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Dates:    5, 6, 7 May 2005
Tickets:    Free of Charge for Children & bonefide Students only;  Adults:  K
Stall Fees for Exhibitors:    K300.00 indoor & K250.00 outdoor
Venue:     Raun Raun Theatre, Goroka  Papua New Guinea
Objectives & the Future:  To inspire & develop growth in the Economy, by focusing on the Coffee, Agriculture & Business in General.  To further raise the living standards of the rural population  by increasing their productivity as a working/performing individual.   This is attempted through interaction of the general public with the educational & informative exhibits at the festival.

Children & School Students are identified as the target group for the festival's efforts.  And an important aspect of the festival, is the presentation to children & school students -  the wide range of career choices & paths available.   The children & students are further able to interact with Professionals in the different fields, enabling them to identify possible career paths.   The Coffee Festival is a unique opportunity for all children & students 
 
Event History & Founder:   Norman Carver, the founder started the event in 2001.  The first event started with only a handful of exhibitors & participants - and has since grown rapidly.  The 2003 event boasted the participation of over 90 companies & individuals as exhibitors & sponsors.   

Profits:  The PNG Coffee Festival has been incorporated into a non-profit association.  With any surplus monies being used to improve future events.   See below links to 2003 financial report.  Ultimately if a major sponsor can be found - stall fees will be gradually reduced to a very small & nominal amount;  & gate fees to the public reduced to zero.  

At the Event:    There will be approximately 20 Traditional singsing groups & other entertainment.  
Scores of exhibitors from all fields of industry & walks of life.  Examples of the type of displays:  computer /radio technology to remote areas;  school exhibits; coffee roasting on site & sampling;  gold & silver prospecting information & equipment;  farming techniques & new crops; fisheries & livestock;  fruit growing & seedlings;  conservation / ecology displays;  social groups; health & medical research;  eye checking on site;  horse riding;  fairyfloss for kids;  production of a newspaper; wine & jam & soap making;  university & business college courses stalls; vocational schools stalls;  kainantu pottery;  other crafts;  cabinet making & joinery.......& much more !
   
         
 Founder, Norman Muignec Carver & other Festival images

2004 Report
2003 Report  2002 & 2001 
More Information Contact:   Molly or Norman, phone (675) 7321602;  fax  675 7323302;  email tours@pnggoldfinance.com.pg

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