Dress
Historically the people of Papua New Guinea wore very little, but the styles and clothing they did wear varied from group to group. Additionally, the people had numerous traditional dresses for different events and this is still common in some places today. Face painting, tattooing, and masks are all important during these ceremonial events in the past and today.
Outside the few people that partake in traditional dress on a daily basis, most people in Papua New Guinea wear western-styled clothing on a regular basis. The particular clothing of these individuals varies from simply shorts or skirts and t-shirts to more formalwear for business or other social events. The cities tend to be more formal as many villagers rely more heavily on second-hand clothing or only wear simple aprons. No matter the clothes or clothing the people tend to put thought into their outfit each day and many people take pride in their appearance.
As a visitor to Papua New Guinea you are welcome to wear nearly anything, although nudity is generally not accepted anywhere, including on beaches. Wearing shorts or t-shirts is common, but don't wear anything that shows too much skin or is too revealing below the waist. In business situations the dress is similar to that of most of the world, but the level of formality varies based on the company.