Every year Goroka Cultural Show brings together different tribes to showcase their cultural diversity. Photographs below are from the 2016 show.
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Photographs: Leo Wafiwa
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Wednesday, 21 September 2016
Saturday, 17 September 2016
PNG's 41 Independence Day concedes with the 60th Goroka Cultural Show - 2016
by JEFFREY ELAPA
THE 60th Goroka Cultural Show and 41st PNG Independence will showcase some of the country unique and alive cultures and traditional that is never found anywhere in the world.
Cultures and traditional values and practices from around the 22 provinces is now displayed and showcased to thousands of people including more than 500 foreign tourists who flew in as early as Monday this week.
Traditional signsing groups from as far the famous Huli wigmen from the resource rich Hela province to traditional dancers from the beautiful Manus conversed for one of the country’s oldest shows ever.
While the different cultural practices is going, several other entertaining activities is going on while others will followed before the show ends at 3.30pm this afternoon.
The second day program now started with pillow fight and that is followed by target shooting using traditional bows and arrows when the show started at 10.00 am this morning.
These activities were followed by tug of war at 11 am and wood cutting.
Starting at 1pm today, activities like catching a greasy live pig will be on to allow the public to catch the pig and win it.
This will be followed by greasy pole climb, a contest for people with the ability to climb greasy pole to collect free household items including mattresses, pillows and pots among the many other prices placed on the top of the pole.
Cultures and traditional values and practices from around the 22 provinces is now displayed and showcased to thousands of people including more than 500 foreign tourists who flew in as early as Monday this week.
Traditional signsing groups from as far the famous Huli wigmen from the resource rich Hela province to traditional dancers from the beautiful Manus conversed for one of the country’s oldest shows ever.
While the different cultural practices is going, several other entertaining activities is going on while others will followed before the show ends at 3.30pm this afternoon.
The second day program now started with pillow fight and that is followed by target shooting using traditional bows and arrows when the show started at 10.00 am this morning.
These activities were followed by tug of war at 11 am and wood cutting.
Starting at 1pm today, activities like catching a greasy live pig will be on to allow the public to catch the pig and win it.
This will be followed by greasy pole climb, a contest for people with the ability to climb greasy pole to collect free household items including mattresses, pillows and pots among the many other prices placed on the top of the pole.
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For next year 2017 September, the festival will be even bigger and better. To book or for more information about the event in 2017 - contact the blogger or the show committee.
Random photographs below are from the celebrations in 2016, September.
Happy viewing!
Source: Post Courier
"Our culutures and traditions are our identity and we must preserve them to maintain our identify," Culture and Tourism Minister Tobias Kulang told Goroka Show
by PEARSON KOLO
MORE than 30,000 Papua New Guineans came in one color, red, gold and black.
This showed the national unity and attracted many tourists to either wear a PNG colored shirt or paint their face to be part of the celebrating spirit.
These tourists, numbering more than 5,000 and the general Papua New Guineans were entertained by more than 130 cultural singsing groups from throughout the country.
This was what the 60th Goroka Cultural Show was like yesterday and today and it was described as the country’s main Independence event by the Culture and Tourism Minister, Tobias Kulung, who officiated at the official show day.
Minister Kulang said during his speech that the cultures and traditions of Papua New Guinea are important and must be practiced regularly to perceive its uniqueness and originality.
“Our cultures and traditions are our identity and we must preserve them in order to have our identity in the world,” Minister Kulang said.
“The Government of Papua New Guinea through the Department of Culture and Tourism aims to promote our cultures and traditions through such cultural shows and other cultural activities.”
The Minister said the national government through its different departments and state owned enterprises is the major sponsor of the show demonstrating the commitment the Government of PNG has to promote Papua New Guinea’s unique cultures and traditions.
The Minister on behalf of the Government of PNG and its people welcomed the international tourists and thanked them for their interest in the country and its people.
Eastern Highlands Governor Julie Soso during her speech said the Goroka Cultural Show is a cultural event every year which gathers the rest of Papua New Guinea in Goroka, EHP.
