PNG is vast land of amazing choices for holiday experiences that will suit everyone's taste and budget. This is a land of ancient cultures and the region's festivals are spectacular.

The Goroka and Mount Hagen Cultural Shows are so popular that accommodation bookings have to be made a year in advance.

Port Moresby, the gateway to PNG, is known for the exciting Hiri Moale Festival depicting the epic voyages undertaken by the Motuans of Central Province, who traded clay pots for sago with the Gulf people.

Other fascinating cultural events include the Yam Harvest Festival of the Trobriand Islands, which celebrate the traditional methods of planting and harvesting yams, and the Kenu and Kundu Festivals of the Milne Bay Province, which celebrate their transport system of the past.

In East New Britain, the famous Buluminki Highway in New Ireland, the ancient rituals of the Kontu Shark Calling Festival and Malang Festival offer a unique cultural experience for visitors.

Events calendar

Canoe Festivals

Cultural Festivals

Please note, some dates can be subject to change without notice. Visitors are advised to confirm dates with PNG Tourism Promotion Authority, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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