tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28244882.post8297188194976887276..comments2024-03-05T17:54:53.307+10:00Comments on Malum Nalu: Waria warrior of Morobe province, Papua New GuineaMalum Naluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17513608976714683688noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28244882.post-83634000682321781732018-08-23T16:14:22.542+10:002018-08-23T16:14:22.542+10:00It is nice to read stories like this as I come fro...It is nice to read stories like this as I come from that area.<br /><br />thank you.<br /><br />Aipo<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28244882.post-42553962939150757732017-10-25T11:54:04.207+10:002017-10-25T11:54:04.207+10:00such a beautiful and very inspirational story of t...such a beautiful and very inspirational story of this historic war hero. I take my hats off for Sgt.Major Birito! thank you for your service to PNG.<br /><br />Fan<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239781054917044475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28244882.post-14523253202792055932017-06-08T16:45:25.341+10:002017-06-08T16:45:25.341+10:00I am quite mesmerized by this great article which ...I am quite mesmerized by this great article which " Birito Sega" happens to be my great grand father.He is not just a hero of Sopa village, but a pride to the people of Waria, Morobe and PNG as well.<br /><br />In addition to Mr Apuqahes statement, " the people of Waria deserve a break away from Bulolo , a new electorate with a new parliamentary representative will be the catalyst to developments which the government has failed to deliver" .Today the only transportation is seventh level aviation (expensive) and alluvial gold mining as economical income for the locals. "<br /><br />If we are to see change in Garaina, we need to push for the break up of a new Electorate as soon as possible. Other wise, everything said by Mr Apuqahe will be just pictures with memories.<br /><br />Once again thank you Malum Nalu for shedding some light on my peoples History, keep up thy good work .<br /><br /><br /># SOPA KHATA (08/06/17)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498636656238484633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28244882.post-74223357877296492732017-06-08T16:19:38.863+10:002017-06-08T16:19:38.863+10:00It is of great pleasure to read this article and k...It is of great pleasure to read this article and know of what my great grand father has done for the People of Sopa, Waria, Morobe and Papua New Guinea. Today we live to erudite the tails and legacy Mr Birito Sega has left, a true hero.<br /><br />I am quite mesmerize by Mr Apuahes statement of how Garaina use to be in the past.Today my father happens to be the only one trying his best to bring back the lost picture which he persistently recalls through his stories. In addition to Mr Apuahes statement, i believe Garaina deserve to be an electorate of its own with a parliamentary representative.<br /><br />Thank you again Mr Nalu for your time in adding some light to Garaina and its history.<br /><br />ta. Sopa Khata Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498636656238484633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28244882.post-43385891446349215452013-07-14T17:31:16.048+10:002013-07-14T17:31:16.048+10:00Awsome story MN!
Em ples blo mi stret na the &quo...Awsome story MN!<br /><br />Em ples blo mi stret na the "Waria Warrior" em bubu man blo me stret.<br /><br />Your article brought memories of sitting on my dads lap as a child and listening to all his stories of the 'good times' when he was a child growing up in a remote village that was Western orientated with expatriates as their teachers, shop owners, nurses, etc.<br /><br />These stories are now only memories that linger in the hearts of the Waria pikinis like my father & Mr. Apuqahe who were privileged to have seen Garaina Station when the station was truly vibrant with colors. But today, sadly these beautiful memories seem like just a dream as the station quietly and quickly deteriorates that one must struggle in his memories to reclaim a glance of the 'good times' in Garaina. <br /><br />I hope one day I can bring my daughter to a home that truly reflects her grandfathers pride and joy...Waria Valley, Land of Green Gold!<br /><br />Birori Atapa<br />Okari Hausline, Sopa Village, Garaina Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03887750313948554879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28244882.post-60402522669785081452011-12-23T20:48:23.550+10:002011-12-23T20:48:23.550+10:00Great story MN,
I'm from Waria and I'm re...Great story MN,<br /><br />I'm from Waria and I'm really inspired. Sore peles is stap long we. I'm from the mouth of the river.The Intelligence Magazinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890019016072651241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28244882.post-27782165945898881772011-03-10T21:16:59.538+10:002011-03-10T21:16:59.538+10:00Hi Nalu