Governor Soso said the provincial government under her leadership has supported the Goroka Cultural Show over the years as it is an important cultural event.
She said the cultural show is also the major tourist attraction and plays an important duty in the tourism industry on the province and the country.
She thanked the national government and state enterprises for being the major sponsors and also acknowledged other business houses for their continuous supports.
Mrs Soso urged the different cultural groups to continue to proudly display their cultures and traditions as they are our heritage.
The Goroka Cultural Show Committee showed their appreciation to their guests by presenting them with live pigs, taros, yams, sugarcanes, bananas and many other vegetables and items.
MORE than 30,000 Papua New Guineans came in one color, red, gold and black.
This showed the national unity and attracted many tourists to either wear a PNG colored shirt or paint their face to be part of the celebrating spirit.
These tourists, numbering more than 5,000 and the general Papua New Guineans were entertained by more than 130 cultural singsing groups from throughout the country.
This was what the 60th Goroka Cultural Show was like yesterday and today and it was described as the country’s main Independence event by the Culture and Tourism Minister, Tobias Kulung, who officiated at the official show day.
Minister Kulang said during his speech that the cultures and traditions of Papua New Guinea are important and must be practiced regularly to perceive its uniqueness and originality.
“Our cultures and traditions are our identity and we must preserve them in order to have our identity in the world,” Minister Kulang said.
“The Government of Papua New Guinea through the Department of Culture and Tourism aims to promote our cultures and traditions through such cultural shows and other cultural activities.”
The Minister said the national government through its different departments and state owned enterprises is the major sponsor of the show demonstrating the commitment the Government of PNG has to promote Papua New Guinea’s unique cultures and traditions.
The Minister on behalf of the Government of PNG and its people welcomed the international tourists and thanked them for their interest in the country and its people.
Eastern Highlands Governor Julie Soso during her speech said the Goroka Cultural Show is a cultural event every year which gathers the rest of Papua New Guinea in Goroka, EHP.
Governor Soso said the provincial government under her leadership has supported the Goroka Cultural Show over the years as it is an important cultural event.
She said the cultural show is also the major tourist attraction and plays an important duty in the tourism industry on the province and the country.
She thanked the national government and state enterprises for being the major sponsors and also acknowledged other business houses for their continuous supports.
Mrs Soso urged the different cultural groups to continue to proudly display their cultures and traditions as they are our heritage.
The Goroka Cultural Show Committee showed their appreciation to their guests by presenting them with live pigs, taros, yams, sugarcanes, bananas and many other vegetables and items.
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Next year 2017 September, the festival will be even bigger and better. To book or for more information about the event in 2017 - contact the blogger or the show committee.
Alex Dimain photographs below are from the celebrations in 2016, September.
Happy viewing!
Source: Post Courier.
Friday, 16 September 2016
Goroka to stage the seventh PNG Bilum Festival with guests from the around the global attending
GOROKA town is gearing up to stage the seventh Goroka Bilum (string bag) Festival this week apart from the 60th annual show and 41st Independence anniversary.
Festival founder and host Florence Jaukae on Monday confirmed that preparations were nearly complete with international guests and the major sponsor already in Goroka.
“Our major sponsor is Pacific Island Trade and Investment based in Sydney, Australia, its representative and creative manageress Ruth Choulai has arrived in Goroka, now,” Jaukae said.
She said other guests were from Australian museums and art galleries in Sydney. Many Australian citizens are also coming to the festival to be held today and tomorrow at the Bird of Paradise Hotel.
Jaukae said the festival was staged to celebrate ancient skills and designs of bilums and also about preserving, protecting the skills and designs.
She said it is also to show case the artistic formations of bilum designs and styles used by the modern generations.
Jauka said some of the main products to be displayed were bilum caps, hats, wall hangings, dresses, mobile phone carriers, however, the bilum as a bag remained the most creative expression of the weaver.
“Bilum weaving is a skill shared by women, a skill or knowledge that is passed from one generation to another. Bilums can be seen on the streets of Sydney, New York, London, Suva, Apia or anywhere in the world, an indication of how far this unique product travels
“The bilum marketing and exhibition will include selling of bilums and promoting not only in PNG but at international markets,” she said.
