September the 16th is Independence Day here. PNG was 35 years old this year; and we think Canada is young. All over the country people took the day off to play games and have fun together. Rumginae was no exception. All day people played in the big open field just up the road. There was basketball, volleyball, and soccer going on all day. I am not sure how they play so hard out in the blistering sun. It was neat to see everyone out and having fun playing together. There were all kinds of things to buy like ice blocks (freezies), sweet scones (kinda like a donut) and all kinds of lollies (candies) . There was also very cute children dressed up in traditional gear like this little girl Sylvia. I think her father took great pride in getting her all dolled up, I'm not so sure she was as keen. It wasn't long before the bird of paradise, (her head dress) came off her head.
Mel for the Marsh
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