Culture & Arts Archive July 2012
Friendship Rekindled After Four Decades
A little blue letter was all it took to reunite two friends 44 years after they last met as young men in the Solomon Islands, despite living an ocean apart.
Pacific Village Available for Auction
The 11th Festival of Pacific Arts organising committee, Solomon Islands, will begin auctioning leaf huts in the Pacific village at Panatina Campus tomorrow.
A Gathering Like No Other
There has never been a gathering in Solomon Islands to rival that of the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts.
Governor General Apologizes to Participants
The Solomon Islands Governor General has apologised on behalf of the people of Solomon Islands to the overseas delegates of the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts over how the Master of Ceremony expressed himself during the festival opening ceremony.
New Clothing Range Launched in Festival
Top Fiji designer Robert Kennedy launched a new range of clothes at the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts in the Solomo Islands and looks forward to improving them when he gets home.
Fiji Continues to Impress
As the Solomon Islands celebrated its 34th independence yesterday, the people of the Pacific paid tribute to those who helped shape this nation with song, dance and displays that depicted the freedom of their cultures and traditions.
Kiribati Vice President Visits Gizo
The Vice President of Kiribati has praised the Western Provincial Government and its FOPA Satellite venue organizing committee for the hospitality and kind reception accorded to the Kiribati contingent during their short visit to Gizo, Solomon Islands.
Guam Attracts Massive Crowd Daily
The Guam leaf hut in the festival village in Honiara Solomon Islands is always a hub of activity with massive crowds huddling around to view the carving artwork/jewelry on display, video and digital photography along with the various demonstrations.
Independence Celebrated in Canberra
Solomon Islanders living in the Australian Capital State, Canberra, had a really good time in commemorating the Solomon Island's 34th Independence Day over the weekend.
Hawaii Bids for 2020 Festival
Hawaii has officially presented its bid to host the thirteenth Festival of Pacific Arts and await formal endorsement at yesterday's Cultural Ministers' Meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Sikua Disappointed Over Lack of Organization
Solomon Islands Opposition Leader, Hon. Derek Sikua has expressed his disappointment over the failure of the organizing committee to avail an official programme for the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts.
MC Creates Wide Outrage
The Solomon Islands Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet says it shares the concerns of the public over the behaviour of the Master of Ceremony for the Festival of Arts opening on Monday.
Festival to Bring More Recognition to Art
The Chairlady of the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts underway in Solomon Islands capital says she hopes the event will prompt the government to recognise the arts.
Technical Fault Experienced at Opening
The power outage experienced at the opening of the Festival of Pacific Arts was said to have been a result of a technical problem.
Festival Opens on High Note
Honiara, Solomon Islands once again experienced another extravagant event last night at the official opening of the 11th Festival of Arts, at the Lawson Tama stadium.
Violence Free Campaign Begins
Stopping violence against women and girls will be the focus of a campaign during the two week Arts Festival which gets under way in Honiara next week.
Australian Delegation Arrives for Festival
Visiting Australian Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs, Richard Marles officially welcomed the Australian delegation to the Festival of Pacific Arts who are taking part in the two week festival in Honiara.
Festival Village Remains Main Attraction
The excitement continues to build in the air as more and more people begin to flood Honiara from the Province and overseas.
Week Begins with a Blast
At about 3am this morning, Honiara woke up to the sounds of fireworks to welcome the arrival of the Regional "Vakas" from the region and the Tomokos (war canoes) from the Western Province.