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Tama Festival


  • Arawa Town Central Bougainville Autonomous Region of Bougainville Papua New Guinea (map)

The Tama Festival showcases the unique traditional cuisine of the people of Bougainville. The tamatama is a local delicacy which can be made from banana, taro, cassava or sago. Visitors will have the chance to savor a variety of traditionally prepared tamatama from around Bougainville.

There are also displays of arts and crafts and cultural groups performances.

Earlier Event: July 24
Reed (Kaur) Festival
Later Event: October 28
Bougainville Chocolate Festival