What's Next for PNG After 50 Years of Independence? | PNG 50 Years | ABC Australia

Wan Kantri: The Next 50 Years documentary celebrates 50 years of Papua New Guinea’s independence and future. Journey through a country of rich contrasts through the stories of visionary leaders and modern changemakers—blending tradition, innovation, and resilience in a vibrant portrait of national progress.

📽 Produced by ABC International with NBC Papua New Guinea, with ABC Backroads’ Kathy McLeish as Executive Producer and NBC’s Maureen Orea hosting.

00:00 Intro
02:23 Celebrating Independence
05:41 1960s - Journey to Self-Government
07:37 1975 - Australian Flag Lowered
10:18 Nation-Building
12:27 A Home-Grown Constitution
13:41 Hiri Moale Festival: Recognising Culture
15:12 Tubusereia: Equality for All
20:58 Kavieng: Sustainable Tourism
28:34 Councils of Women
30:53 Goroka: Cultural Heritage
36:50 Wewak: History and Art
40:00 Port Moresby: Rich Contrasts
46:00 Ongoing Challenges and 2024 Riots
47:36 Youth Programs
53:18 Murik Lakes: Sir Michael Somare's Dream


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