The Nakane Bugla Higu Festival is an extraordinary cultural celebration held in the heart of Gembogl District, Simbu Province, from 26th to 28th December 2025. This end-of-year highlands event brings together the rich tribal heritage of the Simbu people in a colorful display of dance, ancestral rituals, and traditional attire.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Mount Wilhelm ranges, the festival showcases sacred “Bugla Higu” ceremonies — ancestral rites of passage that honor spiritual connections, land ties, and tribal unity. The term “Nakane Bugla Higu” reflects a cultural philosophy of resilience, harmony with nature, and intergenerational wisdom, passed down through song, performance, and symbolic body art.
Visitors to this unique event will witness spectacular singsing groups, war dances, bamboo flute music, and earth-stamping foot rhythms performed by Simbu clans such as the Gena, Yuri, and Kuman. Women adorned in woven bilas and men clad in war regalia recreate ancient legends through movement and storytelling.
As one of the most authentic cultural experiences in Papua New Guinea, the Nakane Bugla Higu Festival offers an immersive journey into Simbu’s untouched traditions. It also supports local communities by promoting cultural pride and sustainable tourism in one of the country’s most spiritually significant regions.
Don’t miss this powerful cultural festival in Papua New Guinea — an unforgettable celebration of identity, ancestry, and indigenous expression.
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