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| Sensational Singer Ronan Keating's girl-friend carrying a PNG Sepik bilum during a shopping mire in Sydney. Photos by Daily Mail UK |
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| Sensational Singer Ronan Keating's girl-friend carrying a PNG Sepik bilum during a shopping mire in Sydney. Photos by Daily Mail UK |
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| Sensational Singer Ronan Keating's girl-friend carrying a PNG Sepik bilum during a shopping mire in Sydney. Photos by Daily Mail UK |
Source: The National
Friday, 9 September 2016
More than 100 singsing groups confirmed for the 2016 Goroka Cultural Show - "Pikinini Festival" to open the show
SINGSING groups registered for the annual 60th Goroka Cultural Show is now closed with 100. The show is scheduled for September 16-18 at Goroka in Eastern Highlands Province.
Organiser and Chairlady of Goroka Cultural Festival Keryn Hargreaves said the weekend will see 100 singsing groups displaying PNG's vibrant culture, dancing to the beats of kundu drums and tribal chants.
Hargreaves said: “We have singsing groups coming as far as Southern Highlands, Simbai, Madang, WHP, Simbu, Morobe and Southern.
“We have exciting activities like greasy pole for men and woman, greasy pig for adults and children, body building display, pony rides, traditional target shooting, wood chopping competition and a pillow fight.”
The show will kick off with the Pikinini Festival on Friday with the partners UNICEF and live performance for the children.
Activities also include police band, horse parade, Jokema shows and school parade with schools from EHP.
Other activities include floriculture and bilum display, local talents at the BSP Ampitheter and live performance by Jokema, fireworks display at the Peace Park and a Black and Red show ball.
Hargreaves also confirmed that a film crew from Hollywood will be filming the Goroka Cultural Show as well as a Chinese-based tour company coming to promote the Goroka Cultural Show.
She added that the show is already getting request for 2018 APEC Leaders’ Summit.
Organiser and Chairlady of Goroka Cultural Festival Keryn Hargreaves said the weekend will see 100 singsing groups displaying PNG's vibrant culture, dancing to the beats of kundu drums and tribal chants.
Hargreaves said: “We have singsing groups coming as far as Southern Highlands, Simbai, Madang, WHP, Simbu, Morobe and Southern.
“We have exciting activities like greasy pole for men and woman, greasy pig for adults and children, body building display, pony rides, traditional target shooting, wood chopping competition and a pillow fight.”
The show will kick off with the Pikinini Festival on Friday with the partners UNICEF and live performance for the children.
Activities also include police band, horse parade, Jokema shows and school parade with schools from EHP.
Other activities include floriculture and bilum display, local talents at the BSP Ampitheter and live performance by Jokema, fireworks display at the Peace Park and a Black and Red show ball.
Hargreaves also confirmed that a film crew from Hollywood will be filming the Goroka Cultural Show as well as a Chinese-based tour company coming to promote the Goroka Cultural Show.
She added that the show is already getting request for 2018 APEC Leaders’ Summit.
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| Dancer from Goroka |
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| Dancer from Chimbu |
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| Dancers from Jiwaka |
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| Both young and old dancers from Simbu |
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| Jiwaka dancer
Video: Goroka is the capital of the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. It is a town of approximately 19,000 people (2000), 1600m above sea level. It has an airport (in the centre of town) and is on the "Highlands Highway", about 285 km from Lae in Morobe province and 90 km from the nearby town of Kainantu also in the Eastern Highlands. Other nearby towns include Kundiawa in Simbu Province and Mount Hagen in Western Highlands Province. It has a mild climate, known as a "perpetual Spring".
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Thursday, 8 September 2016
2016 Goroka Cultural Show celebrates 60th anniversary - single largest tribal gathering in the world since 1957
THE 2016 Goroka Cultural Show celebrates its 60th Anniversary this year 2016 and is set for September 16th to 18th. The annual Goroka Cultural Show in Papua New Guinea is one of "the largest tribal gatherings in the world" bringing together more than a 100 tribes to participate in the vibrant event; performing extraordinary displays of 'singsings' - traditional songs, dances and ritual performances.
