Event, Festival activities in Papua New Guinea
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Mt Hagen Show
It's not as big as the Goroka Show, but the Mt Hagen Show is definitely a must-see. It's held annually, on the third weekend of August. The cheap 'general admission' won't allow you access to the singsing groups until much later, and then, only from the surrounding banks.
The two-day pass allows you to arrive early and see the groups dressing and donning their feathered headdresses. Vigorous impromptu performances at this time can be more powerful, even ribald, compared to the formal stuff dished up in the arena. Contrary to what you might fear, there's no general bird of paradise slaughter just before show time - the feather headdresses and costumes are extremely…
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PNG Coffee Festival
The PNG Coffee Festival is usually held over the first weekend in May at the Raun Raun Theatre. It features singsing groups, contemporary music, art exhibitions, a trade fair and formal coffee ball.
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Enga Festival
The annual Enga Festival, a smaller version of the Mt Hagen and Goroka Shows, is held in August at the sports ground.
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