Officially opening the APEC Garden, Lynda Babao-O'Neill spoke about the significance of protecting the foundation of each economy and country; foundations based on culture, flora and fauna.
She reflected on PNG’s emergence from a tribal society to a modern nation.
The APEC Garden features 21 totem poles, traditionally hand-carved by Papua New Guineans.
Each totem pole represents the national symbols of the 21 APEC economies.
A touch of flora and fauna from the APEC economies are amongst PNG’s rare and unique orchid species.
