Papua New Guinea Independence Day is celebrated on 16 September to mark the country’s independence from Australia in 1975. The day honours national identity, cultural diversity and community pride in a country with hundreds of languages and many distinct cultural traditions. Celebrations may include flags, parades, sing-sings, traditional dress, music, dance and feasts.

Event Suggestions:
• Creating a display about Papua New Guinea’s independence, flag and cultural diversity
• Sharing music, dance, stories or visual traditions from Papua New Guinea with context
• Hosting a discussion on language, identity and community celebration