APSIG newsletter no. 62: November 2006

House of Welcome in Canberra

Canberra APSIG members were fortunate to be able to visit the Papua New Guinea High Commission in mid-August. We were welcomed by Mr Charles Lepani, the High Commissioner and shown through the renovated buildings which are decorated with superb pieces of art in all media, especially carved and turned wood. We were shown part of a film made in Mr Lepani's home district, the Trobriand Islands, which records the life of the people. We also met Helen Sanny, the Third Secretary.

Renamed by Prime Minister Michael Somare in 2005 as Kamasan Haus (House of welcome) this Canberra showplace made a wonderful excursion. We were very glad to visit the representatives of our nearest neighbours.