Papua New Guineau

In Papua New Guinea you’ll come face to face with some of the oldest continuing culture on the planet. You’ll mainly meet Melanesian people though some areas are also home to descendants of Polynesian and Micronesian settlers from across the Pacific islands. From remote villages to urban centers, you’ll find that local customs are passionately maintained in elaborate rituals that accompany deaths, feasts, marriages, ceremonies, and initiation rites.

Main cultural festivals take place throughout the country annually from July to November. It is strongly recommended that you try to include a festival in your program. Ask us how.

July                – National Mask Festival & Warwagira, East New Britain

August          -Sepik River Crocodile & Arts Festival, East Sepik

August          – Mt Hagen Show, Western Highlands

August          – Enga Cultural Show, Enga

September – Goroka Show, Eastern Highlands

September – Hiri Moale Festival, Port Moresby, NCD

September – Frangipani Festival, East New Britain

September – Madang Festival, Madang

September – Malagan Festival, New Ireland

September – Karkar Island Bilum Festival, Madang

October        – Morobe Show, Lae, Morobe

November   – National Kenu & Kundu Festival, Milne Bay