Western Highlands Travel Guide

Papua New Guinea

At the annual Sing Sing. The head dresses are made "on the day" composed of feathers from local birds. Each tribe paints their face with a distinctive design. Jewellery is local shells and nuts.
At the annual Sing Sing. The head dresses are made "on the day" composed of feathers from local birds. Each tribe paints their face with a distinctive design. Jewellery is local shells and nuts.
Imagine trying to put on your makeup with such a tiny mirror! The annual Sing-Sing in Mt. Hagen attracts 50-100 tribes from the highlands. They arrive early morning and spend a couple hours putting on makeup, creating their head dresses (from stratch, on the day), and gladly posing for pictures before the show starts in the afternoon. Upon entering the Sing-Sing, they will play drums, chant their tribes songs and parade around the grounds. The intricate head dresses, tribal jewellery and colorful costumes show how talented they really are. The Sing-Sing is usually every August. Tickets and hotel accommodation well in advance. If you are travelling to PNG this is a must!
Fly to Mt. Hagen from Port Moresby and enjoy the annual Sing-Sing. With over 800 tribes in the country, you will see fifty to one hundred tribes show up for this colorful display of song and dance. Book your tickets early.
The mud men at the annual Sing-Sing in Mt. Hagen. You can get up close with your camera!

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