Mt Hagen Show: A Celebration of Colour, Diversity, and Tradition
Every year, Mt Hagen bursts into life as tribes from across the country gather to showcase their traditions, heritage and pride.
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7 Reasons to add the Goroka Show to your bucket list
Prefer culture over cocktails? Here are seven reasons the Goroka Show belongs on every traveller's bucket list.
Inside the Goroka Show: A Deep Dive into Papua New Guinea’s Largest Cultural Gathering
More than 100 tribes gather in the Highlands each year for the Goroka Show, Papua New Guinea's largest and most iconic cultural festival.
What to Pack (and Expect) for the Goroka Show: A Traveller’s Guide
Booked your spot at the Goroka Show? Here's what to pack and what to expect from this unforgettable festival.
Experience the Magic of the National Mask Festival with South Sea Horizons
The dawn Kinavai ceremony and the Baining fire dance make the National Mask Festival a cultural experience not to be missed.
The Linganga: Bainings Firedance
The Linganga, the Baining fire dancers of East New Britain, appear at nightfall as part of the ceremonies that follow the passing of a village member.
Personal Travel Manager Experiences the Heart of Papua New Guinea
A travel manager's visit to East New Britain, from the Baining Firedance Festival to Rabaul's wartime history.