BY GAILE KIVALI
A festival to preserve, safeguard and promote the culture of Koiari People in Kairuku-Hiri District of Central province was launched on Friday.
The Pineapple Festival was launched under the Destination Sogeri Tourism Association Incorporated by Central Province Governor Robert Agarobe, National Cultural Commission (NCC) Executive Director Steven Enomb Kilanda and Kairuku-Hiri Member Peter Isoaimo.
Governor Agarobe presented K86,300, Isoaimo supported with a K20, 000 and NCC with a K10, 000.
The associations Erigere Singin says the festival is a motivational event to generate income for development in Koiari.
"The association was formed 12 months ago. We register it just recently. But the show of support in such short notice is incredibly humbling and motivating at the same time," she said.
Governor Agarobe said this was in line with the provincial development plan pillars three pillars for economic growth.
"We have Agriculture, Tourism, and Sports as the three pillars to change the province," Agarobe.
He said tourism is a mechanism that will motivate locals such as the Koiari people to change their mindsets, which in turn will bring change in their way of life, which will be a positive factor to drive development.
The festival will be held on the 21st to the 22 of November. There will be kayaking at the Sirinomu Dam, Cycling and Running.
NCC's Steven Enomb Kilanda has urged the locals to preserve, safeguard and promote their cultural heritage.
Meanwhile, the association consists of less then 10 members, a mixture of males and females.
Australian High Commission Second Secretary (Political) Yasmine Davis was also there to witness the launching.
"Everywhere, most jobs are male nominated. Here I can see that women are also been included and is such a great sight," Davis said.
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