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