Western Highlands

Fifty climbers successfully reached the summit of the highest mountain in Papua New Guinea at 6am on Independence Day.

Mt Wilhelm summit is 4,509m high and it is located among spike range peaks in the northeast between Madang and Western Highlands provinces.

The climbers consisted of students, school teachers, guardians and parents.

The trekkers started their journey up the mountain in the morning of Thursday, September 15 and reached the summit at 6am on Independence Day.

This time, supporting the Mt Hagen Cultural Show with ten thousand kina.

Regional Sales Manager, Rutger Scheer confirmed the Brewery’s involvement saying they are proud to support the show.

He said such events showcases the rich cultural traditions from the Western Highlands as well as from neighbouring provinces.

He further added that the annual support from SP Brewery to various provincial shows is a firm testament of their support in preserving PNG’s rich cultural diversity.