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.