The Madang Urban Local Level Government (MULLG) Christmas Yard Competition has officially concluded, with winners from all ten wards receiving their prizes yesterday.

The competition, which ran throughout the Christmas festive season, aimed to encourage creativity and promote the true spirit of Christmas through decorative home yards within the MULLG area.

Best decorated yards from Ward One to Ward Ten were selected through a two-stage process. Ward councilors from each ward first identified outstanding yards, which were then assessed by appointed judges before final decisions were made.

The Christmas Yard Competition was organized by the Madang Provincial Events Committee in partnership with the Madang Urban Local Level Government.

Winners expressed surprise and excitement upon receiving their prizes.

Angelica Takaili, who won first prize for Best Decorated Yard in Ward Two, thanked the Madang Provincial Events Committee for initiating the competition, saying it motivated residents to decorate their homes during the festive season.

“This competition motivates all of us to decorate our yards and celebrate Christmas in its true spirit. I hope more people will take part this year,” she said.

Meanwhile, Julie D. Ariako, the first prize winner for Ward Six, said her family’s efforts were well deserved, noting that decorating their yard has been a long-standing Christmas tradition.

“This is not our first time decorating our yard. Every Christmas we decorate, and I believe we deserve this prize,” she said, while thanking the organizers for the initiative.

Ward Two Councilor and Deputy Town Mayor, Sammy Tindipu, while presenting prizes to winners in his ward, acknowledged the Madang Provincial Events Committee and the Madang Urban Local Level Government for organizing what he described as a successful and meaningful Christmas initiative for the people of Madang town.