Remembrance Day 2019

She travelled to Kokopo at the invitation of Miss East New Britain organising committee to launch the winner of Miss Frangipani quest, Ellen Morgan, as Miss East New Britain in the Miss PNG pageant 2019.

The trip took in some iconic World War II historical sites which included a visit to the Bitapaka War Cemetery and the Kokopo War Museum today (July 23).

The next day Miss Kariha will visit the Volcano Observatory followed by a visit to the Yamamoto bunker and the Karavia barge tunnels, the Rabaul volcano and hot springs.

He said this during today’s Remembrance Day ceremony in Port Moresby.

The Governor General said the foundation of our nation stands firmly on the legacy of those we remember today.

The Remembrance Day celebration began with a march by members of the disciplinary forces, boy scouts and girl guides, as well as descendants of former members of the Papua Infantry Battalion.

In attendance were members of the diplomatic corps and other VIPs as well as both old and young members of the public.