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To honor Papua New Guinea’s rich multicultural heritage and share the nation’s development journey with the world, the PNG Government will host a grand float parade on May 16, 2025, officially launching the two-month-long national celebration themed “Our Journey.” The celebration will revolve around the slogan “WE WORK! WE INSPIRE! WE CELEBRATE!”, highlighting “The PNG Story through an Asia-Pacific Lens.” It aims to tell the unique national journey shaped by over a thousand tribes and 860 languages, while also embracing connections with neighboring countries and the global community. According to the event organizers, this celebration is not only a reflection…

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Mundiya Kepanga’s fight against deforestation has paid off. The leader of the Huli tribe in the forests of Papua New Guinea is delighted that the government wants to make the country a global role model for sustainable forest management. Mundiya Kepanga was born in the forests of Papua New Guinea and has become an internationally recognized campaigner for his country’s primary forests. The nation’s government has also realized just how important a role the forest plays, for the island state, and has initiated numerous projects to protect it. Mundiya Kepanga decides to visit some of these projects. In his own…

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Caleb Frank is a Papua New Guinean from the Oksapmin village of the Teleformin District in West Sepik Province. He is a former student of Saint Ignatius Secondary School in Aitape of West Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG). He was one of the brightest minds that PNG has ever seen, being the recipient of the prestigious Science dux award in Saint Ignatius Secondary School during his tenure there. He graduated from China with a bachelor of engineering in Aeronautical engineering. In this video, it shows him speaking and singing in Chinese as well as advocating for both Papua New…

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A few weeks ago, we visited one of the most unique countries in the world – Papua New Guinea. Located on the second largest island on the planet, it’s a country with more than 850 languages spoken and almost 1000 different tribes. Traveling through the Highlands region, it was a very intense experience, but we saw things, that you cannot see anywhere else in the world. This cinematic video shows the best of this expedition. Full Documentary about this journey is coming soon! Shot on Sony A7S III & DJI Mavic 3 Pro ⎯ For live updates from my trips,…

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Papua New Guinea Food Tour Documentary Series: A Journey Through Culture and Cuisine Episode 1: Papuan Street Food & Pari VillagePort Moresby, National Capital District The first episode of the Papua New Guinea Food Tour takes viewers deep into the heart of Port Moresby, exploring both the vibrant Koki Market and the coastal Motu village of Pari. Co-hosted by local culinary ambassador Nangu Chef (Nicky), the episode showcases a variety of traditional and street-style delicacies. At Koki Market, the film highlights inventive local snacks, including chicken necks stuffed with vegetables and intestines, deep-fried rice balls, and the ever-popular fried lamb…

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Join Amy Vankanan as she embarks on a month-long journey through Papua New Guinea, exploring some of the world’s most remote and untouched tribes. From ancient traditions to breathtaking underwater adventures, this is an experience unlike any other.

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“A Land of a Thousand Tribes and Timeless Traditions”“一千部落和永恒传统的土地” Papua New Guinea, located in the southwestern Pacific, occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and a constellation of offshore islands across the Melanesian region. Rich in both cultural and biological diversity, the country is often described as one of the last frontiers of unspoiled natural beauty and ancestral heritage. From the bustling capital of Port Moresby — often affectionately called “Pom City” — to remote tribal villages nestled deep within the jungle, Papua New Guinea offers a striking contrast between modern urban life and ancient traditions. The…

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At the inaugural National Tourism Conference and Expo held at the Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Belden Namah, delivered a powerful message: “Tourism is PNG’s ‘golden bowl’ — yet it remains untapped.” This bold yet sincere declaration reveals the vast economic potential that has long been overlooked by the nation. “Tourism in PNG is not dead — tourism in PNG is still alive!” Minister Namah declared in his speech, calling the event a historic milestone as the country’s first comprehensive national-level gathering for the tourism industry. “Too many people keep their…

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Amid a growing national wave of anti-corruption sentiment, Papua New Guinea (PNG) faces a troubling reality: the country’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has been effectively sidelined over the past 12 months. When ICAC was first established, the national government heralded it as a major milestone in the fight against corruption, earning the trust of both international development partners and the local public. However, the current situation is a stark contrast to those early promises—the once-hopeful institution is now being met with systemic neglect and resistance. ICAC Deputy Commissioner Daniel Baulch offered a sobering account of the situation: “Our letters…

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