Shark-calling festival

The plea was made by Deputy Governor Sammy Missen during the second day of the vibrant three-day festival held at Konos Village on Monday, July 17, 2023.

The festivities commenced on Sunday, July 16, and came to a close yesterday, Tuesday, July 18th, 2023. The event was set into motion with a spectacular display of colourful traditional performances by the host community at Konos Village on Sunday night.

The three-day festival is a gazetted provincial event and was recently recognized in 2021 as a National event under the Tourism Promotion Authority’s Calendar.

Chairman of the Provincial Event Committee and event organizer, John Merebo said preparations are well underway with local and international tourists already showing interests to attend and witness this ancient festival.

The event is being organized by the locals with funding support from the New Ireland Government. The New Ireland Celebration’s Committee has set Monday, 17th July as the main event.