Engan students in Port Moresby have collaborated to stage an event aimed at unifying their people living in the nation’s capital.
Enga UPNG Students Association and those studying in Port Moresby Business College will stage the third Engan Cultural Day tomorrow, Thursday Dec 8 at Constitutional Park.
Incepted in 2014, the event has seen success over the two years and once more, with the theme “Uniting Enga; preserving our culture”, the students plan for another successful cultural day.
“The idea is to unify every Engan in Port Moresby as per the theme, showcase our culture and promote local Engan businesses. More importantly, we want our leaders to come and address us,” said Jeremiah Yakap, President of Lagaip-Porgera student association.
Yakap gave a run-down of tomorrow’s activities to include cultural dances, traditional bilas, and live band performances by Engan artists – including McDonald Taylor, known for his song Wild West Mangi.
“We are expecting a big turn-out, at least between 30 – 40,000 people.”
Yakap added that the money raised will be directed towards financing awareness programs the students plan to carry out in their province.
“We will be emphasising on education, leadership, health and other issues that affect us,” he said.
The event, supported by Zacq Industries, will begin at 8am.
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