Chimbu, more frequently spelled Simbu, is a province in the Highlands Region of Papua New Guinea. The province has an area of 6,112 km 2 and a population of 376,473 (2011 census). The capital of the province is Kundiawa.

Chimbu can refer to the Simbu Province (formerly Chimbu) of Papua New Guinea; Kuman language (New Guinea), also known as Simbu or Chimbu; Chimbu people, also known as Simbu or Kuman; Chimbu River; Chimbu Airport in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea.

The Chimbu live in the Chimbu, Koro, and Wahgi valleys in the mountainous central highlands of Papua New Guinea. An ethnic and linguistic group, not traditionally a political entity, the Chimbu are speakers of Kuman and related dialects.

Aug 11, 2020 · The Chimbu, an ethnic and linguistic group, live in the Chimbu, Koro and Wahgi valleys in the mountainous central highlands of Papua New Guinea. They live in rugged mountain valleys between 1,400...

Chimbu, Kuman are a Papuan people native to the central highlands of Papua New Guinea. The settlement of Kundiawa, the administrative center of the Chimbu country, is located in one of the many spurs of the valley formed by the Chimbu River and lying at an altitude of approximately 2,000 meters above sea level.

May 8, 2024 · The Chimbu people believe skeleton colors instill fear in enemies. Their aim is to make them think they have supernatural powers. That said, they have incorporated this tradition into other festivals, for example, the Mount Hagen festival and the ‘Sing Sing’ which they share in dance and songs.

Chimbu tribes from Papua New Guinea are known for huge headdresses. Made from feathers of birds of paradise, they intended to intimidate their enemies.

May 16, 2022 · Chimbu is located in the central highlands cordillera of Papua New Guinea. It shares geographic and political boundaries with five provinces: Jiwaka, Eastern Highlands, Southern Highlands, Gulf and Madang. It is a significant source of organically produced coffee.

The provincial government of Chimbu Province, located in the central highlands of Papua New Guinea. The Chimbu Provincial Assembly is the legislative body of the province. It comprises elected representatives known as Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs).

The book begins with a brief history of what the author calls “the taim bipo” [the olden days] and progresses through to the arrival of the first foreigners into Chimbu in the 1930s and subsequent penetration, control and development of the province by the Australian Administration.