OCTOBER

PNG Morobe Show, October 12–13 Lae hosts the annual Morobe Provincial Agricultural Society show, going strong since 1959. Livestock, agricultural and horticultural displays are joined by traditional dances,

sing-sings, cowboy events and the crowning of the show queen. morobeshow.org.pg SYDNE Y Pacific Runway, October 15 Contemporary streetwear and traditional weaving walk the catwalk as fashion designers from around the Pacific exhibit at this annual event, including PNG labels. pacificrunway.com. au HONG KONG Wine & Dine Festival, October Join master chefs and wine connoisseurs, sake sippers and coffee aficionados and visit pavilions dedicated to craft beer, Michelinstarred restaurants and international street fare, with a menu of music on the side. discover hongkong. com PNG Huhu War Canoe Festival, October 25–26 The war canoes of Milne Bay Province are the focus of this annual festival, with war dances and retelling of historic battles. facebook.com/ HuhuWarCanoeFestival/ PHILI PPINES MassKara Festival, October The month-long festival in Bacolod peaks on October 27 with a massive masked street parade. tourism.gov.ph PNG PNG Human Rights Film Festival, October Tackling such issues as gender equality, youth rights and freedom of speech through films and panel discussions, this festival runs in Port Moresby and other major cities. facebook.com/PNGHRFF