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Raising of the ‘new’ Papua New Guinea flag at Independence Hill in 1975
Easily the most anticipated day on the Papua New Guinean calendar, Independence Celebrations in PNG are big events usually involving several festivals, shows and fireworks. This day is set aside as a Public Holiday to celebrate the day Papua New Guinea became an Independent State from Australia, 16 September 1975.
In Port Moresby, the Independence Day anniversary begins with a Flag-raising Ceremony at Independence Hill on the grounds of the National Parliament House. For more information, visit: www.parliament.gov.pg
Papua New Guinea celebrates its 50th golden Independence Day anniversary in 2025.
Date: 16th September
Location: Nationwide
Independence Anniversary Related Events: Goroka Show, Rabaul Frangipani Festival and NCDC Festival of 1,000 Tribes
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