1. Melanesian Culture And History Examines Melanesian culture and history.Category Kids and Teens School Time World Cultures Oceania...... Similar to Australian Aboriginal stories of the dreamtime, and Maori legendsof the past, nivanuatu culture is also abundant in mythic legends. http://www.vanuatutourism.com/culture.htm

Melanesian Traditional Culture Vanuatu European History Geography Language ... Feles Cave With a population of 186,678 (from the Statistics Bureau 1999), Vanuatu boasts 113 distinct languages and innumerable dialects. This makes it one of the most culturally diverse countries on earth. This amazing diversity is a result of 3,000 years of sporadic immigration from many Pacific countries. Although most settlers arrive from Melanesia, the larger built, lighter skinned Polynesians also settled in the islands. As with all nations and peoples, over millennia these different groups came into both peaceful and violent contact, sometimes intermarrying and sometimes having losing their cultural identity to a more dominant group. Each successive wave of immigrants carried with them all the tools needed to live. Food crops, tree seedlings and their most important animal - the pig. This animal is probably the most significant aspect of life in Vanuatu, for it symbolises not simply a source of protein, it is the cornerstone of their ritual life, a token of wealth and power upon which entire societies are founded. Over the millennia, natural boundaries; large open stretches of water, dense jungle and mountainous terrain, isolated many groups, even from the same ethnic origins, from each other.

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home search help worldguide ... Related Weblinks Vanuatu Culture The ni-Vanuatu pride themselves on their musical instruments, of which the tamtam - also called the slit-drum or slit-gong - is a fine example. Traditionally used in ceremonies, it is an intricately carved log with a slice hollowed out from the centre from which the sound reverberates. Panpipes are also common in music, as are conch shells, which double as bush telephones. On Santo they play a three-holed flute, while on Ambrym a long, carved musical pipe is played. Ambrym is also home to the most elaborate sand drawings in Vanuatu, which villagers employ to illustrate legends, songs, ceremonies or to leave messages. Stone, wood and even treefern carving has developed into an intricate art form owing to the abundance of available materials, and in the north the sculptors sometimes use coral to carve small statues. Magic stones carved from pumice are part of Vanuatu's hidden life and are generally not on display. Tattooing was once a high art form but is becoming rarer, although body and rock painting are still widely practiced. Vanuatu's fractured terrain has produced a kaleidoscope of cultures and more than 100 indigenous languages. Isolated from each other by sea or impassable mountains, disparate groups of islanders had hundreds or thousands of years to jealously guard their own cultures and languages or to throw them in the mix with their neighbours. The indigenous population is an assemblage of Melanesian - the black people of the Western Pacific with links to Papuans and Australian Aborigines - Polynesian, the lighter skinned people of the eastern Pacific, and varying degrees in between. While Bislama is a linguistically unifying factor, English, and more commonly, French are also spoken.

3. Vanuatu Culture And Historyculture History Language People vanuatu culture and History Guide picks. A Vanuatu. vanuatu culture FromLonely Planet, an overview of the people and culture of Vanuatu. http://gohawaii.about.com/cs/vanuatuculture/

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Saturday, April 12, 2003 Quick Links Home Islands Accommodation Vacation Interests Travel Information Vanuatu Maps Air Travel Home Islands Accommodation Vacation Interests ... History Vanuatu A background of Vanuatu, its people and its culture. ABOUT VANUATU - POPULATION The population of Vanuatu is about 190,000; with 94% (the Ni-Vanuatu) being indigenous Melanesian. The remaining 6% comprises Europeans, Vietnamese, Chinese and other Pacific Islanders. As a result of Vanuatu's dual Colonial past, English and French are the official languages, along with bislama , a pidgin language, based on English, that is understood by almost everyone. There are also over 115 different dialects spoken within the islands. Only 61% of children reach class five level at primary school and only 20% go on to high school. This is due to the high cost of education in this country and also to the fact that children in remote, rural areas do not have easy access to schools. RELIGION Like many Pacific Island nations, Vanuatu's missionary past has resulted in a mostly Christian population. The main denominations are Anglican, Catholic and Presbyterian. There is, however, a small percentage (around 8%) who still follow indigenous beliefs, based on animist principles. MaxiaPacific.com

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6. Island Safaris Of Vanuatu Vanuatu travel information centre and links to Vanuatu related websites Information on vanuatu culture and Custom. Museum, Library and Vanuatu Cultural and Historical Site Survey (VCHSS) http://www.vanua.com/homepage.htm

Vanuatu's Home Page The Hub Links Contact us Sea kayaking Experience the land of fire and magic Vanuatu offers visitors a number of extraordinary natural sites, including active volcanoes, secluded islands, turquoise lagoons, stunning bays, coral reefs, beautiful flora and fauna, lush tropical forests, and a unique traditional culture, to which Island Safaris gives you access. Many places offer travellers "eco-tourism", but if it is to be experienced anywhere in the world, it is here in our islands of Vanuatu. Custom and Culture of Vanuatu Vanuatu people on each of the islands have firmly held their customs and culture through Christianity and a period of colonisation. Today, Vanuatu is among only a handful of places in the world where visitors can discover and experience traditions that have remained essentially unchanged for centuries. Village life The scenery How to visit the authentic Vanuatu Flights to Vanuatu are available from Australia (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne), New Caledonia (Noumea), New Zealand (Auckland), Fiji (Nadi). There is a minimum of 2 international flights every day for a flexible holiday. The Hub offers you a choice of travel agents and organizations able to provide you with all necessary information on Vanuatu.

