PNG Public Holidays 2020
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Lae Annual Social Calendar
January
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Australia Day - 26th
Every year Australia Day is celebrated at the Huon Club. With finger food and drinks it's a great get together for the Australians in Lae. |
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March
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SCRUM Luncheon
1st of two fundraising lunches in Lae International Hotel Conference Centre hosted by SCRUM every year. A great opportunity to host clients, each lunch features a guest speaker (usually an international sport star), and an internationally recognised comedian. The day includes an auction of fantastic sporting memorabilia. For more information contact Robyn: scrumpng@globalnet.pg |
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April
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Morobe Open Golf Tournament
Annual golf tournament held a week before the PNG Open in Port Moresby. The Morobe Open attracts top players from PNG and overseas. |
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National Game Fishing Titles
Held annually throughout PNG and every four years in Lae, the GFA PNG National Game Fishing Titles will be held in Lae during Easter 2018. For more information email: tournamentdirector@lgfcpng.com |
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May
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Melanesian Arts Show
Major fund-raising event held every year by the Lionesses Club of Lae. Artists from all over PNG showcase their works including bilums, carvings, Trobriand works and modern pottery. All funds raised go towards programs hosted by Lionesses Club of Lae. For more information email: lionesscluboflae@gmail.com |
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TISOL Market Day
Craft market hosted by The International School of Lae with crafts, clothes, baking and artifacts. |
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June
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Black Tie Rotary Ball
The club hosts an annual fund-raising Black Tie Ball. The night is a lot of fun and monies raised are used to fund various service projects the Rotary Club of Lae is presently engaged with throughout Lae and Morobe Province. Entertainment, meals, beer, wine and soft drinks are included in ticket price. For more information email: enquiry@rotarylae.org |
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July
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Trukai Fun Run
PNG Olympic Committee’s largest annual fundraising event sponsored by Trukai Industries Ltd. The Trukai Fun Run exists to raise funds for the nations Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, South Pacific Games and the SP Mini Games. It also promotes awareness such as HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria to name a few via messaging on 80,000-95,000 Fun Run shirts. Bringing communities together to join in a fun event which supports and raises awareness of prevalent social issues. |
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September
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Lae Squash Open
Annual weekend squash tournament that attracts players from throughout PNG and Australia. Register now by emailing LSRA: lae.squash@gmail.com |
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Independence Day - Sun 16th
A national holiday to celebrate Papua New Guinea becoming an independent state after 70 years under Australian rule. You will see many people in traditional dress celebrating throughout the streets of Lae. |
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Annual Charity Golf Day
The Rotary Club of Lae holds it’s Annual Charity Social Golf Day on Independence Day every year. Funds raised on the day go towards selected community projects which encompass a range of beneficial initiatives in the health, education and social welfare spheres. Companies from all over Papua New Guinea are invited to participate in the event by sponsoring a corporate team. For more information email: enquiry@rotarylae.org |
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October
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Morobe Show
Morobe Province Agricultural Society conducts the Morobe Show in Lae. The Show is a major tourist attraction and showcases the agriculture, industry, commerce and culture of the Morobe province of Papua New Guinea. It takes place on the weekend closest to the full moon in October each year. Tickets go on sale prior to the event, which is held at the Morobe Show Grounds. The Show Organising Committee welcomes new members. For more information email: info@morobeshow.org.pg. |
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SCRUM Luncheon
The 2nd of two fundraising lunches in Lae International Hotel Conference Centre hosted by SCRUM every year. A great opportunity to host clients, each lunch features a guest speaker (usually an international sport star), and an internationally recognised comedian. The day includes an auction of fantastic sporting memorabilia. For more information contact Robyn: scrumpng@globalnet.pg |
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Morobe Show Markham Ball
Every second year, the Committee organises a Show Ball the weekend before the Morobe Show. The Show Ball Committee welcomes new members. For more information email: info@morobeshow.org.pg. |
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Pink Ribbon Lunch
In support of breast cancer awareness month in October, the Lioness Club of Lae hosts a lunch every year with tables and individual tickets available in advance. For more information email: lionesscluboflae@gmail.com |
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Oktoberfest
Lae Yacht Club hosts an annual event to celebrate Oktoberfest with traditional German food, drinks and entertainment. For more information email manager@laeyacht.org.pg or functions@laeyacht.org.pg |
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Halloween Party
Crossroads Transit Hotel holds an annual Halloween Party. Tickets are K85 per person, which includes buffet and entertainment. For more information email crossroadsreservations@gmail.com |
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November
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Melbourne Cup at Lae Yacht Club
An all day event to celebrate Melbourne Cup with sweepstakes, food and drinks. For more information email manager@laeyacht.org.pg or functions@laeyacht.org.pg |
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Oaks Day at the Huon Club An all day event for the ladies to celebrate Oaks Day with sweepstakes, food and drinks. |
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Bulolo Golf Club Ambrose
Annual golf tournament held in Bulolo, four person Ambrose K500 per team. Bulolo is a two hour drive from Lae at the foot of the Watut and Kuper Mountain Ranges. For information on accomodation contact Kevin Fauth via eamil: kfauth@pngfp.com |
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December
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TISOL Christmas Market Day
Craft market hosted by The International School of Lae with crafts, clothes, baking and artifacts. |
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Early Chicks Christmas Party
From 6pm at Lae International Hotel's Aero Bar, the ladies of Lae will get together to celebrate the year with a few cocktails. All welcome. To receive updates on monthly Early Chicks please email earlychicks@gmail.com |
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