The 2016 Kodili Trade and Cultural Festival kicks off in Buala, Isabel’s provincial capital. Hundreds of people have converged into Buala since last week for the Festival which started this morning.
Hundreds of people began converging into Buala, Isabel Province ahead of the 2016 Kodili Trade and Cultural Festival tomorrow. A Eucharist celebration was held in the township this morning with participants from in and around the province settling down awaiting the official opening.
A Guadalcanal community leader has appealed on relevant stakeholders to work together to address non-communicable diseases increasing rapidly in the country. Betty Gigisi told SIBC News, her conviction is the result of an eye opener festival in Vanuatu.
The 2016 Mala Mwei Mei Yam Cultural Festival in Small Malaita has ended. After a series of activities to mark this year’s festival since its opening on Sunday, a speech from the Member of Parliament for Small Malaita Hon. Rick Hou officially closed the festival for this year.
A number of companies from Honiara have used the 2016 Yam Cultural Festival in Small Malaita to promote their products this week. The Mala Mwai Mei 2016 Yam Festival Organising Committee gave the companies an opportunity to showcase their products at Pululahu, Small Malaita.
The Member of Parliament for Small Malaita, Rick Hou says hosting the Yam Cultural Festival in Small Malaita is anticipated to unite people to the gathering. Mr. Hou told SIBC’s Moddie Nanau in an interview this week. “We see it as culture has a uniting factor, in fact, it will be the first for all
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) will celebrate its 13th Anniversary at the Yam Cultural Festival in Afio, Small Malaita. SIBC’s Moddie Nanau reports, MP for Small Malaita Rick Hou extends the invitation to RAMSI to celebrate its Anniversary at the festival.
The venue for the Small Malaita 2016 Yam Cultural Festival in Pululaha in South Malaita is now ready for the event’s commencement. The 2016 Yam Cultural Festival was set to kick off from 22nd to 28th this month.
Preparations for the Small Malaita 2016 Yam Cultural Festival are currently progressing well. The event is set to commence from 22nd to 28th this month at Pululaha near Afio. Office Manager of Secretariat Mr George Awa told SIBC News, ground works are in final touches.
The ‘De Makira Banana Festival’ in Makira Ulawa province has been postponed for 2017. Chair of the local organising committee, Noel Mamau recently confirmed to SIBC News.
The Minister of Culture and Tourism Bartholomew Parapolo is impressed with preparations for the country’s participation at this year’s 12th Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam. Minister Parapolo met with the National Organising Taskforce where he was briefed on the preparation progress.
The Banana Fibre Weaving will be showcased regionally at the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam from May 21st.. Director of Culture from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Dennis Marita says, the unique art will be showcased by a woman from Santa Cruz, Temotu Province.
The Director of Culture within the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Mr. Dennis Marita has responded to a Nepotism Claim in the selection of Solomons representative at the Pacific Arts Festival in Guam.
The Parliamentary Opposition Group is concerned that nepotism has influenced the list of cultural groups that will represent Solomon Islands in this year’s Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam.
An elderly man from Pululaha Community, Small Malaita Mr. George Noah has opposed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a Cultural Festival Village in his area. The initiative to establish a Cultural Festival Village for Small Malaita was led by Hon. Rick Hou. Mr.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s Culture Division is gearing up for the up coming 12th Festival of Pacific Arts to be held in Guam from 22 May to 4th June this year.
Preparations for the Ngarataniau Panpipe & Cultural Festival is on target. Chairman of the organising committee Henry Star Dora says traditional panpipe groups from East & West Are’are, East & West Kwaio and Small Malaita are practicing for the first ever fascinating cultural show.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism begins its preparation to participate in next year’s 12th Festival of Pacific Arts. Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Permanent Secretary Mr.
Makira Ulawa Provincial Minister for Culture and Tourism, Martin Karani says the ‘Banana Festival’ plays a crucial role in his province’s Tourism development.
Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) Special Coordinator, Justine Braithwaite says, banana is a key source of nutrition, food security and rich in medicinal properties.
