Spirit Boards - act as guardians of the village with those from the Gulf Province believed to possess the spirits of powerful warriors. Top of page We want to keep our cultural heritage intact, so items made before 1960 are restricted exports. They must be inspected by National Museum Staff before an export permit can be considered. Remember that Saturday is a half day for most shops and most shops except trade stores and supermarkets are closed on Sunday. Medical clinics and aid posts are found in remote areas and several hospitals are privately owned.
Touch football is also very popular around the country.
International and Long Distance dialing are available in most parts of the country. Internet services were introduced into Papua New Guinea in May 1997. Papua New Guinea, being so close to the equator, does not have daylight saving. Tips are neither expected nor encouraged. A good network of roads connects the Northern zone and the highlands region.