Kagamuga

This event serves as a platform for weavers, carvers, Bilum makers, and collectors of indigenous arts and crafts to showcase and sell their creations; a significant avenue for income generation for the local community as well.

In the Melpa language, "Wal" means "Bilum". The festival aims to promote opportunities for Bilum weavers, arts and crafts enthusiasts, and artisans behind Bilum Caps, traditional bows and arrows, grass skirts, and carvings.

Husband and wife, Julie and James Kewa lead the festival.

Air Niugini public relations office confirmed with Loop PNG this afternoon that its three flights out of Port Moresby were on schedule.

The airline also confirmed that its last flight at 3pm had just departed for Kagamuga.

Kagamuga International Airport came to a standstill on Wednesday afternoon as candidates contesting the Mt Hagen Open Seat blocked off the airport.

Flights in and out of the airport were cancelled with frustrated passengers from the other Highlands provinces left stranded.