As Papua New Guinea is very diverse, so are it's types of hair. Depending on where you are from you get a particular type of hair.
Usually
Central/Milne Bay/Autonomous Region of Bougainville : Soft black hair (Milne Bay also have a bloodline of "Orange" heads)
Highlands/New Britain/Sepik/Morobe : Coarse hair (East New Britain "Tolai" people are known for yellow hair)
It all depends on which area of Papua New Guinea, as to what type of hair.
You call them; Papua New Guineans.
Papua New Guinea is a strong Christian country with the majority of Papua New Guineans against the legalisation of homosexuality.
Yes, rice is considered a staple food in PNG. Due to imports of rice from Asia, rice has adapted into the normal diet of the majority of Papua New Guineans. As a local would say: "mi likim lice na tin pis"
The kundu drum accompanies songs or music in singsings, or other major events.
Papua New Guineans do not really celebrate the yam. They just cook and eat it in many ways, some for survival.
Pronunciation-Pa-pa new gin-ee or Pap-you-a new gin-ee
The people of Papua New Guinea are commonly referred to as Papua New Guineans. This diverse nation is home to over 800 distinct languages and numerous ethnic groups, each with its own cultural identity. The largest ethnic groups include the Melanesians, who make up a significant portion of the population. Additionally, the indigenous peoples of Papua New Guinea have rich traditions and customs that vary widely across the country.
You can compare the Bird of Paradise's relationship with Papua New Guinea to Australia's with kangaroos. The Bird of Paradise is just a very common bird in New Guinea, that has become a symbol to represent PNG. To Papua New Guineans, the Bird of Paradise is their identity; it is a symbol of patriotism.
The soldiers fighting against the Japanese on the Kokoda Trail were given invaluable help by the native Papua New Guineans, who were affectionately known as the "Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels".
The main religion in Papua New Guinea is Christianity.According to 2000 Census; 96.4% of Papua New Guineans are Christian, of various denominations, whilst 3.6% of other religions are composed of Indigenous beliefs such as traditional animistic and ancestor worship, or religions from other countries, such as Baha'i.The Papua New Guinea Embassy website states that, out of the total population, 30% are Roman Catholic and 20% are evangelical Lutheran, making up the largest percentage of Protestants.
Matrilineal society
No, just because they both have really dark skin, that does not make them related. That's like asking if East Asians and whites are related just because they're both pale.