National Garamut na Mambu Festival – Wewak Town, East Sepik Province | 02–03 September 2025
The National Garamut na Mambu Festival returns to Wewak Town in East Sepik Province on 2nd and 3rd September 2025, celebrating the heartbeat of Papua New Guinea’s ancestral music and cultural identity. This unique national event brings together traditional drumming communities from across the country to showcase the rich legacy of garamut slit-drums and mambu bamboo instruments, both deeply embedded in the spiritual and ceremonial life of Papua New Guinea’s tribes.
Set against the scenic backdrop of Wewak, this festival offers an immersive experience into the sonic traditions of Sepik, Manus, Madang, and Morobe provinces, as well as coastal and island regions where garamut and mambu sounds are still used to communicate, celebrate, and connect with ancestral spirits. Visitors can expect spectacular performances featuring rhythmic drum ensembles, warrior dances, bamboo panpipe groups, and storytelling ceremonies that honor the land, sea, and sky.
More than just a musical celebration, the National Garamut na Mambu Festival is a vibrant cultural gathering that includes traditional food markets, artisan stalls with wood carvings and woven goods, and interactive workshops with local elders and drummers. It’s a must-see for cultural travelers, ethnomusicologists, and anyone passionate about indigenous heritage.
Plan your journey to Wewak and witness a festival that echoes the soul of Papua New Guinea — where each beat tells a story, and every rhythm connects generations.
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