Hundreds of members from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of PNG, Hagen District, gathered in Mt Hagen City in the early hours of this morning and voluntarily cleaned the area.
Residents have revealed that responsible authorities have failed to maintain the city since the election period.
The Lutheran congregation took the opportunity to clean the area, at around 5am today, as they prepare for their reformation day, which falls on the 2nd of November. This day would mark 500 years since Martin Luther broke away from the Catholic Church.
Richard Joe, one of the youth leaders, said: “This is the Government’s responsibility. Aren’t they feeling the effects of a filthy city?
“This is a reflection of our Government.”
A second clean-a-thon is anticipated in the near future.