BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Although they come from different villages, clans and faiths, unity is the heartbeat of Choiseul (Lauru) province.
Ruth Liloqula made the statement whilst speaking at the Choiseul Province Hard Talk Forum at the Auditorium of the National Museum in Honiara on Tuesday, February 24, ahead of the province’s 35th Second Appointed Day celebration.
The province marked its 35th Second Appointed Day yesterday at the National Museum’s auditorium in Honiara.
“We share one identity as sons and daughters of this province. Our strength lies in standing together whether in times of joy or in moment of challenge,” she said.
Mrs Liloqula said that unity is the anchor that keeps the province steady as they face the tides of change.
“This unity however threatened by the misuse and abuse our worthy customs for personal interest. How has unity help the province overcome challenges in the past 35 years, and how can we continue to strengthen it in the years ahead?” she asked.
In terms of honouring the province, she said the journey has been long and meaningful.
“We honour the courage of our ancestors who safeguard our land, traditions, and our dignity. We remember the resilience of our people who endured hardships, yet never lost hope. But do we have them today and is it intact or do we need to do what we can to endure its survival,” she said.
Mrs Liloqula said that the 35th Second Appointed Day of the province is a symbol of self-determination, a reminder that Choiseul chooses to stand tall, chart its path and celebrate its identity for all its people.
She said that along the way the province has built schools and communities, raised leaders and nature generations.
“Each step of our journey is a lesson and each milestone is a gift to the future. Progress is the fruit of unity,” she said.
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