Tentative Programme - PNG Independence Annivesary, Rome, Italy

 Hello Wantoks and friends of Papua New Guinea.  We have finally put together a tentative event programme for the 38th PNG Independence Annivesary to be held in Rome, Italy on Saturday 14 September 2013.  Happy reading.  We hope you will join us in Rome.

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“A Taste of Papua New Guinea in Rome”

Celebrating PNG’s 38^th Independence Anniversary with Wantoks, Pacific neighbors, and friends of Papua New Guinea in Rome and Europe

Saturday, 14 September 2013

SVD College Conference Hall, Via dei Verbiti 1, Rome,  Italy

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TENTATIVE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME

11.00 -11.45               Registration and “Bungim na Savé long Wantok”   Reception Cocktail

                                    -“Mingle and Meet” and displays of all things PNG

- Final registration for participation in best Meri-blouse, bilum and best and PNG and Pacific attire, challenges and talents competition etc.                          

 - issuance of raffle tickets to guests

                                           
11.45 -13.00                Official Welcome, Prayer, PNG National Anthem and Pledge

Address by prominent PNG personalities TBA – (to be advised) -                   

- (a call for hope, pride and national unity)

Rendition of  popular PNG patriotic songs (led by local and young talented  wantoks and friends)

                                   - PNG challenges (select activities etc. competition)

13.00 -14.00                Pranzo Mumu (Mumu Lunch) - “PNG and the Pacific meets Italy”                  

                                     - (a lunch buffet featuring the PNG mumu (earth oven meal) and the Pacific food and local (Italian) delicacies)

 

14.00 -16.45                Tumbuna danis/singsing - Cultural presentations, string band and talent show                               

                                        (featuring PNG traditional songs, dances and demonstration of other known and hidden talents)                                                                               

                                       Presentation of awards to winners of competitions and raffle draw            

                                       Finalé  of Joint Celebration in various PNG dances and songs

 16.45 – 17.00              “Arriverdeci Roma” – Tok gudbai na lukim olgeta gen long narapla taim

END OF OFFICAL PROGRAMME

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Reminder:                  Wantoks can book accommodation at Camping Village Fabulous Rome- http://www.ecvacanze.it/en/camping/camping-village/camping-village-fabulous/ where a number of confirmed participants are staying. However, there is no obligation to reserve accommodation there. There are so many choices for accommodation in Rome that are located near to the event venue that can suit any budget.

SVD College, Via dei Verbiti 1, Rome, Italy

 
I hope 2013 has started well for all friends and Wantoks. Two months have passed since the beginning of the new year while three months have passed since the last post. This post, you might say, is therefore over due. The lapsed period has, however, been put to good use. The 2013 Independence coordinators in Rome are pleased to report that a venue for the event has been secured. The Rector of the SVD College in Rome has kindly granted the group’s request to use the Conference Hall of the College for the event. Thank you Fr. Belamide. We could not have found a better venue.  The SVD College Conference Hall is located in the College Building in its beautiful grounds at Via dei Verbiti 1.

Google Map showing Via dei Verbiti 1, Rome, Italy

The address is in the heart of Rome and is within minutes from the main attractions. It is well connected in terms of public transport, especially considering that the Ostiense Train Station and the Piramide and Porta di San Paolo metro stations are literally next door. One can reach the SVD College directly from Rome Fiumicino Airport in 45 minutes by train to the Ostiense Station. Trains from Europe and Italy also pass through this Station. The Lido metro train departs from Porta di San Paulo Metro Station to Ostia suburb which is in the south of Rome by the beach. The Piramide Metro Stop is in the same location. From here the commuter can connect to Laurentina Station to the south east of Rome and north to Rebbibia through the main Train and metro station at Termini in the heart of Rome. Trams and busses to many principal attractions in Rome also begin and end their journey here.

 The SVD College premises is an oasis in the Eternal City - with its wide and green spaces walled in by high walls. The grounds are so peaceful and quite that you could forget that you are in the center of Rome and that the noisy Rome traffic is happening just outside the wall.

 The Rome Wantoks are looking forward to welcome and host all Wantoks and friends who will participate in the 2013 PNG Independence Anniversary Celebrations at the SVD College - a true haven in Rome. Be reminded that the 2013 PNG Independence Celebration will take place on Saturday 14 September 2013 at Via dei Verbit 1, Rome, Italy.

Look for the next post which will feature the event’s tentative programme.