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New Ireland Province
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| If you’re looking to do some diving, surfing, blue water game fishing, birdwatching, or even cycling, New Ireland is the place for you! Lonely Planet says, “Few other places in PNG can boast such an interesting & accessible pick ‘n’ mix of nature, culture and landscapes. ” New Ireland offers not only incredible sun-and-sand holidays but also features access to many cultures and intimate looks at traditional practices. Don’t miss the breathtaking Malagan Mask Festival hosted in June each year, or the special shark calling rituals famous to the island. |
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Mt. Hagen Show Tour Panorama
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| Held in August, Mount Hagen Sing-sing Festival is one of the most famous sing-sing cultural events. The tour, operated by Journeys International, will begin the adventure at the Mt. Hagen Show and continue throughout the country with visits to various destinations of interest. Your client will also visit Lake Murray Lodge, Karawari Lodge, and experience a Sepik River tour. |
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Papua New Guinea National Mask Festival
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| The Mask Festival in Rabaul takes place in mid-July each year and gives visitors a chance to witness a wide range of cultural dancing, sing-sings, ritual performances and more. In addition to the cultural festival, this Intrepid Travel experience will provide touring to visit multiple different tribal cultures, as well as provide access to sites of interest related to WWII history, traditional village life and PNG’s unique volcanic landscapes. |
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New Ireland’s Culture
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| The people of New Ireland take pride in their rich and varied cultural practices and environmentally focused values. There are three distinct cultures in New Ireland Province: Malagan, Kabai and Tambuan. While Malagan and Kabai are unique only to New Ireland and are known for traditional means of shark hunting, Tumbuan – which is a men's sacred society and also widely practiced by the Tolais in East New Britain Province – actually originated from the southern area of New Ireland in the Lak/Kandas area where it is mostly practiced.
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