The Mount Hagen Show

For almost 60 years, this fantastic event has celebrated the intriguing customs of indigenous tribes. The Mount Hagen Show was founded in 1961, before PNG's independence, as an annual gathering to bring the local tribes together. The Melpa-speaking tribes of the Western Highlands continue to celebrate alongside up to 50 other tribes from PNG's Highlands regions, including the Jiwaka, Hela, Enga, and Chimbu, until this day. This mid-August sing-along is a costume, craft, and color festival. There are traditional dances, singing, and ritual acts, as well as eating.

Known as one of the famous festivals in PNG, it is defined by the uniqueness of our cultural history and physical places. About 600 diverse tribal groups and languages all contributed to the uniqueness of our cultural activities.

When: in August

Where: Mount Hagen, Western Highlands