Ritual spear-throwing and dancing tied to the yam harvest and reconciliation customs.
Wogasia is the new-year ritual of Santa Catalina island in Makira-Ulawa Province, held over two days in May or June. It ends with a ritual spear fight between the island's two halves, using blunted spears, which settles the year's grievances and opens the new one.
Fly to Kirakira Airport (IRA) at Kirakira. Domestic flights connect through Honiara.
Book your stay around the festival dates above.
No accommodation listed for this area yet — browse the wider region.
Wogasia Spear-Fighting Festival is expected around 15 May 2027 – 16 May 2027. The 2027 dates have not been confirmed yet; these follow last year's.
Wogasia Spear-Fighting Festival is held in Santa Catalina, Makira-Ulawa Province, Solomon Islands.
Fly to Kirakira Airport (IRA) at Kirakira. Domestic flights connect through Honiara.
No accommodation in Makira-Ulawa Province is listed on BukNau yet. Browse the wider region, and book early — rooms fill in festival week.
