Prime Minister Hon. James Marape last night (February 28 2022) commemorated the first anniversary of the passing of Great Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare with University of PNG students in Port Moresby.
It was an emotional time of reflections, song and candlelight vigil to remember the Father of the Nation.
Ex-Sogeri National High School students, Sir Michael’s former school, give a heart-warming rendition of the Unity Song.
The voices of the young people rise into the night sky, like a crescendo, carrying their hopes and aspirations for a better Papua New Guinea.
Sir Michael would have been proud.
Here are some pictures of the occasion:
Sir Michael had a very close relationship with the people of East New Britain as he was born in Rabaul in April 1936 and was initiated into the secret Tumbuan Society
Last night (February 28 2022), at a special first anniversary commemoration service for Sir Michael at University of PNG, East New Britain students sang a song for the man they called ToPalangat.