Tradition and Transition Fund

Cultural programs in enga province papua new guinea (png) i. In 2022, there was extreme election related violence in enga which restricted movement for months. Once the violence settled down, however, the enga take anda museum has been very popular and used almost daily by groups from the enga provincial government, churches, youth groups, women's groups, customary courts and others. People who come for meetings usually take time to look at the exhibits and discuss enga history and culture. Any visitors from outside the province always spend some hours in the take anda as well. The new exhibit on changing hairstyles and changing gender roles has also drawn considerable attention. Given the ever-increasing levels of conflict and violence in png, the enga provincial government has asked us to work with the customary court justice system. 90% of court cases are taken to customary courts which have an informal structure and are presided by local leaders as magistrates. Custom has been brea