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Inside the largest tribal gathering in the world:

An explosion of color, feathers, music and dance at the largest tribal gathering in Papua New Guinea. 

The festival is located in a small town called Goroka and attracts thousands of people from all over the country to proudly display the cultures of their districts.

Tribesmen and women, representing over a hundred different tribes from all over the country, take part in this dazzling array of color and energy that showcases the diversity of the island.

The Goroka Show in Papua New Guinea attracts thousands annually; it incorporates traditional dress, singing and dancing.

The colorful tribes showcase their traditional outfits, and musical instruments at the Goroka Show in Papua New Guinea.

Thousands flock to witness the sing sing (song and dance) of over a hundred tribes in Papua New Guinea.

A tribe covered in clay paint carrying bow and arrows were just one of the many interesting groups at the vibrant gathering.

Sing sing is an important part of the festivities, with travelers flying from over the world to see the tribes perform.

Traditional dress of the tribesmen is often inspired by Papua New Guinea's birds of paradise, and their features are often included in headdresses.

Certain tour companies offer trips to the three-day event, and continue on to visit some of the tribal settlements.

A tribesman displays his yellow painted face, along with colorful headdress and shell-beaded necklace.

The Goroka Show takes place annually in September, and it's a rare opportunity for travelers to experience the outfits and customs of the unique tribes that populate the Papua New Guinea highlands.

Some colorful tribes even come from as far as Manus Island and Bougainville to proudly perform at the festival.

Dances and songs (known as sing sing) reflect the behavior of the birds of paradise in the wild, representing beauty and seduction for the tribes.