South Pacific Brewery has reaffirmed its commitment to celebrating and preserving Papua New Guinea’s rich cultural heritage by supporting the National Mask and Warwagira Festival Committee with a K10,000 donation towards the event’s preparations.
The 29th National Mask and Warwagira Festival will be staged at Kalabond Sports Field Kokopo, East New Britain Province, featuring a lineup of cultural dance performances andin and artscrafts exhibitions.
The festival will highlight the region’s unique mask traditions, including the iconic dawn Kinavai canoe ceremony and the exhilarating Baining Fire Dance.
SP Brewery Sales Manager NGI, Bagelo Babaga, expressed the company’s delight in supporting this cultural celebration and partnering with the festival organizers.
“SP Brewery is proud to support the National Mask and Warwagira Festival, as it reflects our purpose of fostering the joy of true togetherness. This festival provides a valuable opportunity to bring communities together while celebrating and showcasing the rich cultural diversity of our country. We deeply value the richness of Papua New Guinea’s cultures and traditions, and we are honoured to be part of an event that highlights and preserves the unique mask cultures of East New Britain Province,” Mr. Babaga said.
“We sincerely thank the organizers of the National Mask and Warwagira Festival for their dedication and tireless efforts in preserving our cultural heritage SP Brewery will b e present at the festival from 8 Join the Generation of Change campaign.
The SP Brewery will present at the festival from 8th to 10th July 2026 with the booth promoting its Join the Generation of Change campaign.
The campaign reinforces the company’s commitment to responsible consumption and promoting respect within communities. Festival goers aged 18+ are invited to visit the booth to learn more, engage with the SP Brewery staff on ground , and make a pledge to be part of the generation of change.
