Morobe Show Queen

COUNCILLOR – Ludwina Philemon

Morobe Show Queen and Morobe Show Pikinini

Sponsor: Snax – Lae Biscuits

Celebrate the beauty, diversity and pride of Papua New Guinea’s cultural heritage at the Morobe Show Queen and Show Pikinini events.

Long-standing highlights of the Morobe Show, these events bring young women and children together to proudly showcase the traditional dress of their birthplace, region and province. Each contestant shares a connection to their heritage, helping keep the knowledge, stories and traditions of parents and grandparents alive for future generations.

Celebrating Culture

Contestants are judged on their knowledge and presentation of traditional dress, as well as their grooming and personality. These events give young Papua New Guineans an opportunity to express pride in their identity and share their culture with the wider community.

Proudly Supported by Lae Biscuit Company

Lae Biscuit Company has sponsored the Show Queen and Show Pikinini events since 2006, supporting the celebration and preservation of Papua New Guinea’s traditional cultures.

This year, every entrant will receive a generous gift bag courtesy of Lae Biscuit Company, with substantial cash prizes for the winners.

When & Where

Join us on Saturday at the Lae Biscuit Show Queen Stage:

10:00 am: Show Pikinini judging
12:00 noon: Show Queen judging
2:15 pm: Show Queen winners announced in the Main Arena

The Show Queen winner and first and second runners-up will also appear in the Main Arena during Sunday’s Official Opening Ceremony.

Come along and support these young women and children as they proudly celebrate their heritage.

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Show Queen Competition Entry Form

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The aim of the contest is to promote pride in Papua New Guinea’s cultural heritage and to choose a young woman who represents the spirit of the Morobe Show to be the Show Queen.

Entrants are judged in various areas including personality, grooming and presentation of their traditional costume. Entry is open to young women from all provinces of Papua New Guinea.

Name:………………………………….. Age: …………………

Address: ……………………………….

Province represented by costume:

………………………………………………………….

Terms & Conditions

Entry Fee: K25.00
Entrants are required to dress in full traditional costume.
All Entrants are to assemble at the Show Secretary’s office at 9.00am the Saturday of the Show and are required to be available until 12.00 midday. Place getters will be required to attend the official opening at 11.00am on the Sunday of the Show.
Neither the Judges nor the Show Committee will enter into any discussions regarding the results of the contest. Entrants who arrive late for judging may not be eligible for Judging.
The Show Committee reserves the right to admit or disqualify any entrant arriving after the advertised time for Judging. The Judge’s decision will be final.
Entry is limited to 25 contestants.

Prizes:

Winner K500.00

1^st runner up K250.00 2nd runner up K250.00

Encouragement Award K100.00

I, ______________________ have read and understand the Terms and Conditions of entering the Morobe Show Queen Contest and agree to abide by these conditions.

Signed ____________________

N.B. If the entrant is below the age of 18 years of age this must be signed by a parent or guardian.

PREVIOUS RESULTS

	Show Queen	1st Runner Up	2nd Runner Up	Encouragement Award	Pikinini Award
2013	Adell Batah	Asawang Tomomi	Sharon Undaba	Shirley Soronson	Tilem Beningi
	Chimbu Prov	Madang Province	Oro Prov	Menyamya MP	Madang Prov
2014	Colina Tetang	Nelly Nagora	Joyce Samson	Ireen Dowaki
	Markham MP	Morobe Prov	Siassi MP	Bulolo MP
2015	Nandi Stevens	Benitha Bobola	Shelly Tabe		Philomena Seri
	Morobe Prov	Simbu Prov			Central Prov
2016	Colina Tetang	Susa Henry	Francesca Laura	Mai Dege	Awu Bokifa
	Morobe
2017	Caroline Karl	Maxine Renee Artango	Gretel Roiro	Billy Serah	Jamaimah Bokifa
	Sepik Prov	Chimbu Prov	Oro Prov	Morobe Prov	Finschhafen MP

Morobe Show Queen

COUNCILLOR – Ludwina Philemon