Category: Culture

Konofilia family says sorry to PM Manele and GNUT members
Culture

Konofilia family says sorry to PM Manele and GNUT members

Fredrick Kusu- May 8, 2024

By Andrea Ma’hanua A customary reconciliation ceremony between the Konofilia family and Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele was held at the Prime Minister’s Office today.  The ... Read More

“Iumi Wan Festival’’ Adds Cultural Excitement to the Pacific Games in Honiara
Culture

“Iumi Wan Festival’’ Adds Cultural Excitement to the Pacific Games in Honiara

Fredrick Kusu- October 19, 2023

Honiara residents and visitors gearing up for the Pacific Games are in for a cultural treat, as the Ministry of Culture and Tourism joins hands ... Read More

“IUMI WAN DRESS SHOW – The Quest for the Hapi Isles National Dress”
Culture

“IUMI WAN DRESS SHOW – The Quest for the Hapi Isles National Dress”

Fredrick Kusu- October 18, 2023

The Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, is delighted to introduce an exciting event known as "IUMI WAN DRESS SHOW - The ... Read More

Prime Minister Sogavare pays Tribute to the Legacy of Fijians and the Gift of Solomon Islands National Anthem
Culture

Prime Minister Sogavare pays Tribute to the Legacy of Fijians and the Gift of Solomon Islands National Anthem

Fredrick Kusu- October 10, 2023

Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare was the Chief guest at the launching of the ‘Fiji Day’ week of Celebrations on Monday 9th October at the ... Read More

Holau Vaka Taumako Association Expects Arrival of New Proa Sailboat to Preserve Traditional Navigation Skills and Heritage
Culture

Holau Vaka Taumako Association Expects Arrival of New Proa Sailboat to Preserve Traditional Navigation Skills and Heritage

Fredrick Kusu- September 5, 2023

The Holau Vaka Taumako Association in Taumako (Duff Islands), Temotu Province, is expecting the arrival of their new outrigger sailboat later this year. The sailboat, ... Read More

Intangible Cultural Heritage Training Underway
Culture

Intangible Cultural Heritage Training Underway

Fredrick Kusu- October 18, 2022

A National Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Community-Based Inventory Training Workshop is currently underway in Honiara following its official opening today at the National Archives. The ... Read More

Gari People Launched their History Book, “The Gari Stori: Footprints in Sand and Time”
Culture

Gari People Launched their History Book, “The Gari Stori: Footprints in Sand and Time”

Fredrick Kusu- November 4, 2021

Gari people in West Guadalcanal launched their first ever history book at Wanderer Bay, West Guadalcanal last weekend. The book was written by Father Kerry ... Read More