People,Lifestyle, Culture and Traditions

                                    

 

With a population of 362, 850, the diverse geographical nature of the province is reflected in the make-up of its people who can, by virtue of lifestyle be broken into four distinct groups - islanders, coastal people, river people and mountain people. These groups are of similar appearance except for the small-stature Simbai tribe who live in the foothills of the mountains. The traditional dressing consists mainly of traditional dyed multi-coloured grass skirts made out of either pandanas leaves or sago palm. The women from the mountain areas wear skirts that are colourless, narrow and stringy. Unlike the women, men wear mushy net aprons in front and a clutter of target leaves astern.

The province itself is popularly known of its traditional singing and dancing which is one of the most component of its culture. The traditional dancing and singing is used in many ceremonies such as bringing peace between two warring clans, used in paying of bride price, used in celebrating festivals and many more.


 The culture of Madang people vary from place to place as you move. Madang people are very 
 kind and easy going people where you would like to easily socialized with them.