BY MORRIS NAFU

In a significant move to safeguard the cultural heritage of the Solomon Islands, the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the office of the Pro Vice Chancellor last week.

In a SINU press statement, the agreement, focused on the Kukum Campus, establishes a collaborative partnership aimed at providing traditional musical entertainment during official SINU events.

SINU’s Pro Vice Chancellor Corporate (PVCC) Dr. William Parairato signed the agreement alongside Mr. John K. Ta’amora, Wauraha Panpipers Group Leader.

During the signing ceremony, Mr. Ta’amora hailed the occasion as a “historic step” for his group, emphasizing that this marks their first formal agreement.

“We are thrilled to be part of this partnership and are eager to implement it effectively.

“Securing an agreement with a national institution like SINU is a monumental achievement for us. We encourage other cultural groups to take similar initiatives to promote and preserve our traditions,” he said.

Further noted in the statement, as part of the MOU, the Wauraha Panpipers will offer live traditional panpipe performances at various SINU events upon request, including graduation ceremonies, welcome receptions, cultural events, conferences, and other official functions.

This partnership underscores SINU’s dedication to cultural preservation while enhancing the university’s community activities through the rich sounds of traditional Solomon Islands music.

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