National Literacy Week

The ceremony featured Sia Dancers from Tarawa in Kove, who brought in the symbolic Literacy Torch. The torch, shaped like a dolphin, contained a light bulb switched on by Minister Uguro, marking the opening of National Literacy Week.

Governor Sasindran Muthuvel emphasized the important role of teachers and the importance of education in society. He highlighted the need to respect teachers and the consequences of neglecting them, as well as the impact on leaders and society as a whole.

While most participants opted to promote reading and writing to raise awareness on the literacy rates in the country, two organisations observed the literacy week differently.

These organisations used the event as a platform to drive the messages of conservation and local manufacturing and production.

Ilimo Dairy Farm and Port Moresby Nature Park were part of the weeklong national literacy celebrations in the Hiri-West District and visited schools in Porebada, Boera, Papa and Lealea.

Both organisations brought a whole new meaning of literacy to these schools.

Speaking during the 22nd National Literacy Week launch at Tapini High School in Goilala district of Central Province on Monday, Dr Kombra said more effort is required from every sector of the community to raise the level of literacy in PNG.

“When we all play our part, every Papua New Guinean will become literate and will be able to participate meaningfully in the socio-development of our country.”