Ground work in preparation for the 14th National Kenu and Kundu Festival has begun with the construction and refurbishment of the main grand stand in time for the festival on November 3 to 5.
According to the National Kenu and Kundu Festival Chairman, Harold Tabua, a good committee has been put together to take on the challenge of delivering the 14th festival.
Tabua said since taking on the chairmanship role in February this year, his committee is heavily relying on funds from local business houses and national companies for sponsorship towards the 14th NKKF.
Financial backing has been received from Pick and Pay, Boss Meri, Great Jadi, Alotau Enterprise and national companies like Trukai, Ela Motors, Lae Biscuits and ANZ Bank and State Owned Enterprises.
Tabua added the major highlights of this year’s festival will be the display of the Kula Trade demonstrated between two Kula partners, Waluma Culture Group from the Dobu LLG and the Buluagalagala Culture Group from Ware in the Bwanabwana LLG.
Staging of the Cultural Group King And Queen and the performance of the famous Hollie Maea Band from the Gulf Province will also feature at this year’s NKKF.
The theme, ‘Restoration of Our Cultural Heritage’ aims to have cultural group performances show the existence of traditional and cultural costumes from all parts of Milne Bay Province.