The West New Britain Provincial Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Cultural Commission to embrace and sustain its cultural heritage in the Province.
The MOU will also see the establishment of a proper cultural center in the Province. This will also allow for proper planning of cultural shows and other activities. NCC will partner with the Province to ensure cultures, arts, and programs in West New Britain are protected.
Speaking at the signing, WNB Governor Sasindran Muthuvel said the Province has one of the unique cultures and also attractive landmarks to develop and attract tourist to the Province. “This is also an effort to embrace our culture,” said Muthuvel.
According to NCC the MOU is one of the partnerships arrangements where NCC is looking to work with Province in the country to sustain arts and culture programs. The MOU will also allow the WNB provincial government to capture all cultural assets, resources, activities, events, facilities and other establishments in the province.
The signing makes West New Britain the fourth province to enter this partnership with NCC with Central, Milne Bay and Enga Provinces already signing similar arrangements.
Tourism Arts and Culture Minister Isi Henry Leonard said this is exciting for WNB. He says the province is rich with diversity and unique cultures not forgetting historical sites and attractive flora and fauna. “The MOU will see many exciting things to develop, preserve and embrace the cultural heritage of the Province”, said Minister Leonard.
Minister Leonard also pledged a K1million for the construction of cultural center in Kimbe.
The MOU was signed between West New Britain Governor Sasindran Muthuvel, Minister Leonard and National Cultural Commission Executive Director Steven Kilanda.
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