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Shopping in Mount Hagen is one of the most delighting things to do in Mount Hagen. The variety of items that are displayed in the markets will make you shop and shop till you are exhausted. One of the largest city and the provincial capital of the Western Highlands, every year numerous travelers drop in Mount Hagen. For the shopaholics, Mount Hagen shopping offers an exciting experiences. These local markets in Mount Hagen are the place where you can come close to the culture and people of the region. Not only that you can interact with the local folks in the markets, shopping in Mount Hagen offers a first hand experience of the lifestyle of the land.

If you are seeking a break from the same old trips to the various sightseeing locales in Mount Hagen, purchasing goods in various markets and other shopping centers in Mount Hagen surely comprise of one of the most exciting activities that you can indulge in Mount Hagen. Mount Hagen is a place of complete delight to all those tourist who have a fondness for handicrafts. These handmade articles exude the expertise of the artists, who reside in the small settlements in the state. Most of these expert artisans belong to the tribal folks of Mount Hagen. Delimited within their settlements, these artists are seldom appreciated. While their creations earn acclaim, these artists often remain unnoticed.

One of the most interesting article that you can buy during shopping in Mount Hagen is the traditionally made bilums. Bilums are the brightly colored string bags used by the native residents of the region. These bags are used to carry everything from babies to firewood. Made of a threading that joins an entire length of string through each loop, the bags are made of the bark of the tree, although these days many women buy synthetic yarn from the local stores. The Saturday market in Mt Hagen is the best place to shop such traditional items that belong to the ethnic groups of Papua New Guinea. You can also try out some traditional clothes at the Saturday Market. The Western Highlands Cultural Centre in Mt Hagen is a good option to shop fro some artifacts.

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