Sepik River Crocodile Festival

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.