PNG COFFEE FESTIVAL - 2008

      
coffee & business exhibits - coupled with fun & interesting cultural performances 

ALL SCHOOL EXCURSIONS WELCOME  NATIONWIDE 

   Dates:    8, 9, 10 May 2008

   Ticket Prices:   
   *  Main Event - Exhibits, Traditional Singsings, K5.00 Adults; Children Free on 8 May only
   *  Night Show - Production - 'Vis-a-Vis' (face to face) 
                          -  Friday 9 May, 6.00pm to 9.00pm at the M.S. Auditorium, UOG
                          -  K15.00 Adults; K10.00 presale Adults; Children K4.00
   *  Art Award - FREE entry, Thursday 8 May, 5.30pm at UOG Library
   *  Coffee Festival Ball - K140.00 per person, Saturday 10 May at Pacific Gardens Hotel
   *  Miss Coffee Festival Pageant  judging each day & crowning on  10 May
   *  Stall Fees for Exhibitors:    K300.00 per stall (3m x 2m)

   Venue:     Raun Raun Theatre in Goroka,  Papua New Guinea
   Objectives & the Future:  To inspire & develop growth in the economy, by focusing on the 
   Coffee, Agriculture & Business in general.  To further raise the living standards of the
   rural  population  by increasing their productivity as a working/performing individual.   
   This is attempted through interaction of the general public with the educational &
    informative exhibits at the festival.   
   
   Industries within the wider community of PNG & internationally are invited to participate in
   this annual event.  It provides an opportunity to showcase their products & services.
   Not only is the event significant for the growth & sustainability of industry, it provides an excellent
   environment to help educate & inspire our children.  Indeed, children & students are a key group who are 
   encouraged to participate at the Festivals' activities as a learning & personal growth experience.
 
   Event History & Founder:   Norman Carver, the founder started the event in 2001.  The first
   event started with only a handful of exhibitors & participants - and has since grown 
   rapidly.  The 2006 event boasted the participation of approximately 90 companies & individuals as
   exhibitors & sponsors.   

   Profits:  The PNG Coffee Festival has been incorporated into a non-profit association.  
   With  any surplus monies being being donated to charity & secondly retained for future events .
   
   At the Event:    There will be approximately 50 x Traditional singsing groups, 10 x
   Traditional Song Groups; dozens of other entertainment acts.  
   Scores of exhibitors from all fields of industry & walks of life.  Examples of the type of
   displays:  coffee roasting & sampling; coffee & agriculture extension & advisory services;
   computer /radio technology to remote areas;  school exhibits; gold & silver prospecting
   information & equipment;  farming techniques & new crops; fisheries & livestock;  fruit
   growing & seedlings;  conservation / ecology displays;  social groups; health & medical
   research;  eye checking on site;  horse riding;  fairyfloss for kids;  production of a
   newspaper; wine, jam & soap making;  information about university & business college courses;
   vocational school stalls;  Kainantu pottery;  other crafts;  cabinet making & joinery.......&
   much more !
   
                                   
                             Founder, Norman Carver mobbed by Festival goers

  
     More Information Contact:   Genevieve on phone (675) 7321703;  fax  675 7323302;  
email info@easternhighlands.com.pg

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