The first day of the long Easter weekend was what most people looked forward to, however for the Catholic faithfuls in Port Moresby, Friday March 29th marked a significant day as it was their annual Station of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross, Via Crucis, and Via Dolorosa (Latin for Way of Sorrows).
The event consisted of a series of 14 artistic illustrations (stations) capturing key moments during Jesus’ journey to His death on Good Friday where at each station, the masses recalled and meditated on a specific event from Christ’s last day.
The walk began from St. Charles Luanga in Gerehu and ended at the receiving parish, St. Joseph in East Boroko.
Station 1 – St. Charles L’wanga Parish
Station 2 – Rainbow
Station 3 – NRI
Station 4 – ADCOL
Station 5 –Boulevard
Station 6 – Vision City
Station 7 – Islander
Station 8 – Hohola Bus Stop
Station 9 – PNG Power
Station 10 – Foodland Bus Stop
Station 11 –POM GEN Bus Stop
Station 12 – Vadavada Roundabout
Station 13 – China Town (East Boroko)
Station 14 – St. Joseph Parish
Selected suburbs in the Nation’s Capital were packed with individuals who had woken up early to participate in the walk.