Goroka Show
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Goroka Show is a famous annual cultural festival in Papua New Guinea where numerous highland tribes gather to showcase traditional dances, music, and elaborate ceremonial dress.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Goroka Show canonical | 2 |
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
annual event
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cultural festival ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| audience |
international tourists
ⓘ
local spectators ⓘ |
| category |
cultural festivals
ⓘ
festivals in Papua New Guinea ⓘ folk festivals ⓘ |
| continent | Oceania ⓘ |
| country | Papua New Guinea ⓘ |
| culturalContext | Papua New Guinean Highlands culture ⓘ |
| duration | several days ⓘ |
| economicImpact |
generates tourism revenue
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supports local businesses ⓘ |
| established | 1950s ⓘ |
| features |
arts and crafts stalls
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cultural competitions ⓘ elaborate ceremonial dress ⓘ face painting ⓘ feather headdresses ⓘ sing-sing performances ⓘ traditional body painting ⓘ traditional dances ⓘ traditional music ⓘ tribal displays ⓘ |
| frequency | annual ⓘ |
| knownFor |
colorful costumes
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large gathering of tribes ⓘ photographic opportunities ⓘ vibrant sing-sing groups ⓘ |
| languageContext |
English
ⓘ
Tok Pisin NERFINISHED ⓘ local highlands languages ⓘ |
| location | Goroka NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainVenue | National Sports Institute Goroka NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| origin | Australian colonial administration initiative ⓘ |
| originalPurpose |
encourage peaceful competition
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reduce tribal warfare ⓘ |
| participants |
cultural groups from across Papua New Guinea
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highland tribes of Papua New Guinea ⓘ |
| purpose |
preserve traditional customs
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promote tourism in Papua New Guinea ⓘ promote unity among tribes ⓘ showcase traditional culture ⓘ |
| region | Eastern Highlands Province NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| typicalMonthHeld | September ⓘ |
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