Goroka Show

‘Pikinini Festival’ included in 2023 Goroka Show

One of the highlights of this year's event will be the ‘Pikinini Day’ or Pikinini Festival scheduled for September 15, where children will don their traditional attire or "bilas" to promote and embrace their cultural heritage.

Keryn Hargreaves, Chairlady of the Goroka Show stressed the importance of passing on cultural knowledge to the younger generation. She emphasized that culture is the cornerstone of identity and must be preserved for the future.

NCC supports oldest cultural show

The NCC understands the importance of cultural shows and recently presented a cheque worth K20, 000 to the Goroka show committee to the run the 67th Goroka show from September 15th to the 17th, this year.

NCC Executive Director, Steven Kilanda, said although they are a small agency, its aim to always support as many cultural events as possible.

“We are responsible for the cultural shows and festivals around the country. We have registered around about 97 cultural shows around the country and the Goroka show is the biggest followed by Morobe, Hagen and Enga,” said Kilanda.

NFA sponsors Goroka show

The cheque was presented to the Goroka Show Society by Jonathan Manieva, NFA Executive Manager of the Provincial Support and Industry Development Unit (PSID).

“It is important that our money reaches the community grassroot level. Through our Corporate Social Responsibility program. It remains a focus of us to maintain consistency in how we disperse support, and through supporting ground level events like this, we hope to maintain a strong link between our work in Port Moresby and positively impacting our people in the provinces,” said MR Manieva.  

NGCB Support Goroka Show

The Goroka Show will be held from 17th-19th of September at the National Sports Institute.

NGCB Chief Executive Officer, Imelda Agon during the cheque presentation said the sponsorship towards the tourism flagship program aims at promoting SMEs, women and youth empowerment and a means of preserving culture and heritage.

Trukai Sponsors Goroka Show

In an effort to maintain its commitment to the community, the company announced the sponsorship in Goroka today with a cheque presentation from Trukai representatives to the Goroka Show Committee.

NGO group raises awaresness on ‘Bilas’ protection

Hundreds of cultural groups gather annually to celebrate the country’s Independence Day in their traditional attires. But have you ever thought about how many different birds and animals go into making those outfits?

WCS PNG has and with their campaign “Strongim Kastom – Lukautim Bilas Bilong Yu,” they will be giving away 250 “bilas” protection kits for free to help cultural groups and “bilas” owners look after their outfits, and in particular are focusing on the users of Vulturine Parrot feathers.

Digicel supports Goroka Show with K20,000

Digicel is supporting this world renowned event by providing a K20,000 cash sponsorship.

Digicel PNG Managing Director Mobile, Shivan Bhargava said the show is an occasion that locals and international visitors alike should try to experience at least once in their lifetime.  

“The Goroka Show is a truly unique experience–providing a rare opportunity to witness the diverse customs and traditions of the diverse tribes that populate the highlands.

Goroka Show to attract 100 singsing groups

The event is set for September 16-18 at the National Sporting Institute (NSI).

The show aims to provide entertainment to the people of EHP and visitors from PNG and all across the world.

It is the most well-known tribal gathering and cultural event in PNG. There will be displays of traditional songs, ritual and dance.

Organiser Keryn Hargreaves urged singsing groups to register early, with registration now open.

There’ll also be a Pikinini Day on September 16 and pikinini singsing groups are asked to register.

Tkatchenko: Goroka Show must go ahead

Sports & Tourism Minister Justin Tkatchenko confirmed this following dialogue with Sports Foundation CEO Peter Tsiamalili, Director NSI, and the Show Organising Committee.

 "After consultation with the parties concerned, I have instructed PNGSF CEO to issue the appropriate instruments to enable the show to go ahead at the NSI," Tkatchenko said.

 "We must grab every opportunity that we get, to showcase our culture to the world. The last thing we want to do is suppress our peoples opportunity, especially when it comes to our cultures and traditions.