Shows and Festivals
Event
- Title:
- Trobriand Islands Yam Festival
- When:
- 28/07/11 - 04/08/11
- Where:
- Vakuta Island - Trobriand Islands
- Category:
- Cultural Shows and Festivals In Papua New Guinea
Description
The Trobriand Islands is famously known as the "Islands of Love" referring to their openess to sex. However, this behaviour is slowly changing as a result of HIV/AIDS.
This is a festival held by the Trobriand Islanders of Milne Bay Province to celebrate planting and harvesting of Yams.
Venue
- Venue:
- Vakuta Island
- Street:
- Vakuta Island
- City:
- Trobriand Islands
- State:
- Milne Bay Province
- Country:
-
Description
Vakuta Island is an island that makes up the Trobriand Islands in Milne Bay Province.