Governor: Morobe is No.1 in PNG

By SAMPSON BONAI

MOROBE is a unique province with a rich cultural heritage and is leading in agriculture production, says Governor Ginson Saonu.

Kabwum dancers at the show yesterday.~SAMPSON BONAI

This makes it the "No. 1 province in the.country", he said when opening 2018 Morobe Show yesterday

 Saonu told thousands of show goers and visitors and tourists that Morobe "is a very unique province combining the islands, coastal and the hinterlands people who have different cultures and traditions".

"Our cultures and traditions,  with various traditional agriculture methods,  make us very unique and the No.1 province in  this country," he said.

"I'm really impressed with the cultural performance by the people and preserving our rich culture and traditions.

"The various agricultural stalls also signifies the importance of food security.

Cocoa beans harvested from hybrid trees on display at Morobe Show yesterday.~SAMPSON BONAI

"I also thank all the major companies such as Coca-Cola,Trukai,Ramu,Harmony and the minor sponsors and all other stake holders who have contributed one way or the other towards making this show a  most successful one."

Saonu commended the show society committee headed by veteran president Mike Quinn for working very hard to host a very successful 57th annual show.

Quinn also commend all the sponsors and the various companies and statutory bodies for contributing towards the show this year

"Your contributions have made this show a most successful one and we have set another bench mark as the leading show society in the country," he said.

Thousands of people from all over the country passed through the gates during the past two days to witnessed various show activities and stalls.

Tourists also flock to the show to capture the colours of various traditional dance groups in the main arena.