Paiwan tribe showcase traditional costume MACFest
BY LYNTON AARON FILIA PAIWAN tribe from the Republic of China (Taiwan) during the 6th Melanesian Arts and Cultural Festival showcased a tradition costume made from tree bark.The costume is one of the cultural identities...
People with disability mark their big day
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLOPEOPLE with disability residing in Honiara gathered yesterday to commemorate International Week of Deaf People and International Day of Sign Language.The theme of the week-long celebration was “Rights, culture and sign...
Championing the voices of young people in Honiara
LYNTON A. FILIAHONIARA City Council Youth Worker Mary Tuhaika has been championing the Honiara urban youths on a mission to empower young people on active participation, leadership, and empowerment programs.Working in the youth space...
Duff Islanders champion people-to-people diplomacy in Taiwan
A group of five Duff Islanders of Temotu Province have recreated history by successfully linking their canoe making and sailing traditional knowledge, technology and skills with Fara’ngaw Tribal Nations of Amis ethnic group in...
Fashion industry a billion-dollar business
BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLOTHE Association of Solomon Islands in Creative Fashion (ASICF) has created a platform for local established designers and emerging designers to use to boost the country’s economy.In its latest initiative, the...
DMP’s GLOBAL ENTRY
BY PETER ZOLEVEKE II“Iu minim kaen type ia,” expressed Doorman Project’s (DMP) lead vocals and ragamuffin David Fafale or known better by stage name ‘Evin Rush’ quoting from the band’s initial hit song back...
Tikopian delegation highlights SI in France
BY LYNTON AARON FILIAFRANCE is looking to support Solomon Islands after the film on Tikopia and its way of life was showcased in Paris, France.Two weeks ago, a high Chief from Tikopia and five...
Plasticwise Gizo, a beacon of hope
BY BEN BILUAGizoOUR Islands, Our Wastes and Our Future. This was the message Plasticwise Gizo put across during the launching of their programme yesterday.The programme is looking at addressing solid wastes such as plastics...
Grereo festival starts
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLOTHE 2021 Grereo festival and Isabel Second Appointed Day Celebration for Isabelians residing in Honiara was officially opened yesterday with the aim to re-ignite cultural and religious values.The event was held...
Taiwan culture encounters transformation
BY LYNTON AARON FILIA OTHER people occupying Taiwan are transforming its culture and tradition, according to the Director General for Indigenous People Cultural Development Centre, Council of Indigenous People in Taiwan.Mr Tseng Chih Yung said...