Cultural Experiences
Cultural Experiences
For those seeking to experience a bit of tradition and culture, Bougainville offers some great opportunities.
Festivals showcase Bougainville’s unique and diverse cultural backgrounds, displaying traditional dances, costumes cuisine and canoes, they really are a must see! Check out our events calendar to find when the next festival is.
Bougainville offers many beautiful traditional weavings, carvings and pottery. The Siwai and Telei people of mountainous Southwest Bougainville are considered by many to be the South Pacific’s best basket weavers, creating baskets with delightful colours and intricate patterns. Many products are for sale at local markets, but for those wishing to see the traditional process get in contact with one of our tour operators.