New Ireland Unique Farewell for Grand Chief

Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, was given a New Ireland Chieftan’s welcome, and farewell yesterday, in Kavieng.
In a true, never seen before, display of traditional New Ireland chieftan culture, the Grand Chief was bestowed three chief titles, in a program that featured his historical connection with the province.

[@granville24la9]

Thank you people of New Ireland for your great hospitality shown towards our fore father..

[@Sampy8888]

Thank you Sir Julius Chan and the people of New Ireland Province in farewelling our "Father of the Nation" Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare. Tru tumas, custom na pasin yupla holim long Bilas Peles ! 🇵🇬

[@jacquelinekruguna8889]

Thank you EmTV for the footage. What a way to acknowledge and farewell the Grand Chief. Thank you Sir J and New Ireland.

[@charlievirobo89]

Two Honourable man honouring each other for the last time for PNG & History to see. Beautiful!!!

[@GibsonAliHolemba]

Tupla Papa blo me stret, hard lo toktok eye wara pudaun lo lukim yutla wanatim. I am so privileged to have known you both and learn from you two of our Founding Fathers. PNG is blessed to have someone of your standing to have led this country that I call my home. Wish you farewell Grand Chief Sir Micheal Thomas Somare and may God bless and give you good health in your retirement.
Shalom,

[@florethasefod7936]

Nicely done. Sir. J.. Respect! Sir Michael.🙏

[@westleyhosea8757]

Thank you Sirs...

[@gerardjavigut3539]

As a Son of this wonderful Country PNG 🇵🇬 everytime when I hear/see the videos and the speech of the Late Grand Chief Sir Thomas Michael Somare and Compre to today's Leader's (MP's) and the Prime Ministers always makes me share tears by recalling his speech and approaches toward others is much much more than the other leaders this days and today is the pray of my heart to see someone who can wear the shoes of our beloved Father of this nation The Late Grand Chief.💔😢....I love ❤️my country 🇵🇬💯👍.

[@gerardjavigut3539]

Wan bell stap Sir J " Yu em next papa tu mipela PNG🇵🇬 respectful of Yu, May Our Almighty God Blessed you in His own way.Amen.💯❤️👍.

[@BenjaminKuso-op6ob]

Respect to you both

[@jozofyuse6255]

Thankyou greatest man of PNG Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare. We all the Papua New Guineans love and respect you. Even though you were gone you will forever be in the hearts of you children, Dear Father. God Bless You. Rest in peace.

[@steveyambundimi9477]

Thankyou Sir Julius Chan and Grand Chief Michael Somare for preparing PNG for me.

[@solostineyuahia1342]

Thank you Great Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare. 😭😭

[@jenniferkinandi4628]

Thank you New Ireland ❤

[@joelimerekula]

It is time for the Pacific, to have an inclusive voice, in tackling climate change anthropogenic issues.

[@paulakula5121]

much respect...

[@rosinajobo8371]

nice farewell

[@williambineke5267]

Rip Papa

[@annastarciacollins663]

😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔RIP

[@westleyhosea8757]

Thank you Sirs...