goroka festival
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Inside the largest tribal gathering in the world:
An explosion of color, feathers, music and dance at the largest tribal gathering in Papua New Guinea.
The festival is located in a small town called Goroka and attracts thousands of people from all over the country to proudly display the cultures of their districts.
Tribesmen and women, representing over a hundred different tribes from all over the country, take part in this dazzling array of color and energy that showcases the diversity of the island.
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The Goroka Show in Papua New Guinea attracts thousands annually; it incorporates traditional dress, singing and dancing.
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The colorful tribes showcase their traditional outfits, and musical instruments at the Goroka Show in Papua New Guinea.
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Thousands flock to witness the sing sing (song and dance) of over a hundred tribes in Papua New Guinea.
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A tribe covered in clay paint carrying bow and arrows were just one of the many interesting groups at the vibrant gathering.
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Sing sing is an important part of the festivities, with travelers flying from over the world to see the tribes perform.
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Traditional dress of the tribesmen is often inspired by Papua New Guinea's birds of paradise, and their features are often included in headdresses.
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Certain tour companies offer trips to the three-day event, and continue on to visit some of the tribal settlements.
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A tribesman displays his yellow painted face, along with colorful headdress and shell-beaded necklace.
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The Goroka Show takes place annually in September, and it's a rare opportunity for travelers to experience the outfits and customs of the unique tribes that populate the Papua New Guinea highlands.
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Some colorful tribes even come from as far as Manus Island and Bougainville to proudly perform at the festival.
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Dances and songs (known as sing sing) reflect the behavior of the birds of paradise in the wild, representing beauty and seduction for the tribes.
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