Sepik River Crocodile Festival
PLACE
Ambunti,
Papua New Guinea
DATE
05 Sep, '26
07 Sep, '26
TYPE
Traditional,
Tribal,
Dance
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Timing:
All Day
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Unknown Status
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04 Jun, '26
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Intro
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.
Google Maps location of the main event activities can be found here.
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