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Archive - September 16th 2025, 50 years since Papua New Guinea gains independence from Australia. 

After being a British and German colony, and after four years of Japanese occupation during World War II, Papua New Guinea became independent from Australia in 1975. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2012

PAPUA NEW GUINEA. PORT MORESBY. Collective dancing to celebrate... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2012

PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Near Tari in the village of Irai people prepare... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2012

PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Near Tari in the village of Irai people prepare... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2012

PAPUA NEW GUINEA. PORT MORESBY. The day before Independance day.... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2012

PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Near Tari in the village of Irai people prepare... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2012

PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Near Tari in the village of Irai people prepare... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2012

PAPUA NEW GUINEA. PORT MORESBY. Different tribal groups dance... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 2012

PAPUA NEW GUINEA. PORT MORESBY. Different tribal groups dance... 
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