At Canberra at the end of the programme all four groups came on stage to sing ‘Po Atarau’ together. It was sad to realise that parting was drawing near—we had such a good time getting to know each other—and this marked the end of the wonderful experience, as the Solomon Islanders left at the end of the performance to return home via Sydney and Brisbane. There were many songs and tears as the bus left Kurrajong Hotel