VIDEO: Often touted as 'the most colourful show on earth', the Goroka Show is Papua New Guinea's biggest cultural event ever. Take a virtual tour of Goroka and the Goroka Cultural Show here.
The Goroka Cultural Show began in 1957 and was first introduced and organised by Australian patrol officers known as 'kiaps'. Kiaps from each district would build round houses typical of their districts, with cultural displays and 'singsing' groups.
From humble beginnings the Goroka Cultural Show has become an important community event fostering positive community relations within the many different tribes of the province and is a fantastic opportunity to gain an overview of Papua New Guinea's cultural diversity.
The Goroka Cultural Show Committee:
Contact Ms. Keryn Hargreaves, Chairlady, via email at: gorokashow2014@gmail.com or phone: +675 532-2644 and visit their website at: www.gorokaevents.com
Below are some randomly selected photos about the festival last year 2015.
The Goroka Cultural Show Committee:
Contact Ms. Keryn Hargreaves, Chairlady, via email at: gorokashow2014@gmail.com or phone: +675 532-2644 and visit their website at: www.gorokaevents.com
Below are some randomly selected photos about the festival last year 2015.
Happy viewing:
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| A tourist wanted to part-take in the festival at the show. |
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| Nebilyer men at the show |
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| Jiwaka girls at the show |
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| Welda girls at the show |
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| Tambul men at the show |
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| Welda girls from Mt. Hagen at the show |
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| Humans got wings like birds..hahah..a drama at the show |
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| Amb Welda at the show |
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| Welda group at the show |
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| Welda girls with their beat at the show |
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| Madmen in colours at the show |
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| Simbu girls at the show |
Goroka Cultural Show 2016 will be bigger and better celebrating the 60th anniversary
PREPERATIONS are already under way for the 60th Goroka Cultural Show anniversary, from the 16th to the 18th of September this year - 2016.
And everything, from the show activities to the construction of stalls will all be traditional and culture oriented.
The Goroka Cultural Show committee is on schedule and is preparing to host a big cultural event to mark Goroka Cultural Show’s 60th anniversary.
Chairlady of Goroka Cultural Show Committee Keryn Hargreaves said this year’s Goroka Show has attracted many international tourists and local show goers.
"In fact the Goroka Cultural Show is the main event that drives the tourism industry in the province," Mrs Hargreaves said.
"And we are expecting to see more tourists during this show and were are preparing to meet the expectations of our tourists as well as local show goers," Mrs Hargreaves said.
She said all hotel accommodations in Goroka have been fully booked in advance by tourists, and that is how the excitement for the 60th Goroka Cultural Show is building up.
She said there are many activities organised for the show and the public is reminded that they will see an eventful cultural show.
Some of the activities that show goers are expected to see during the Goroka show in September are more than 130 different cultural singsing groups, traditional fire making, greasy pigs for both children and adults, wood cutting using axe, bilum and basket displays, flowery culture competition and many more.
Many of these cultural events will be judged for prices.
There will also be an am-phi theatre where live bands and string bands will perform.
With an aim to make the 60th Goroka Show this year memorable, the Goroka Show Committee has called on all the eight Members of Parliament from the eight districts of Eastern Highlands Province to assist their people in their respective districts to participate during the show.
She added that the provincial and local members of parliament must support the show as it is one major event that brings all the people from the province together to display their cultures and traditions.
Variety of cultural groups from different tribes will perform at the show.
Below is a photo collection of some of the cultural groups that will perform at the show.
Happy viewing!
VIDEO: Goroka Cultural Show in 2014 tribal sing sing
Source: Post Courier
Happy viewing!
