On September 16, 1975, the world watched our peaceful transition to Independence. On that first Independence Day, everyone was excited about our future. These men from Oro made the journey to Port Moresby and dressed to impress, showing that our diversity is our strength. | Papua New Guinea 50 - Celebrating Independence

🇵🇬Happy Independence Day Papua New Guinea! Papua New Guinea celebrated its first Independence Day on September 16, 1975, ending almost 70 years under Australian administration. Look back through the ABC archives at the ceremony, which featured then-Prince Charles addressing the crowd in Tok Pisin and the raising of PNG’s official flag at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium. We also hear from Papua New Guineans as they reflect on the past 47 years as a nation, the legacy of Sir Michael Somare, and look w