The main cultural event of the year is Papua New Guinea 's Independence Day , which is an event that is proceeded by a festival known as a Sing - Sing , encompassing many days of dancing , music , traditional ceremonies and alcohol consumption .
The main cultural event of the year is Papua New Guinea 's Independence Day . 
 The event is proceeded by a festival known as a '' Sing - Sing '' , encompassing many days of dancing , music , traditional ceremonies and alcohol consumption .