Nickolay- Maclay I

Explorer’s decedent visits UPNG

Discussing the historical achievements of his great, great grandfather in the 1870’s, Nickolay IV under the Micklouho- Maclay Foundation spoke of the work of the foundation preserving the enthonocultural heritage in Melanesian countries.

This includes the recounting of continuation of his family’s interest in Papua New Guinea.

Nickolay IV said his great great grandfather became acquainted to the people of Papua New Guinea back in the 1870’s when he first set foot on the shores of Rai Coast in Madang Province.