The small township of Mendi is the capital of the Southern Highlands Province and is wedged between impressive limestone peaks.
This cool alpine setting is the home of the Mendi Menjals a team made up of local boys from “TENTE” in the rugged mountains of Papua New Guinea.
Tente is a small street in Mendi town flanked by small colonial houses built in the early days of the “kiaps” before independence. However, like most places in the Southern Highlands they have a strong and intricate social system little affected by change.
It is one of the few places where the traditional way of life can be seen in everyday living. Ceremonial rituals are strongly observed. Men and women can still be seen wearing traditional dress, tending their gardens and building their bush material huts.
The sport of Rugby Union is a newly introduced code into the Province and one which is not appreciated as much as Rugby League, our country’s national sport.
However, the Menjals have found early success, winning the 2006 PNG National MRDC 7s Cup. The team went through the competition undefeated, defeating Saint Joeys Old Boys from Sydney, Australia in the Cup finals.
This cool alpine setting is the home of the Mendi Menjals a team made up of local boys from “TENTE” in the rugged mountains of Papua New Guinea.
Tente is a small street in Mendi town flanked by small colonial houses built in the early days of the “kiaps” before independence. However, like most places in the Southern Highlands they have a strong and intricate social system little affected by change.
It is one of the few places where the traditional way of life can be seen in everyday living. Ceremonial rituals are strongly observed. Men and women can still be seen wearing traditional dress, tending their gardens and building their bush material huts.
The sport of Rugby Union is a newly introduced code into the Province and one which is not appreciated as much as Rugby League, our country’s national sport.
However, the Menjals have found early success, winning the 2006 PNG National MRDC 7s Cup. The team went through the competition undefeated, defeating Saint Joeys Old Boys from Sydney, Australia in the Cup finals.
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