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English name 1 January New Year's Day: 24 February Remembrance Day: 30 March Good Friday: 31 March Holy Saturday: 1 April Easter Sunday: 2 April Easter Monday: 11 June King's Birthday: 26 August (falling on a Sunday, additional holiday on Monday 27 August) Repentance Day: 16 September (falling on a Sunday, additional holiday on Monday 17 September)
The following category is for cultural festivals in Papua New Guinea, including folk festivals, arts festivals, religious festivals, food festivals, and other sorts. Subcategories This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total.
6–9 September – Pope Francis conducts the first papal visit to Papua New Guinea since 1995. [12] 12 September – Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape survives a vote of no confidence in the National Parliament. [13] 17 September – At least 35 people are killed in intertribal clashes near the Porgera Gold Mine in Enga Province ...
Tourism in Papua New Guinea is a fledgling industry but there are attractions for the potential visitor which include culture, markets, festivals, diving, surfing, hiking, fishing and the unique flora and fauna. Papua New Guinea receives an increasing number of visitors each year, with approximately 184,000 international arrivals in 2015. [1]
Pages in category "Festivals in Papua New Guinea" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. G.
Souvlaki grilling at the 2011 Greek Festival in Piscataway, New Jersey on May 15, 2011. A Greek festival or Greek Fest is an annual celebration of Greek culture presented by many ethnic Greek American communities and organization in the United States and Canada, particularly Greek Orthodox churches. Typically, these events are intended for ...
The Goroka Show is a well-known tribal gathering and cultural event in Papua New Guinea. It is a sing-sing held every year close to the country's Independence Day (16 September) in the town of Goroka, the capital of the Eastern Highlands Province. About 100 tribes arrive to show their music, dance and culture. [1]
The Thesmophoria was a festival held in Greek cities, in honour of the goddesses Demeter and her daughter Persephone. The name derives from thesmoi, or laws by which men must work the land. [6] The Thesmophoria were the most widespread festivals and the main expression of the cult of Demeter, aside from the Eleusinian Mysteries.