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Sepik River Crocodile Festival

PLACE
Ambunti,
Papua New Guinea
DATE
05 Sep. '27
07 Sep. '27
TYPE
Dance,
Traditional,
Tribal
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Timing:
All Day
Fees:
N/A
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Revision:
30 Oct. '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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