People in Almami Local Level Government in Bogia District, Madang Province are gearing up to play host to the world surfing title to be held in Tupira known as Ulingan Bay.
LLG President Erich Pekah says the people are preparing and looking forward to the event to market their culture, food items and to mingle around with the tourists.
Mr Pekah says with months counting down before the surfing title, he wants the National Tourism Promotion Authority, Madang Tourism Authority and PNG Surfing Association to work with his government and the local people on how they can make this event become a success.
He says the surfing competition will lure athletes from PNG and abroad, including tourist, and world surfing body delegates and to make it successful the SAPNG must work with the people to involve them in the preparation works.
Mr Pekah says it will be a once in a lifetime experience for his people to see such an international event, and the authorities must tell them what to do and what is expected of them.
He says the responsibility lies with everyone when hosting such big events and the local landowners must be properly informed and consulted to make them happy and involved in the activities so that the event will bring a better image to the government and people in the long run.
Mr Pekah says his office is open for discussion and he wants the authorities to work with him to see this big event come out successfully.