show will be staged in Wara Mombol in Banz Town a 40 minute drive from Mount Hagen. Proceeds from the event will go towards community projects including upgrades to primary schools and health facilities.
The Jiwaka Show is the local community’s effort to showcase its most treasured asset – its unique culture and its people.
Visitors will witness traditional cultural displays distinctive to Jiwaka culture, these include: Foot Bridge Building – A traditional bridge structure built out of forest canes and vines developed by the Jimi people.
‘Konk Numb’ or ‘Konk Gar’ – A courting ceremony between Jiwaka young men and women.Local youth are decked out in traditional finery and face paints amidst joyous dancing and singing.‘Ana Kolma’ – This lavish ceremony is a mark of new beginnings not just between a man and a woman but between tribes.Conflicts are resolved and new promises are made to strengthen families and clans.‘Kunda Kumba’ – After a funeral or the destruction of property this sombre ceremony is meant to reach a conflict resolution.
At the centre of these cultural practices is the traditional pig killing and the exchange of food and livestock. Such ceremonies are public events that involve the entire community. There will also be face painting, traditional flute playing, string bands,’ bilum’ weaving displays, performances depicting local myths and legends as well as local arts and crafts being sold.The community event is aimed at reviving and encouraging participation in Jiwaka traditional culture especially through youths with support from local families.The Jiwaka Mini Cultural Show is planned to be an annual event held every first weekend of August.
Transport can be made available upon request by contacting the event organisers below. Accommodation can be arranged for festival visitors at guest houses – Jiwaka Mission Resort and Molka Lodge in Minj.
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