Festivals in Papua New Guinea

Festivals

Season or date: Third week of September

Largest cultural show where over 100 ethnic groups nationwide compete with traditional dance and decorations.

Season or date: Mid-August

Highland ethnic festival featuring grass horse racing and war paint performances.

Season or date: October

Combined agricultural expo and culture event held in Lae.

Season or date: November

Traditional ocean canoe races and song-dance performances in Alotau, Milne Bay Province.

Season or date: May

Showcases famous mud mask dancing and spirit rituals of Asaro people.

Season or date: September

Music, dance, and cocoa judging event held on Kokopo Bay coast.

Season or date: June

Canoe parade and food market along Port Moresby coast.

Season or date: July

Ceremony and skewer cooking market celebrating new yam harvest.

Season or date: June

Colorful dance competition featuring Chimbu Province highland tribes.

Season or date: April

Diving contest and skin fishing competition in Tafi, Oro Province.