2011 Bilum Festival Program, Goroka 14 & 15 September

Raun Raun Theatre, Goroka

Wednesday 14th September
 11.00 am Bilum bag and Bilum Dress Competition - Judging Day

Thursday 15th September
9.00 am  Gates Open to general public
9.30 am  Opening Prayer - Mr Martin Aole, Faniufa Village
               Welkam Song by Mt. Sion Centre for the Blind
               Bilum Song by Mt. Sion Centre for the Blind
              Opening Remarks - Ms Florence Kamel
              Opening Speech - Hon. Thompson Haroqhaveh
              Fashion Parade by Goroka Secondary School

Demonstration :
             Twine making and twisting - traditional fibre
             Traditional dyes

Activities :
             Bilum Drama - Expressive Arts Department, University of Goroka
             Blind bilum weaver - Mt. Sion Centre
             Bilum bag - display & design
             Debate : Should bilum dress be the National Dress - Goroka Secondary School
             Dance :  Goroka Secondary Boys
            Fashion Parade by Goroka Secondary School

           Closing Remarks : Mr John Doa  Goroka District Events Council