The NGI Besta Cup tournament continues into its third day despite the wet weather in Kimbe.
While many celebrated Independence in Kimbe town and in their local areas and homes this morning, the vast majority have flocked to watch the first and the biggest football tournament in the region.
The event is the biggest held in their province, with a huge crowd seen filing into the football academy to watch their local and provincial teams play.
Hundreds of West New Britain locals including Bougainville, Manus and East New Britain people have surrounded the field as they cheer for their home teams.
Day 3 will see a continuation of the Round Robin games before knock outs on Saturday and finals on Sunday.