A snapshot of Independence Day in Port Moresby

A snapshot of Independence

PICTURES: GODFREEMAN KAPTIGAU

Photographer Godfreeman Kaptigau caught the colour of Independence celebrations in Port Moresby on September 16.

“There wasn’t a single place that wasn’t painted, draped or clothed in black, red and yellow (the traditional colours of Papua New Guinea),” he says.

The country’s 47th Independence celebrations included traditional dancing and music representing all of the country’s provinces at the University of PNG, a bilas fashion show organised by Yumi-FM at Vision City Mega Mall, and smaller community events like those staged at the Bagita Police Barracks in Waigani. n

Joy Havak in traditional bilas performs at Independence celebrations in Waigani (left); celebrations at the University of PNG (right). The bilas fashion show at Vision City Mega Mall (left); Independence celebrations at the Bagita Police Barracks (top right and right).