Pacific Adventist University (PAU) hosted a dinner for Ministers of Education from 20 Pacific nations—including Australia and New Zealand—on March 19 as part of a regional education gathering.
Held on the PAU campus near Port Moresby, the event welcomed around 300 delegates and featured cultural performances representing the region’s diversity. Faculty, staff and students collaborated to organise the evening, with contributions from PAU’s international staff and student body.
The dinner showcased traditional attire, music and food.
PAU deputy vice-chancellor academic and provost Professor Lalen Simeon thanked all those involved. “The Education Ministers and their delegations were very impressed with everything that happened tonight,” she said. She acknowledged the kitchen staff, campus team, students, faculty and assistant registrar Ridley Joseph, who served as master of ceremonies.
Deputy vice-chancellor administration Mere Vaihola also thanked the PAU community for their effort and professionalism, noting that the attention to detail and warm hospitality left a lasting impression on guests.
The event was one of several activities hosted at PAU during the week of regional education meetings.
