An Australian volunteer who was doing whatever volunteers do in PNG.
I was there for 2 years until Dec 2005 .. I hope I made the most of it.

Friday, September 16, 2005

Independence

Well today is the Papua New Guinea Independence Day. I spent the 30th anniversary at home, venturing outdoors in the morning to discover what was happening. I found a vibrant atmosphere with the colours of the country being worn, painted and flying. The patriotism was impressive.

I will tell the story with pictures.


The flags of the nation


New Ireland man


Proud students


Kavieng laplaps


Pikinini bilong Finschafen


Cool Simbu mama knows how to hit a kundu ... with a thong


Patriotism taken to the next level


The whiteies with the drums and trumpets were a hit