I was wondering if any of the readers or c...Hi Nalu<br />I was wondering if any of the readers or contributors to to the blog could provide me with an insight to any development taking place in Garaina. Its been awhile since the last tme I have been back to PNG.It will be really great to see the tea plantation re-open again. thank you Mr Nalu <br />Bofenuc GorothyBake Clannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28244882.post-21239730743224799092011-02-03T07:40:36.964+10:002011-02-03T07:40:36.964+10:00Dear Mr Nalu
I am a Waria Man, and feel truely so...Dear Mr Nalu<br /><br />I am a Waria Man, and feel truely sorry for my home town. I was a little five year old when I last left Garaina station. I vividly remember a little bustling township full of activity. I have years later walked into a little twonship outside country victoria Australia, And remember my home town's splendedness. Some day God willing we will rebuilt Garaina, the fertile Waria Valley. Love you bro God Bless Mr Nalu<br /><br />Jerry Damoi<br />Arabuka Village, Bubu Waria Valley<br />Now Studying at RMIT University AustraliaJerry Balboa Damoihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313980628871881565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28244882.post-73204287992197815952010-06-01T08:55:24.748+10:002010-06-01T08:55:24.748+10:00Hi Nalu
it was very indept reading on our war hero...Hi Nalu<br />it was very indept reading on our war hero Sgt.Major Birito.thank you.I am really sad to read about the Garaina tea plantation which is no longer in operation. I hope Garaina can open again to benefit the Waria valley<br />( mi blong Kasu village,now living in Aust) Siro ma qaipo pasira (nee Poma)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28244882.post-33939482460976370062010-05-18T19:11:20.676+10:002010-05-18T19:11:20.676+10:00Hi Nalu,
I am from Sopa village in Garaina. I am ...Hi Nalu,<br /><br />I am from Sopa village in Garaina. I am a third year student at the University of Technology studying Computer Science. I was thrilled to read your article and the comments posted by Mr. Apuqahe.<br />The old warrior happens to be my great grand father also, and I am thankful that you have shown Papua New Guinea and the world the true characters of the Waria warriors during the great war.<br />I have heard stories about the warriors from my elders in the village but your article on Sgt. Major Birito is quite indepth and facinating. Thankyou.<br />It is quite evident from all the run down government facilities in Garaina that government services are not reaching the mass in Waria and ofcourse other rural districts of Morobe. Garaina station as commented by Mr Apuqahe was a vibrant government station in the 60's and the 70's. The current run down tea estate is the origin of all tea estates in the highlands of PNG. Tea seedlings were air lifted on the Ansett airways and TAA from Garaina direct to the highlands for planting thus, establishment of the "Kurumul tea" and the "No. 1 tea". I would like to see the tea plantation revived.<br />And to you Mr Apuqahe, you and I have some say on the ownership of the waterfall. What do you think?<br /><br />Mai, siro ma qaipo (Good bey!).<br /><br />:)Yasom Mambere (18/05/2010)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06385499979174233390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28244882.post-64357883323505654152010-02-23T12:40:52.076+10:002010-02-23T12:40:52.076+10:00Malum & Pat,
Garaina used to be a sub Distric...Malum & Pat,<br /><br />Garaina used to be a sub District HQ. It was a vibrant township with movies every Friday evenings and discos every Saturday evenings and a very well established and managed market under the auspices of Waria Council for local villagers to trade. 4 large stores served the township; one owned by a local, Gemu Apuqahe, one owned by Lutheran Church, a Chinese (who else??) and a consortium from Bulolo. Daily Scheduled flights from Talair serviced the valley. Today, it lost its stature due to Organic Law on Provincial Government & LLG (OLPGLLG)which made Districts equivalent to Electorates. Government services such as Post Office, Medical, weekly Government Charter Flights from Lae, timely Public Service Salaries & Wages, etc; etc; are no longer coming to Garaina but to Bulolo which is the District HQ. Consequently, services have deteriorated over the years since OLPGLLG came into existence. This is happening everywhere, not only Garaina and Waria Valley. Government services are not reaching people nationwide because of this animal OLPGLLG.<br /><br />Sapanga ApuqaheUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053924213161516726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28244882.post-72856637230890910932010-02-23T12:18:36.284+10:002010-02-23T12:18:36.284+10:00Malum na Pat, lapun ya em bubu blong mi ya.
Sapos ...Malum na Pat, lapun ya em bubu blong mi ya.<br />Sapos yutupele bin lukluk igo olsem long Oro side blong Waria Valley long Garaina Station, em yutupela bai lukim wanpela water fall. Em mi blong peles aninit long dispela water fall.<br />Mi save sprint igo kam olgeta dei long skul long Garaina Primary "T" School.<br /><br />Sapanga ApuqaheUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053924213161516726noreply@blogger.com