This important food crop holds special cultural significance for people in the highlands region.  The event took place in Goroka on April 21 and reignited local interest in the ‘asbin' also known as winged bean, particularly from framers around the area. The festival provided a platform for people to learn about the importance of ‘asbin'.  Winged bean has a variety of distinctive characteristics that require specific skills and knowledge to cultivate however, this traditional knowledge is being lost.

https://www.looppng.com/png-news/lufa-hosts-asbin-festival-119983

#looppng