This is one of PNG’s biggest and most varied markets and a great place to buy bilums and Highland hats. There’s also a vast range of fresh produce on sale and if you’re lucky you may also see cuscus, pigs and birds trussed up on poles or in enclosures. It’s busy each day and thieves work the crowd. They’re mostly kids working in tandem – one might distract you while another snatches a bag or wallet. The atmosphere in the market can be edgy, and the best way to make friends is to buy stuff.
