Archive for November, 2008

The Borneo Rainforest World Music Festival, now in its 12th year, is a unique festival that brings together on the same stage renowned world musicians from all continents and indigenous musicians from the interiors of the mythical island of Borneo.

2009 Rainforest World Music Festival takes place at the Sarawak Cultural Village
in Kuching, from Jul 10-12, 2009

Its formula of afternoon informative workshops, ethno-musical lectures, jamming sessions and mini concerts, followed by evening performances on the main stage has proven to be a hit with the audience, who come from near and far.

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Papua New Guinea is a young nation, but has endured a colourful and, at times, bloody history. The Kokoda Track is one of many walking tracks that existed long before Europeans came into this part of the world. During the course of World War II, the Japanese decided to use this trail as a means of launching a ground attack against the Australians in Port Moresby. On this trek, we set out to explore the complete route of the campaign starting from the village of Kokoda and eventually working our way west to Owers’ Corner (not far from the point where Australian troops first turned back the Japanese advance) perched high on the Sogeri Plateau. By the time we arrive at Ower’s Corner, we have completed a crossing of the central spine of Papua, having seen all the main battle sites and also gained an appreciation of the rugged beauty of the region, as exemplified by the Owen Stanley Ranges.

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