This year the Bougainville Chocolate Festival will be held in Buin, South Bougainville. The festival is part of the Autonomous Bougainville Government's commitment to sustainable growth in the agriculture industry and will bring together cocoa farmers and stakeholders from across Bougainville and overseas.

Join us for 3 days of of field days with entertainment, agriculture displays, business showcases and, of course, chocolate tasting. This year tourism activities will also be included, giving you the opportunity to explore the sites and cultures of South Bougainville.

Protecting Our Sacred Identity, Preserving Our Culture, Empowering Our Future.

The inaugural Rotokas Cultural Show and Upe Symposium will be held from 15–17 December 2026, bringing together traditional custodians, chiefs, communities, government and young people to celebrate and strengthen protection of the Upe and Rotokas cultural heritage.

The programme will include oral histories, traditional stories and performances, cultural exhibitions and an Upe Symposium involving traditional custodians, chiefs, elders, women, youth, veterans, government representatives and cultural experts.

The event will involve the six constituencies connected to the Rotokas cultural area, alongside government agencies, tourism organisations, private-sector partners and development stakeholders.