
PNG Culture
Papua New Guinea is one of the most diverse populations on earth with over 700 different languages spoken in a country with a population of around 5 million people.
The cultural shows and festivals of Papua New Guinea are a way for the proud local people to showcase their traditional customs and beliefs through dance and "sing sings". This also provides a wonderful opportunity for tourists to see the many different cultures of Papua New Guinea all come together in an array of colour and passion.
PNG Festivals in 2024
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PNG Highlands West Expedition, 2 -11 Juy 2024 |
PNG Highlands North Expedition, 12 - 21 September 2024 | |
History of Bingla Ingu Festival |
One minute tour of Goroka
PNG Cultural Events
June:
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Madang Festival
One of Papua New Guinea’s most visited province prepares for a celebration to showcase its many unique resident cultural groups. |
July:
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Mask Festival
A cultural extravaganza set in Kokopo, featuring iconic masks from East New Britain, New Ireland and various parts of Papua New Guinea. |
August:
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Crocodile Festival
This special festival celebrates one of Papua New Guinea's famous tribal heartlands and the significance of the revered crocodile - a motif throughout Sepik River culture. |
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Enga Show
The people of Enga will celebrate their cultural show in Wabag. The show is set to rival the other cultural shows in the Highlands region. |
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Hagen Show
Held in the Western Highlands township of Mt. Hagen, the Show is expected to be a rousing event. |
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Paiya Mini Show
The Paiya Mini Show is a cultural event staged annually in Paiya Village, Western Highlands Province. |
September:
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Goroka Show
The ‘Goroka Show’ is a significant cultural event in the Highlands region of Papua New Guinea (PNG). |
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Kalam Cultural Festival
The Kalam Cultural Festival showcases the culture of one of Papua New Guinea's most fascinating ethnic groups - the Simbai people of Madang Province. |
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Kutubu Kundu Digaso
The Kutubu Kundu Digaso festival offers a rare treat of fascinating cultural performances from all over the Southern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. |
November:
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Kenu & Kundu Festival
Stunning traditional canoes and 'kundus' feature prominently in this exciting cultural festival held in Alotau, Milne Bay Province. |
FESTIVALS - photos and information courtesy of Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority