Things To Do 2010

Don’t just say you’ve been to PNG…

The wonders of Papua New Guinea never cease to impress even the most intrepid traveler. Offering a multitude of ideal experiences, visitors will find a country rich in culture, ethnic diversity and pristine landscapes. Some of the world’s best-kept secrets are here: whether it is diving, cruising, trekking, fishing, surfing, bird-watching, war history or a land abundant with natural fauna and flora in a setting framed by mountains, rivers and active volcanoes.

If you need another reason to visit, here is a list of cultural activities that will give you an insight into the people and landscape that is Papua New Guinea.

Canoe Festivals

EVENT 8TH Gogodala Canoe Festival
MONTH / DATE May 5-7
VENUE Balimo, Western Province
EVENT 7TH National Canoe Festival
MONTH November 5-7
DATE Alotau, Milne Bay Province

Cultural Festivals

EVENT Madang Festival
MONTH/DATE June 4-7
VENUE Madang, Madang Province
EVENT Warwagira Cultural Festival
MONTH/DATE July 8-14
VENUE Kokopo (Rabaul), East New Britain
EVENT Tavur Cultural Show
MONTH/DATE July 20-22
VENUE West New Britain
EVENT Kavieng District Cultural Show
MONTH/DATE July 22-24
VENUE Kavieng, New Ireland Province
EVENT Enga Cultural Show
MONTH/DATE August (TBA)
VENUE Wabag, Enga Province
EVENT Hagen Show
MONTH/DATE August 14-15
VENUE Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province
EVENT 9th National Garamut and Mambu Festival
MONTH/DATE DATE September 3-4
VENUE Wewak, East Sepik Province
EVENT 2nd Middle Sepik Festival
MONTH/DATE September 10-11
VENUE Palimbe Village, East Sepik Province
EVENT Hiri Moale Festival
MONTH/DATE September 10-15
VENUE Port Moresby, Central Province
EVENT Kokopo District Cultural Show
MONTH/DATE September 14-15
VENUE Kokopo, East New Britain Province
EVENT Goroka Show
MONTH/DATE September 17-19
VENUE Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province
EVENT Morobe Show
MONTH/DATE October 30-31
VENUE Lae, Morobe Province

Mask Festivals

EVENT 16th National Mask Festival
MONTH/DATE July 15-18
VENUE Kokopo (Rabaul), East New Britain
EVENT 5th Namatananai Mask Festival
MONTH/DATE August 5-8
VENUE Namatanai, New Ireland Province

Coffee Festivals

EVENT 8th PNG Coffee Festival
MONTH/DATE May 27-29
VENUE Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province

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