2016 60th National Gaming Control Board Goroka Show

100 singsing groups confirmed for Goroka Show

The show is scheduled for September 16-18 at the Goroka Show Grounds in Eastern Highlands Province.

Organiser Keryn Hargreaves said the weekend will see 100 singsing groups displaying PNG's vibrant culture, dancing to the beats of kundu drums and tribal chants.

Hargreaves said: “We have singsing groups coming as far as Southern Highlands, Simbai, Madang, WHP, Simbu, Morobe and Southern.

Goroka Show to attract over 500 tourists

The show is scheduled during the Papua New Guinea Independence celebrations from September 16-18 at the Goroka Show Grounds in Eastern Highlands Province.

Organiser Keryn Hargreaves said over 500 tourists from countries as far as Israel, Germany, UK, Japan, Italy, USA, China and Australia are confirmed to attend.

Hargreaves said accommodation in Goroka is all sold out as tour groups booked two years in advance for the Goroka Show.

“We are still getting email requests from international tourists looking for accommodation and homestays.