Eastern Highlands
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The flag of Eastern Highlands Province features symbols representing the highland culture and coffee-growing heritage of this mountainous province. Eastern Highlands is centred on the town of Goroka and is known for the annual Goroka Show, one of the Pacific's largest cultural festivals. The province produces premium arabica coffee and is home to diverse highland tribes known for their elaborate ceremonial dress featuring bird of paradise plumes.
The Goroka Show, held annually in Eastern Highlands, brings together over 100 tribal groups in elaborate traditional dress, making it one of the world's most spectacular cultural festivals.
Adopted: 1975
