july

CAIRNS Cairns Indigenous Art

Fair, July 12–14 Australia’s top arts fair for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander artists is now in its 10th year, drawing artists, admirers and collectors, supported by films, as well as fashion, dance and theatre performances. ciaf.com.au

SOLOMON ISL ANDS Akuila Talasasa Festival of Arts, July 17–18 Culture is on display in Gizo, with traditional bamboo bands, tomoko (war canoe) demonstrations and stone carving. visitsolomons.com.sb

VANU ATU Santo Rodeo, July 20–21 Speed and agility are on display at this annual rodeo at Espiritu,

on Santo Island, with bull riding and horseback racing, clowns and kids’ fun. santo.travel

TOKYO Sumida River Fireworks, July 27 The world’s oldest fireworks festival has been held since 1733 on the banks of Tokyo’s Sumida River, and still maintains its pop and wonder. jnto.org.au

PNG National Mask Festival, July The masks of East New Britain reveal their stories in this annual festival in Kokopo. Highlights include the Baining fire dance, a night-time dance performed by initiated men through blazing fires. papuanewguinea.travel