It is a two-day event that is filled with performances from different tribes that reside in the highlands and its environs. These tribes include Chimbu, Jiwaka, Enga, and Huli which showcase great performances throughout the event days.
The Hagen festival involves feasting, singing, dancing, and ritual performances by different tribes and is meant to create unity among them. Some performances include at least 1000 participants taking their place on the showground resulting in a vibrant and captivating performance. The participants often adorn precious headdresses filled with bird feathers making them stand out during the dances. As part of the festival, visitors get to see rarely seen exotic birdlife and cultural practices exclusive to the tribal cultures that have remained the same for centuries.
DATES OF THE Mt Hagen Festival IN 2022: 4TH TO 5TH SEPTEMBER 2022 (YET TO BE CONFIRMED)
DATES OF THE Mt Hagen Festival IN 2023: TBA
DATES OF THE Mt Hagen Festival IN 2024: TBA
