Chimbu Province, Mountain province in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea
Description
Chimbu is a province in Papua New Guinea's Highlands Region characterized by steep mountain terrain and densely populated valleys. The landscape is challenging and heavily used by locals for farming and settlement.
History
The province received its name in 1934 when Australian explorers heard local people say 'simbu', an expression of surprise in the Kuman language. Since then it developed into a distinct administrative area known for how densely people use the land.
Culture
Local communities hold large pig-killing ceremonies where hundreds of animals are slaughtered, cooked, and shared to strengthen social bonds. These events shape how people relate to each other and remain central to community life across the region.
Practical
The best way to arrive is by domestic flight to Goroka, with road travel continuing through mountainous terrain to the capital Kundiawa. Visitors should expect rough roads and changing weather conditions in the highlands.
Did you know?
Locals farm steep hillsides as gardens and live in scattered homesteads rather than grouped villages throughout the province. This settlement pattern reflects how people adapt to the steep terrain for both farming and daily life.
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