Independence Day in Popondetta

A celebration for Papua New Guinea’s Independence Day (since 1975) is held in Popondetta. The local man, seen here is wearing colourful, tribal dress to mark the occasion.

Unique identifier: GP019DN

Type: Image

Shoot date: 20/09/2007

Locations: Melanesia, Oro Province, Pacific Islands, Papua New Guinea, Popondetta

Credit line: © Greenpeace / Peter Solness

Size: 2100px × 1395px 294KB

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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