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Papua New Guinea - a million different journeys

For the first time, Papua New Guinea will host the World Indigenous Business Forum (WIBF) this year. A steering committee has been established for the two-day event, as this is the country's biggest national event since the APEC meeting in 2018. Upon announcing the committee, PNG's Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru said, “I am looking forward to a committee that will think outside the box, a committee that will work to deliver the best indigenous program ever put together by any country and a committee that will work towards ensuring that.” The event will provide local micro, small and medium enterprises the opportunity to showcase their products, services and businesses. It is expected that the WIBF will generate US$5 million in foreign exchange earnings from international delegates coming into Papua New Guinea.

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Northern (Oro) Province

The Madang Province may be one of the most diverse regions of Papua New Guinea, with beautiful parks, scenic waterways, gorgeous tropical islands, coral gardens and more. It's here that your clients can discover 34 different sunken ship dive sites in the beautiful Hansa Bay, or perhaps surf the perfect left-hand break in the waters of Tupira. While many places throughout Papua New Guinea are ideal dive locations, it's in Madang where divers can find offshore volcanic islands, coral gardens and incredible visibility. Any stay in Madang should include a visit to the Kalibobo Lighthouse, an iconic memorial to the coastwatchers of WWII, as well as a morning shore excursion to the nearby village of BilBil, where guests can watch native women create earthenware pots and perform a traditional singsing.

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Space Available for 2023 Mount Hagen and Goroka Show Tours with Encounter Papua New Guinea

There is limited space on 12 and 13 day itineraries Encounter Papua New Guinea has designed around Papua New Guinea’s largest and most famous highlands festivals:

Mount Hagen Show Tour – August 12 to 24, 2023
Goroka Show Itinerary Tour – September 15 to 26, 2023

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These are exciting and comprehensive explorations of Papua New Guinea’s diverse culture and geography. Each itinerary is inclusive, fully guided and limited to a maximum of just 8 travelers. Well-traveled visitors say that being at a highlands cultural show, amongst the colors, chants and drumming of the cultural groups, is one of their top travel experiences. Both available tours take travelers beyond the showground, into the surrounding highlands and along the waterways of the Sepik River lowlands. Prepare to be welcomed into thatch roofed villages with traditional dances and stories, to see exotic birds and plants, to meet the creators of tribal art and to take fabulous photos. Each of these tours has its own unique features. The Mount Hagen Show Tour includes visiting the island of New Britain to marvel at tropical waters and fire dancers and where volcanic and World War II sites are explored. Travelers on the Goroka Show Tour experience the hospitality of a remote and picturesque mountain village during a cultural event that celebrates boys’ initiation into manhood. Accommodation ranges from basic to excellent. Modes of transportation include aircraft, motorized canoe and private van. Details, including full itineraries and net prices, are available from Encounter Papua New Guinea at info@encounterpng.com.

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The Asaro 'Mud Men' from Papua New Guinea's eastern highlands.

PNG Home To 851 Languages

One of our favorite facts about Papua New Guinea is that they are the most linguistically diverse country in the world. According to government statistics, there are 851 languages spoken throughout the country. The most popular language is Tok Pisin, an English-based creole with German-language elements. The country also has an official sign language.

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