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| Asaro Mudmen from Goroka |
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| Welda girls from Mt. Hagen |
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| Member of the Welda Team |
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| Girls from Jiwaka |
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| Skeleton dance |
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| Sili-muli girls from Wabag |
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| Welda girls |
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| Skeleton Dance |
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| Simbu dancers |
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| Men from Nebilyer |
VIDEO: Goroka Cultural Show in 2014 tribal sing sing
Source: Post Courier
Wednesday, 7 September 2016
Goroka Cultural Show is one of the Papua New Guinea's oldest and important cultural festivals - September annually
ONE of Papua New Guinea’s most important and oldest events is the Eastern Highlands Cultural Show, or widely known as the “Goroka Cultural Show”. People come from all over the world to enjoy the entertainment.
The Goroka Cultural Show is a locally popular tribal event where people gather together to celebrate their culture in stunning displays of dance, music, and tribal rituals. There are about 100 tribes who show up to participate in the event, which is held annually during the weekend closest to the 16th of September (Independence Day).
The festival began in the 1950’s, when it was first introduced by missionaries. The initial purpose was for tribes across the land to come together and learn from each other, to enrich their own customs, and to open minds to the differing rituals of each tribe. These interesting customs are now available for travelers around the world to appreciate and enjoy.
The Goroka Cultural Show usually takes place in September every year.
The 2016 Goroka Cultural Show celebrates its 60th Anniversary and is set to be an even more spectacular cultural event complete with fireworks and fun activities for the whole family. The show begins on Independence Day September 16th and ends September 18th.
The Goroka Cultural Show aims to once more provide the best in cultural entertainment to the people of the Eastern Highlands Province and make visitors feel welcome from Papua New Guinea and around the world.
Held every year during the weekend closest to Independence Day, the Goroka Cultural Show is Papua New Guinea's most well-known tribal gathering and cultural event.
More than 100 tribes participate in the event performing extraordinary displays of 'singsings' - traditional songs, dances and ritual performances.
The staging of the Goroka Cultural Show began in 1957 and was first introduced and organized by Australian patrol officers known locally as 'kiaps'. Kiaps from each district built round houses typical of their districts where they displayed the various and unique cultures of the people living there. The kiaps brought in 'singsing' groups from surrounding areas. It created an entertaining weekend for everyone in the Province helping people forget their tribal differences.
The 2017 Goroka Cultural Show is set for September 16th to 18th.
The ‘Goroka Cultural Show’ is a significant cultural event in the Highlands region of Papua New Guinea (PNG).
The 2016 Goroka Show celebrates its 60th Anniversary and is set to be an even more spectacular cultural event complete with fireworks and fun activities for the whole family. The show begins on Independence Day September 16th and ends September 18th.
The Goroka Show aims to once more provide the best in cultural entertainment to the people of the Eastern Highlands Province and make visitors feel welcome from Papua New Guinea and around the world.
Held every year during the weekend closest to Independence Day, the Goroka Show is Papua New Guinea's most well-known tribal gathering and cultural event.
More than 100 tribes participate in the event performing extraordinary displays of 'singsings' - traditional songs, dances and ritual performances.
The staging of the Goroka Show began in 1957 and was first introduced and organized by Australian patrol officers known locally as 'kiaps'. Kiaps from each district built round houses typical of their districts where they displayed the various and unique cultures of the people living there. The kiaps brought in 'singsing' groups from surrounding areas. It created an entertaining weekend for everyone in the Province helping people forget their tribal differences.
The 2017 Goroka Cultural Show is set for September 16th to 18th. See you in Goroka!
For further information regarding the Goroka Cultural Show Committee
Attention: Ms. Keryn Hargreaves - Chair-lady
Email: gorokashow2014@gmail.com
Phone: +675 532-2644.
Visit their website at: www.gorokaevents.com
For accommodation near the festival click Accommodation in Eastern Highlands
VIDEO: Troy Pfeifer produced the following video about his trip to Goroka and the highlands of Papua New Guinea. Its recommended for those who wish to travel to Goroka for the first time.
The Goroka Cultural Show is a locally popular tribal event where people gather together to celebrate their culture in stunning displays of dance, music, and tribal rituals. There are about 100 tribes who show up to participate in the event, which is held annually during the weekend closest to the 16th of September (Independence Day).
