Chambri Lakes

Over 30 singsing groups expected for Sepik festival

The festival will be staged at Indingai village in Chambri Lakes located in the Wosera/Gawi District of East Sepik Province.

Chairman of the festival fundraising committee Roy Sinde said they have extended invitations to other districts and villages throughout the province to be part of this event.

Sinde said there’re indications that groups from Drekikier and Angoram districts will be part of the festival.

Preparations are well underway for Sepik festival with fundraising events being hosted to raise over K50,000 to stage the festival.

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The festival will be held at Indingai Village in Chambri Lakes, located in the Wosera/Gawi District, from October 28-30. It is one of the festivals NCC is involved in.

The festival aims to maintain and promote cultures associate with Spirit Houses in life form in Middle Sepik area of ESP.

NCC acting executive director Casper Damien said NCC has the responsibility to support events that preserve, protect, safeguard, develop and promote PNG’s diverse culture and arts.

Damien said by doing so, it helps maintain unity and national pride.