
Town in Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea
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Mount Hagen (Tok Pisin: Maun Hagen) is a city in and the provincial headquarters of the Western Highlands province of Papua New Guinea.
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This is the main produce market in town, but also sells some local crafts. Local fruits and vegetables, some of the best and freshest in the world, are sold here. Common produce sold here includes: sweet potatoes, local greens, cabbage, lettuce, carrots, pineapple, papaya, cucumber, bananas, oranges, green onions, peanuts, corn, pumpkin, potatoes, strawberries, capsicum, tomatoes, watermelon, taro, broccoli, and more. These vegetables come right out of the garden and are brought to market. The land is also very fertile and makes for some large and tasty fruits and vegetables.
The star attraction of the area. This iconic cultural show is where Highlanders from around the area come to show their traditional dress, dance to the rhythm of kundu drums, and perform a stellar traditional sing-sing dance. Held in August or September annually. Most hotels in town offer transportation to and from the Hagen Show. A truly authentic PNG cultural experience.
Kuk Swamp
10 minutes walk from town centre. This guesthouse is popular with PNG nationals. Suitable for backpackers, not for the fussy. Very cheap at K30 for a double room.
The city's major hotel, where visiting politicians, government officials, etc. stay. Nice gardens and adequate rooms. Food can be a bit dodgy.
By road
The Highlands Highway runs roughly east–west through the centre of town. This road forms the backbone of PNG's limited road network.
This is a tricky topic to cover because, there is not much to cover! Besides the Highlands Highway and Kum Road (major road south of the Highlands Highway) there are not really road names in the city.
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