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Chinese Embassy provides SBD 70,000 to Solomon Islands for Roviana Lagoon Festival
| Funder | Chinese Embassy |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Western Provincial Government, Solomon Islands |
| Country | Solomon Islands |
| Start Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| End Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Duration | 1,183 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 106782 |
Grant Description
On April 25, 2023, Chinese Ambassador Li Ming handed over a donation of SBD 70,000 to the Western Provincial Government (WPG) in support of the Roviana Lagoon Festival in Gizo, Western Province. The funding was received by WPG Minister of Tourism Ron Ghemu and the ceremony was witnessed by WPG Premier Billy Veo.
First held in 2009, the Roviana Lagoon Festival promotes awareness of Roviana cultural heritage, with a particular focus on the Tomoko (traditional war canoe), as well as associated feasts, chants, and dances.
The Chinese Embassy described the donation as part of its broader efforts to support cultural preservation and strengthen provincial-level cooperation.
Sources & References
- Ambassador Li Ming Handed over Funding Support to Roviana Lagoon Festival
- On April 25th
- H.E. Ambassador Li Ming attended the handover ceremony of sponsoring the Roviana Lagoon Festival in Gizo
- PRC INTERVENES
- China donates $70k for Lagoon Festival Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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Western Provincial Government, Solomon Islands
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