The festival began in the 1950’s, when it was first introduced by missionaries. The initial purpose was for tribes across the land to come together and learn from each other, to enrich their own customs, and to open minds to the differing rituals of each tribe. These interesting customs are now available for travelers around the world to appreciate and enjoy.
The Goroka Cultural Show usually takes place in September every year.
The 2016 Goroka Cultural Show celebrates its 60th Anniversary and is set to be an even more spectacular cultural event complete with fireworks and fun activities for the whole family. The show begins on Independence Day September 16th and ends September 18th.
The Goroka Cultural Show aims to once more provide the best in cultural entertainment to the people of the Eastern Highlands Province and make visitors feel welcome from Papua New Guinea and around the world.
Held every year during the weekend closest to Independence Day, the Goroka Cultural Show is Papua New Guinea's most well-known tribal gathering and cultural event.
More than 100 tribes participate in the event performing extraordinary displays of 'singsings' - traditional songs, dances and ritual performances.
The staging of the Goroka Cultural Show began in 1957 and was first introduced and organized by Australian patrol officers known locally as 'kiaps'. Kiaps from each district built round houses typical of their districts where they displayed the various and unique cultures of the people living there. The kiaps brought in 'singsing' groups from surrounding areas. It created an entertaining weekend for everyone in the Province helping people forget their tribal differences.
The 2017 Goroka Cultural Show is set for September 16th to 18th.
The ‘Goroka Cultural Show’ is a significant cultural event in the Highlands region of Papua New Guinea (PNG).
The 2016 Goroka Show celebrates its 60th Anniversary and is set to be an even more spectacular cultural event complete with fireworks and fun activities for the whole family. The show begins on Independence Day September 16th and ends September 18th.
The Goroka Show aims to once more provide the best in cultural entertainment to the people of the Eastern Highlands Province and make visitors feel welcome from Papua New Guinea and around the world.
Held every year during the weekend closest to Independence Day, the Goroka Show is Papua New Guinea's most well-known tribal gathering and cultural event.
More than 100 tribes participate in the event performing extraordinary displays of 'singsings' - traditional songs, dances and ritual performances.
The staging of the Goroka Show began in 1957 and was first introduced and organized by Australian patrol officers known locally as 'kiaps'. Kiaps from each district built round houses typical of their districts where they displayed the various and unique cultures of the people living there. The kiaps brought in 'singsing' groups from surrounding areas. It created an entertaining weekend for everyone in the Province helping people forget their tribal differences.
The 2017 Goroka Cultural Show is set for September 16th to 18th. See you in Goroka!
For further information regarding the Goroka Cultural Show Committee
Attention: Ms. Keryn Hargreaves - Chair-lady
Email: gorokashow2014@gmail.com
Phone: +675 532-2644.
Visit their website at: www.gorokaevents.com
For accommodation near the festival click Accommodation in Eastern Highlands
VIDEO: Troy Pfeifer produced the following video about his trip to Goroka and the highlands of Papua New Guinea. Its recommended for those who wish to travel to Goroka for the first time.
Here is what Troy has to say about his trip "Our amazing 20 year wedding anniversary trip to Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the Highland Tribal Festival has been on our travel bucket list for quite some time.
Almost two years in the planning, and plenty of money later (holy cow this was an expensive trip), we can check this one off our list. As you know we have been to a country or two, but we are definitely not immune to new cultures, people and basically how things are in other countries."
Sources: Tourism Promotion Authority and North South Travel
Saturday, 13 August 2016
Goroka Cultural Show 2016 marks 60th anniversary - many activities to entertain show goers
PREPERATIONS are already under way for the 60th Goroka Cultural Show anniversary, from the 16th to the 18th of September this year (2016).
And everything, from the show activities to the construction of stalls will all be traditional and culture oriented.
The Goroka Cultural Show committee is on schedule and is preparing to host a big cultural event to mark Goroka Cultural Show’s 60th anniversary.
Chairlady of Goroka Cultural Show Committee Keryn Hargreaves said this year’s Goroka Show has attracted many international tourists and local show goers.
