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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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Experience the rich cultural traditions of the Southern Highlands Province at the Kutubu Kundu & Digaso Festival, taking place from 23–26 September 2026 in the Kutubu area of Papua New Guinea.
Celebrated amongst the spectacular environment of Lake Kutubu and its surrounding communities, the festival is one of Papua New Guinea’s unique cultural events, showcasing traditional sing-sing performances, cultural ceremonies, storytelling, music, dance, arts, and customary practices of the Kutubu peoples and neighbouring communities.
The 2026 festival theme, “Raising the Haus Man: Foundations of Our Identity”, honours and celebrates the construction of two traditional long houses in Daga 1 and Daga 2 villages. The theme highlights the cultural significance of the Haus Man as both a physical and spiritual foundation of identity, leadership, wisdom, and cultural continuity.
The festival explores three important pillars of cultural preservation and community identity:
Visitors to the festival can experience authentic cultural performances, traditional attire, customary ceremonies, local crafts, and the warm hospitality of the Kutubu communities, all set against the breathtaking natural beauty of Southern Highlands Province.
The Kutubu Kundu & Digaso Festival offers a rare opportunity to experience living cultural heritage while celebrating the traditions and stories that continue to shape Papua New Guinea’s identity today.
For further information, email the Kutubu Kundu & Digaso Festival committee: jeffreysaina@gmail.com or call +675 7066-0057 / 7119-5699
Mount Hagen Show returns to Queen’s Park in Mount Hagen from 14–16 August 2026, bringing together tribes and cultural groups from across Papua New Guinea in one of the country’s most iconic cultural celebrations.
First staged in 1961 before Papua New Guinea’s Independence, the Mount Hagen Show was originally created to promote unity among tribes from across the Highlands region. Today, it remains one of the nation’s most exciting and visually spectacular cultural events.
Throughout the three-day festival, visitors can witness powerful sing-sing performances, traditional dances, ceremonial dress, tribal rituals, drumming, and feasting, as cultural groups proudly showcase their traditions and identity.
Beyond the cultural performances, the show also features contemporary entertainment from local musicians and artists, alongside vibrant arts and crafts displays highlighting the creativity of Papua New Guinea’s artisans.
Set in one of the Highlands region’s largest and busiest commercial centres, the Mount Hagen Show offers visitors an unforgettable opportunity to experience the culture, energy, and community spirit of the Highlands.
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
Experience one of Papua New Guinea’s most iconic annual events at the 63rd Annual Morobe Show, taking place on 24–25 October 2026 at the famous Lae Showgrounds in Lae, Morobe Province. Organised by the Morobe Province Agricultural Society (MPAS), the Morobe Show is the country’s premier agricultural and community showcase, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year from across Papua New Guinea and beyond.
Established in 1959, the Morobe Show has grown into one of Papua New Guinea’s most celebrated national events, bringing together agriculture, culture, commerce, education, entertainment, and community spirit in a vibrant two-day celebration.
Held at the historic Lae Showgrounds in the heart of Lae City, visitors can experience spectacular singsing performances, cultural displays, livestock exhibitions, agricultural showcases, horticulture displays, arts and crafts, food stalls, live entertainment, amusement rides, trade exhibitions, and family-friendly activities.
The Morobe Show provides an important platform for communities, farmers, schools, businesses, tourism operators, artists, and industries to showcase the diversity, innovation, and talent of Papua New Guinea. The event also highlights the vital role agriculture continues to play in supporting livelihoods, food security, and economic growth throughout the country.
Each year, the event attracts more than 70,000–80,000 visitors, making it one of the country’s largest public gatherings and a major highlight on Papua New Guinea’s events calendar.
Whether you are a cultural enthusiast, photographer, family traveller, exhibitor, or first-time visitor to Papua New Guinea, the Morobe Show offers an unforgettable opportunity to experience the country’s cultural diversity, agricultural heritage, creativity, and community pride all in one place.
Location: Lae Showgrounds, Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
Dates: 24–25 October 2026
Organiser: Morobe Province Agricultural Society (MPAS)
Contact: info@morobeshow.org.pg | +675 7897 3508
Website: Morobe Show Official Website
🪶 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 & Arts Festival is a vibrant three-day cultural celebration held annually in Ambunti, deep in the heart of the Sepik River region.
The festival honours the crocodile’s powerful cultural significance to the people of the Sepik River. In Sepik tradition, the crocodile symbolises strength, power, and manhood, with stories, beliefs, and ceremonies connected to this ancient animal passed down through generations.
One of the festival’s most significant traditions is the renowned skin-cutting initiation ceremony, where ceremonial scars are cut into the skin to resemble the textured back of a crocodile — marking an important rite of passage into manhood.
Set along one of the Asia-Pacific’s largest river systems, the festival brings together communities from across the Sepik for traditional sing-sing performances, canoe races, cultural displays, music, dance, and art.
Visitors can experience the rich traditions of the Sepik River people while exploring a region famous for its spirit houses, carvings, and strong cultural identity.
Held annually from 5–7 August.
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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