SEPIK RIVER CROCODILE & ARTS FESTIVAL – AMBUNTI, EAST SEPIK PROVINCE – 5TH TO 7TH AUGUST 2025
Step into the untamed heart of Papua New Guinea at the Sepik River Crocodile & Arts Festival, held from 5th to 7th August 2025 in Ambunti, East Sepik Province. This spectacular three-day cultural celebration brings together the diverse riverine communities of the Sepik—one of the most culturally rich and remote regions in the world—to honor their sacred bond with the crocodile and showcase their ancestral traditions through dance, carving, body art, and storytelling.
The crocodile, revered as a totemic ancestor by many Sepik tribes, takes center stage in ceremonial dances and initiation rituals during the festival. Witness spine-chilling scarification rites symbolizing the transformation of young men into “crocodile men,” alongside mesmerizing performances, traditional sing-sings, and a vibrant display of woodcarvings, masks, and woven art from across the river basin.
Visitors can experience life in Ambunti village, explore traditional spirit houses (Haus Tambarans), and engage directly with master carvers and artisans from renowned tribal groups such as the Iatmul, Abelam, and Kwoma. This immersive journey offers a rare opportunity to photograph and interact with some of Papua New Guinea’s most remote and culturally intact communities.
Whether you’re a cultural enthusiast, adventurer, photographer, or anthropologist, the Sepik River Crocodile & Arts Festival offers an unforgettable window into one of the world’s last great tribal frontiers.
Plan your Papua New Guinea festival experience now – the Sepik River awaits.
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