In the middle of all the poverty in Litipinaga...there is amazing natural beauty. Check it out.

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	Street Art Location: Goroka PNG We have arrived in Papua New Guinea and quickly hit the streets of Goroka to check out the local artists. Click Here to Watch!
	Bilum Bags Location: Goroka, PNG Bilum bags are part of the history and culture of Papua New Guinea. To find out how they use them, click here! Click Here to Watch!
	On the way to the Goroka Cultural show Location: Goroka, PNG We are on our way to the biggest annual attraction in PNG. The Goroka Cultural Show. Here is what we saw on our way. Click Here to Watch!
	Money Games Location: Goroka PNG During the Goroka Cultural Show Goroka has a festival like atmosphere. Even liaison Musa Opiang gets in on the fun. Click Here to Watch!
	Goroka Show Artists Location: Goroka, PNG We are now inside the show - and here you can see art from all over the country. However, I'm not sure that you would like this necklace we found! Click Here to Watch!
	The Goroka Show Location: Goroka, PNG The best time to see the history and culture that PNG has to offer is in September. The Goroka Cultural Show is held annually during this time of year. Hundreds of cultural dancers dressed in full ethnic costume flood the city and perform at the show. What an amazing scene. Click Here to Watch!
	Throwing Stones Location: Goroka, PNG Just as the Goroka show was ending - the real excitement began! Click Here to Watch!
	Headed to see the weavers Location: Near Litipnaga, PNG We are now on our way to see the weavers in Litipinaga. There is an entire crew behind the scenes working hard to make our trip and the BBP program here a success. Say hello to your Blessing Basket team in Papua New Guinea. Click Here to Watch!
	Approaching Litipinaga Location: Litipinaga, PNG We have nearly made it to the village and already the welcome has begun. An amazing number of the villagers are on hand to greet us and a welcoming ceremony begins like we have never before witnessed. Check it out. Click Here to Watch!
	Two Queens Location: Litipinaga, PNG We have arrived in the village and much to our shock... the weavers are welcoming us like queens. To our husbands...watch...listen...learn. Click Here to Watch!
	Material Demonstration Location: Goroka PNG The material used to weave baskets in Papua New Guinea comes from the countries rich forests. The material is totally environmentally friendly and is easily renewed. However - the process of harvesting the vines from the forest used to weave can be a dangerous and difficult task. Click Here to Watch!
	The Weaving Process Location: Litipinaga, PNG The process of preparing the materials used to weave baskets in Papua New Guinea is very difficult. There are no less than 6 steps to prepare the materials to begin weaving. Check out these great artisans at work. Click Here to Watch!
	The Alternative to BBP Location: Litipinaga, PNG If you were not buying the baskets from Litipinaga, the alternative selling method is difficult and time consuming and has no guarantee. Check it out. Click Here to Watch!
	The Stage Location: Litipinaga, PNG Not only were we carried into the village on special chairs, the stage made for our presenation was absolutely stunning. The entire welcome by the people of Litipinaga was a very humbling experience. Click Here to Watch!
	Weavers Mountain Location: Near Litipinaga, PNG The people of Litipinaga live in the mountains to the West of Goroka. Without your help, there is no way we would be able to cover such a vast area that is home to thousands of people. Click Here to Watch!
	Slash and Burn Location: Near Litipinaga Papua New Guinea has about 90% of it's beautiful forests remaining. However - they are dissapearing at an alarming rate. See first hand why our work here is so important. Click Here to Watch!
	The Economy Location: Near Litipinaga When you purchase a Blessing Basket product, you lift up entire economies. See the ripple impact of your purchase by clicking here. Click Here to Watch!
	In the Market Location: Near Litipinaga, PNG Check out what is for sale in the market near Litipinaga. Click Here to Watch!
	Litipinaga Market Location: Near Litipinaga Check out the Litipinaga version of a Walmart! Click Here to Watch!
	Tape Measures Location: Litipinaga, PNG Something a simple as a tapemeasure means not having to measure the baskets with a stick to make them the right size. Thanks to a St. Louis family's donations...we handed them out by the dozens to the weavers who so desperately needed them. Click Here to Watch!
	Head Lamp Demo Location: Litipinaga, PNG Thanks to a generous donation by Energizer Battery in St. Louis - we were able to give 10 headlamps out to weavers who were previously weaving by candle light. The problem...no one had ever used one before so we had to train them. Check it out! Click Here to Watch!
	Headlamp handout Location: Litipinaga, PNG As the headlamps donated by Energizer battery in St. Louis began to be handed out...laughter erupted...find out why by watching this blog! Click Here to Watch!
	Head Lamps in use Location: Litipinaga, PNG Watch the weavers as they put a donation made by Energizer Battery in St. Louis to good use.. Click Here to Watch!
	Swimming Hole Location: Near Litipinaga, PNG In the middle of all the poverty in Litipinaga...there is amazing natural beauty. Check it out. Click Here to Watch!
	Kassam Pass Location: Kassam Pass, PNG We have now left Litipinaga for a few days to travel to Lae about 4 hours away by car. Along the way you go through the mountains of the Eastern Highlands - and at one point you see the breathtaking view at Kassam pass. You have to see it to appreciate it! Click Here to Watch!
	Huan Gulf Location: Huan Gulf, PNG While in Lae, we took a moment to visit the Huan gulf which leads to the Soloman Sea. Click Here to Watch!
	Roadside Market Location: Near Lae, PNG We are on way back from Lae and we stopped at this amazing roadside market. It doesn't get any fresher than this. Check out the size of this papaya! Click Here to Watch!
	Betel Nut Location: Near Lae, PNG One thing not so pleasant about PNG was the addiction to betel nut. Not sure what it is?? Watch and learn! Click Here to Watch!
	On the Road again Location: Near Litipinaga, PNG The weavers in Litipinaga walk 10+ miles one way down a mountain to get to public transport. Check out the difficult nature of their journey by watching this blog. Click Here to Watch!
	Stuck Location: Near Litipinaga, PNG We are on our way to see the weavers again, but this time the trip gets a LOT more exciting! Man am I glad Linda Lynch was along for the ride this time! Click Here to Watch!
	Em no wankain Location: Litipinaga, PNG Today we have a long day ahead of us as we discover "em no wankain". Click Here to Watch!
	Lockseys Store Location: Litipinaga, PNG Your purchases of Blessing Baskets from Papua New Guinea have paid off with this wonderful success story! Check it out! Click Here to Watch!
	Saying Goodbye Location: Litipinaga, PNG It's our last day in the village and we have to say goodbye. Click Here to Watch!