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Karimui-Nomane District
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| The Karimui-Nomane District is located in PNG’s Simbu province and is known for hosting the Karimui Show each year. The festival is relatively new – only in its fourth year running – and will highlight the local communities and cultures of the region to encourage awareness and appreciation of each other and the surrounding natural environment. The 2021 iteration of the festival will be hosted November 17–19 and will feature singsings (colorful dances) and rituals of the Simbu people of Karimui, which include cane walkers, unique headdresses and intricate ceremonial face paints.
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Airways Hotel & Residences Working to Become a COVID-Free Hotel
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| Airways Hotel & Residences is providing guests with extra peace of mind while traveling amid COVID-19. With the majority of the hotel staff fully vaccinated, Airways Hotel & Residences has asked staff members who have received their shots to wear a badge that says, “I have been vaccinated.” In addition, the hotel is continuing to follow strict hygiene protocols including temperature checks, mandatory use of face masks, UV cleaning systems, free on-site COVID-19 rapid tests for guests and more. Airways Hotel & Residences has encouraged employees to get vaccinated by organizing transportation for staff to and from a vaccination facility managed by the hotel’s general manager. With these strict protocols and high vaccination rates, the Airways Hotel & Residences is the perfect place for an overnight stay or leisurely dining option.
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Dive Worldwide
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| With three different itineraries exploring the best PNG dive locations, Dive Worldwide provides a great mix of dive experiences and cultural exploration. While custom itineraries can also be developed, Dive Worldwide’s preset itineraries focus on both Tufi and Walindi, two of the most famous dive regions in PNG. Dive enthusiasts can choose an itinerary that features the perfect mixture of WWII dive sites, vibrant coral reefs, majestic fjords and PNG culture.
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The Goroka Show
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| The Goroka Show is known as one of the longest-running and most culturally significant singsings in Papua New Guinea. With more than 100 tribes from all over PNG participating in the event, it’s an incredible display of color, sound and tradition. The show has been canceled both this year and last due to coronavirus concerns, but until the show returns (hopefully in 2022), we can remember the 2019 festival! Check out the video here!
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