The Raun Raun Theatre is a movie theater in Goroka, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea.

Raun Raun Theatre
Raun Raun Theatre is located in Papua New Guinea
Raun Raun Theatre
Raun Raun Theatre
Location within Papua New Guinea
LocationGoroka, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Coordinates6°4′12.4″S 145°23′29.8″E / 6.070111°S 145.391611°E / -6.070111; 145.391611
OperatorJohn Doa (Director)
Typemovie theater
Construction
Broke ground1980
Built1981
Opened1982
Renovated2010s

History

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The theatre was originally constructed in 1980 and completed in 1981. It was then officially opened in 1982. However, since 2017 the theatre had not shown any movie due to the rotting condition of the building.[1] In July 2019, the Tourism Promotion Authority through the Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture made a statement to renovate the theatre.[2] In late 2010s, it underwent renovation and was reopened again on 16 October 2019 in a ceremony attended by acting Executive Director of National Cultural Commission Steven Kilanda and First Secretary of Department of Tourism, Arts and Culture Andrew Yamai.[3] On 8 October 2020, heavy rain and wind brought down two trees which damaged the fencing sections of the theatre.[4]

Architecture

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The theatre was constructed with traditional material and modern architecture. Its roof was constructed from savanna.[1]

Activities

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The theatre shows both traditional and contemporary movies as well as singing and dancing.[1] It is also the home for Raun Raun Theatre performing group which was formed in April 1975.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Kolo, Pearson (8 May 2019). "The Famous Raun Raun Theatre Building in Goroka Rots". Post-Courier. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Raun Raun Theatre in Goroka to be Renovated". Post-Courier. 8 July 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  3. ^ Liri, Isaac (17 October 2019). "Iconic Raun Raun Theatre Revived". Post-Courier. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  4. ^ Liri, Isaac (11 October 2020). "Raun Raun Theatre Fence in Goroka Damaged by Falling Trees". Post-Courier. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  5. ^ Kolo, Pearson (15 May 2019). "Iconic Raun Raun Theatre Falling Apart". Post-Courier. Retrieved 22 January 2021.