Red, black and gold were the colours on the streets of Port Moresby as school students and members of the public took part in the unity march, organised by the National Capital District Commission.
The unity march begun this morning at the Sir Hubert Murray stadium and ended at the Paga Hill Ring Road, where the two-day Street festival will be held.
Stalls have been set up that will go with traditional singsing and fun games.
Independence celebrations are also held at the Unagi Oval at Gordon, where city residents will be entertained by various local artists, including Dadigii, Lista Serum, Wild Pack and Junior K-Mala, among others.
Other interesting performances, including the PNG Defence Force mock battle, PNG Fire Service demonstration and the police dog show, will take place.
NCD Governor Powes Parkop, with the support of the Board, Management and staff of the National Capital District Commission, have also organised sports to be played from September 15 –18 at Hanuabada Village for volleyball, PNG Education Institute for touch rugby and Hohola basketball courts for basketball.
There will also be a canoe racing competition at Ela Beach.
(Unity march this morning)