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Kin and Kai, a vibrant new five-part mini docuseries, invites audiences on a rich and flavourful journey through Papua New Guinea, guided by PNG’s own Chef Julz and Australia’s Aaron Fa’Aoso, a proud Torres Strait Islander actor and producer.

Produced to mark 50 years of Papua New Guinea’s independence, this series is part of the Australian High Commission’s Yumi Stap Wantaim (we stand together) campaign, is now available to watch on yumistapwantaim.com. Each week, an episode will be featured on the Australian High Commission’s Facebook page.

Kin and Kai is more than a culinary adventure—it’s a celebration of legacy, memory, and the spirit of togetherness. Through shared meals, ancestral recipes, and intimate conversations, the series uncovers the flavours and stories that have shaped generations.

Each episode explores the deep cultural roots of PNG’s cuisine, while highlighting the bonds of kinship that transcend borders. Chef Julz cooks up authentic kaikai, showcasing his family’s story, memories and recipes with Aaron Fa’Aoso. Fa’Aoso, brings his own heritage and curiosity to the table, forging connections and discovering the shared histories between the two nations.

Join Chef Julz and Aaron Fa’Aoso as they cook, connect, and celebrate the spirit of independence through the universal language of food.

Quotes attributable to Chef Julz:

“Food is the thread that connects culture, memory and legacy, it’s how we honour our past and nourish our future.

“Kin and Kai is a celebration of identity. It’s about bringing our cultures together.”

Quotes attributable to Aaron Fa’Aoso:

“The connections between the Torres Strait and PNG stretch back over 65,000 years.

“These historical, familial and cultural connections have woven a fabric that still binds us together today.

“Kin and Kai is a chance to listen, to learn, and to walk together through our shared past, as we walk together side by side into the next 50 years.”