Goroka Show

Goroka Show is a probably the most known tribal gathering and cultural event in Papua New Guinea. It is held every year close to the Independence Day (16th September) in the town of Goroka. About 100 tribes arrive to show their music, dance and culture. This festival started in the mid 1950s from the initiative of missionaries. In recent years it became an attractive tourist destination because it is one of a few opportunities to see the traditional tribal culture.

External links

• Photos from Goroka Show - 1957 and 1958
• Tribal Gathering: The Goroka Show

The World renowned Goroka Show celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006. The Staging of the Goroka Show started back in 1957 at the Independence Park opposite the Goroka Main Market. It was first introducted and organized by Australian Kiaps not by missionaries! The Kiaps brought in singsing groups from their area and as we have some twenty nine languages and societies it was reflected in their culture. Awards and prize money where given to best organized and adminstered district.

It has remained that way and has become a National event in PNG's calendar. It attracts tourists from within PNG and from overseas.

The Eastern Highlands Cultural Show which is commonly known simply as Goroka Show is a significant event in the Province. The spin-off to the people and business houses in the province is appreciated. The Show provideds entertainment to the people of Eastern Highlands and to the visitors from PNG and Overseas.

Close to 100 traditional tribes gather at the Goroka Show for a spectacular cultural event!

These days the Goroka show is partly a tourist event, but it's a rare opportunity for travellers to experience the customs of over a hundred tribes that populate the Papua New Guinea highlands. During the course of the weekend the tribes gather for music, dancing, showing-off and extraordinary displays of tribal rituals.

This year the Goroka Show will be held on 13th and 14th September 2008.