The Sepik River Crocodile Festival is a major cultural and environmental celebration held in Ambunti, Papua New Guinea, dedicated to honoring the crocodile, which is revered by the Sepik people as a totemic ancestor. Its main attractions are the dramatic traditional sing-sings, where various tribes perform elaborate masked dances in stunning body paint, and a vibrant display of intricate wood carvings that showcase the region’s rich artistic heritage.

The Goroka Show is Papua New Guinea’s premier tribal gathering, celebrating national unity and indigenous culture. It brings together over 100 Highland and coastal ethnic groups for a spectacular showcase of massed Sing-Sing performances, iconic Asaro Mudmen reenactments, Piki-Piki youth dances, traditional archery, and local craft displays.