Gulf Governor Chris Haiveta said his government would work with organisers and sponsors for a bigger and better show next year. Mr Udia said the lagatoi is a legend when the Motu-Koitabu people sailed on voyages to exchange goods with the people of Gulf Province in the past.
the Hiri Queen contest (a beauty pageant), the arrival of the lagatoi. The Hiri Moale Festival celebrates the cultural heritage of the Motu and Koitabu people of Port Moresby and nearby Central Province villages including Boera, Papa, Lealea and Porebada.įestival chairman, Opao Fo’o Udia, said Hiri Moale had always attracted both local and international visitors over the years, and one of the spectacle’s of the festival is the Hiri Queen competition crowning and the arrival of the traditional double-hulled canoe, the lagatoi. Hiri is the name for the traditional trade voyages that formed an important part of the. “And not forgetting my people from Barakau and Tubusereia villages, I love you all,” Miss Nou said. “I would like to thank everyone who have contributed to host the show this year, especially sponsor, ExxonMobil PNG Limited, operator of PNG LNG Project, for the third consecutive year with a K50,000 donation,” she said. Miss Nou said it was an important moment and achievement for her, her tribe and village in taking the crown. The beauty queen was crowned by Gulf Governor, Chris Haiveta. Runner-up was Miss Araira-Tatana Rizza Tupa and Miss Heturu – Friendship – was won by Miss Tatana, Jessie David.ġ8 contestants took part in the Hiri Hanenamo Quest, as part of the annual Motu-Koitabu festival that started on Friday at Ela Beach. She was crowned winner during the two-day festival at Ela Beach, Port Moresby, on Saturday. The stripes are in PNG national flag colours and the gently waving curves are representative of the dolo (grass skirt) - kind of fitting for the Hiri trade sail boat + hiri queen grass skirt 😉Īvailable soon for purchase online, I'll keep you all posted.Eighteen-year-old Barakau teenager Hebou Kedea Dikana Nou has been crowned the 2017 Hiri Moale Queen.
Here is a piece inspired by the lakatoi boat sail. Heavily overloaded lagatoi carries Motu Koitabu from Manubada Island to Port Moresby for the Hiri Moale festival, 15 September 2005.
Lohia Boe Breaking News ONeill Response To Warrant Of Arrest. Browse 14 hiri moale stock photos and images available or search for papua new guinea to find more great stock photos and pictures. PM James Marape, Miss Serah Vani (2019 Hiri Queen) and Mr. The atmosphere was amazing and at the time, I didn't know it but I am proud to say that I am from a country with such rich cultural heritage HIRI HANENAMO MC’S GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY FOR HARBOURSIDE SOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Our favourite event was watching the Lakatois sailing from the different motuan villages from Touaguba Hill and then racing down to the beach to get a spot to watch the Hiri Queen contest and crowning. Remember as a kid, all piling into the back of the ute and being so excited to head into POM city to watch the #HiriMoale festival.Īll the cultural groups across the country would be present at Ela beach, show casing their #bilas #traditionaldance #artsandcrafts #food #papuanstyle #papuanewguineans #papuanewguinea #motukekeni #koitamaiago #hiritrade #edaisiabo #motuan #motuantattoo #revareva #hirimoalefestival #tradition #beautifulmotuans #motuanculture #hirimotu #motukoitabu #hirimoalefestival #beautifulculture #motuanpride #hirimoale #taubadana #traditionalattire #gaire #motutapa #hirihanenamo #hiriqueen #boilaia
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The album contains 115 photos taken in and about Port Moresby 1949-1951 plus or minus 2 years. Onno Roua has kindly let me know that in 2007 the Hiri Queen title was won by Ronda Tiana of Kira Kira Village. Images from an old album belonging to Judy Ryan (nee Large), an early post-war resident of Port Moresby. Miss Alison Corrinna Exton from Hanuabada won the 2006 Hiri Queen / Hiri Hanenamo title while a student at the Port Moresby National High School. Toeabada Bogagu (left) and Loinama Taunao (right). Repost from attired young men from Gaire.
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