"In fact the Goroka Cultural Show is the main event that drives the tourism industry in the province," Mrs Hargreaves said.
"And we are expecting to see more tourists during this show and were are preparing to meet the expectations of our tourists as well as local show goers," Mrs Hargreaves said.
She said all hotel accommodations in Goroka have been fully booked in advance by tourists, and that is how the excitement for the 60th Goroka Cultural Show is building up.
She said there are many activities organised for the show and the public is reminded that they will see an eventful cultural show.
Some of the activities that show goers are expected to see during the Goroka show in September are more than 130 different cultural singsing groups, traditional fire making, greasy pigs for both children and adults, wood cutting using axe, bilum and basket displays, flowery culture competition and many more.
Many of these cultural events will be judged for prices.
There will also be an am-phi theatre where live bands and string bands will perform.
With an aim to make the 60th Goroka Show this year memorable, the Goroka Show Committee has called on all the eight Members of Parliament from the eight districts of EHP to assist their people in their respective districts to participate during the show.
She added that the provincial and local MPs must support the show as it is one major event that brings all the people from the province together to display their cultures and traditions.
Source: Pearson Kolo / Post Courier / 2016.
And everything, from the show activities to the construction of stalls will all be traditional and culture oriented.
The Goroka Cultural Show committee is on schedule and is preparing to host a big cultural event to mark Goroka Cultural Show’s 60th anniversary.
Chairlady of Goroka Cultural Show Committee Keryn Hargreaves said this year’s Goroka Show has attracted many international tourists and local show goers.
"In fact the Goroka Cultural Show is the main event that drives the tourism industry in the province," Mrs Hargreaves said.
"And we are expecting to see more tourists during this show and were are preparing to meet the expectations of our tourists as well as local show goers," Mrs Hargreaves said.
She said all hotel accommodations in Goroka have been fully booked in advance by tourists, and that is how the excitement for the 60th Goroka Cultural Show is building up.
She said there are many activities organised for the show and the public is reminded that they will see an eventful cultural show.
Some of the activities that show goers are expected to see during the Goroka show in September are more than 130 different cultural singsing groups, traditional fire making, greasy pigs for both children and adults, wood cutting using axe, bilum and basket displays, flowery culture competition and many more.
Many of these cultural events will be judged for prices.
There will also be an am-phi theatre where live bands and string bands will perform.
With an aim to make the 60th Goroka Show this year memorable, the Goroka Show Committee has called on all the eight Members of Parliament from the eight districts of EHP to assist their people in their respective districts to participate during the show.
She added that the provincial and local MPs must support the show as it is one major event that brings all the people from the province together to display their cultures and traditions.
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| Last year (2015) Goroka cultural show had beautify contest with x2 Young Girls from each districts within Eastern Highlands Province are eligible to contest. Crowning took place at Bird of Paradise Hotel. Image: Supplied/2016. |
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| East Sepik man, Goroka Cultural Show, Papua New Guinea, September 2014. Image: Marc D Bowden / Facebook / 2016. |
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| GOROKA CULTURAL SHOW 2015 Started Friday 11th September and ended Sunday 13th September 2015 It's was grand opportunity to have enjoyed the cool atmosphere of easy going Eastern Highlands Province, home of world famous Asaro Mudmen!A great world renowned cultural show to watch and is on again this year - 2016. Many tourists and locals including singsing groups will participate in this another annual cultural event of our young successfully growing nation. Image: Samson Komati / Facebook /2016. |
Sunday, 7 August 2016
Hela Wigmen: The colour, costumes and pride of Huli realm
The colour, costumes and pride of Hela Province - the HELA WIGMEN, the most popular and PNG's eye-catching international cultural icon. In the Ajako Paul photograph is Chief Timbapu and his friend at Alua River in Wabia Village, Tari, Hela Province, Papua New Guinea.
Photos: Chief Timbapu with his friend at Alua River, Wabia village in Tari, Hela Province, Papua New Guinea. Image: Ajako Paul (aka Dabuma)/Tari/2016.
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