Upcoming events.
Shark Calling Festival
It’s on again!!
The custom of shark calling has been practised in the villages of Messi, Kono and Kontu on the west coast of New Ireland for generations.
During this 2-day festival we celebrate these traditions.
Malagan Festival
The weeklong Malagan Festival held in July every year.
Unfortunately the Malagan Festival will not be held in 2024. Keep an eye on this space for festival dates for 2025.
New Ireland Day 2024
The Provincial Executive Council passed a decision for the Declaration of New Ireland Day on the 27th of July every year as a public holiday.
New Ireland Day celebrates the first time in 1977 that the New Ireland Provincial Assembly met upon receiving the Provincial Government Charter.
The 2024 celebrations will be held on 27th July at the Silom Primary School in Central New Ireland.
PNG Independence Day 2024
Easily the most anticipated day on the Papua New Guinean calendar, Independence Celebrations in PNG are big events usually involving several festivals, shows and fireworks. The country will be 49 years old in 2024. This day is set aside as a Public Holiday to celebrate the day Papua New Guinea became an Independent State from Australia, 16 September 1975.
Events in New Ireland to be confirmed. We will keep you posted!!
Kavieng Golf Open 2024
An Annual event in Kavieng.
Dates to be confirmed for October 2024