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9. Vanuatu Culture Traditional life in Vanuatu was characterised by a constant and ongoingcycle of ritual events. Every stage of an individual's life http://www.islandsvanuatu.com/pages_uk/culture.html

Traditional life in Vanuatu was characterised by a constant and ongoing cycle of ritual events. Every stage of an individual's life was celebrated, and the occasions of birth, initiation, the achievement of positions of status, marriage and death are still major events in a community's social life today. Festivities to celebrate the annual yam harvest (around July and August) have always been significant. Creative and artistic expression was most concentrated as part of the ritual cycle, and the items made to be used in these ceremonies remain some of the most visually impressive pieces of Vanuatu's artistic heritage.Songs, dances and other forms of expressive performance were also integral to the cycle of life and its accompanying ritual observances. Pigs are a measure of wealth throughout most of the islands and are a part of many ceremonies. The most prized pig is the male with curled tusks. The upper canines are removed allowing the tusk to grow into a curl, a process taking up to 14 years. Pigs are used to pay for grade taking rights, penalty payment for breaking tabu, for trade and as gifts for marriage, death, circumcisions, initiations, etc. Ultimately the pigs are ritually killed by high ranking men and the curled tusk is worn by these men as a status symbol. Ni-Vanuatu people can trace their lineage back for countless generations and indeed, chiefs can be considered as noblemen. Meeting traditional chiefs is a special opportunity to experience a unique form of wisdom, honour and kindness. Listening to the stories shared around a shell of kava during a quiet evening under the palm fronds will fill you with an indescribable peacefulness.

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Culture of Vanuatu Welcome to WorldRover's listing of country history and culture for Vanuatu. Check out the links below to find more information on the people and history of a country. On the right you can also find flag clip art and maps available for free download. Embassy information is also available for a number of countries around the world, however, please confirm all information. We hope to add additional links regarding the culture of Vanuatu as they become available. If you have a site or know of a site that should be added, please let us know. Thanks for visiting WorldRover's history, people, and culture site. Vanuatu Culture and History Books Wcities.com - Guide to tourist information, shopping, sports, dining, and events in selected major cities in the US, Europe, and worldwide, tailored towards delivery on WAP devices such as cellphones. Ancient European History Overview - Database of revision, course and lecture notes from UK universities relating to Rome and early medieval Europe. Life in Africa Foundation - Fosters an increased international understanding of Africa and African people, and to make a lasting impact - through supporting microfinance in Africa - on the lives of ordinary African people.

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Vanuatu Vanuatu Culture The people of Vanuatu, a name which means 'Land Eternal', are predominantly Melanesian. The Ni Vanuatu have populated these islands for centuries with more than 115 distinctly different cultures and languages still thriving here, Vanuatu is recognised as one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. There are small communities of French, British, Australian, New Zealand, Vietnamese, Chinese and other Pacific Island people living in harmony with the Ni Vanuatu. Until 1980 Vanuatu, then known as the New Hebrides, was jointly administered by France and Great Britain as a 'Condominium'. Bislama (Pidgin English) is the national language of Vanuatu, but English and French are also widely spoken. Religion is Christian. Churches are found throughout the islands. It is possible for a limited number of visitors to witness this incredible event. A prolonged stay captures the build-up of emotion before the jump. To Country Main Page To TDS Home Page Travel Document Systems Washington DC Office 925 Fifteenth Street N.W.

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Culture in Vanuatu About Our Island: Its History, People, and Economy : About Our Island: Its History, People, and Economy An annotated bibliography of Vanuatu languages : An annotated bibliography of Vanuatu languages, by John Lynch Himford Farea Museum : Himford Farea Museum - dedicated to researching and preserving the ancestral customs of Vanuatu. Jon Frum Home Page : Jon Frum Home Page - The Jon Frum Movement is an active cargo cult located on the island of Tanna, Vanuatu pacislands.com : Politically, linguistically and culturally this is one of the most interesting places on earth. Rambaramps of South Malekula : Rambaramps of South Malekula - Wild and mountainous Malekula is the second largest island in the long chain that comprises the Republic of Vanuatu. Malekula does not appear in travel brochures as a tourist destination; rather, it has a dark and forboding demeanor and its history encompasses blackbirding, cannibalism, and internecine warfare University of South Pacific : University of South Pacific - School of Law Vanuatu Cultural Center's home page.

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to learn more about the enchanting islands of Vanuatu, Oceania's tropical paradise. to see the Vanuatu Events Calendar for the Five Day Weather Forecast on Efate Island, Vanuatu Regional Information Vanuatu is known for its romantic tropical landscape, the world's most accessible volcanoes, crystal clear waterfalls and turquoise blue oceans with unparalleled scuba diving opportunities. The local people of Melanesian descent, have a magical charm and friendliness unique to Vanuatu. The capital, Port Vila, boasts one of the most beautiful natural harbors in the world. The town offers many fine restaurants, duty free shopping, and a colorful local market. No visas are required for stays of less than 30 days for residents of Australia, New Zealand, the EEC, Japan, Canada, and the United States. Ni-Vanuatu men take pride in their cultural traditions Vanuatu Culture Isolated from each other by sea or impassable mountains, along with Vanuatu’s fractured terrain, a kaleidoscope of cultures and more than 100 indigenous languages has been produced. Disparate groups of islanders had hundreds or thousands of years to jealously guard their own cultures and languages or to throw then in the mix with their neighbors. The indigenous population is an assemblage of Melanesian – a black people of the Western Pacific with links to Papuans and Australian Aborigines – Polynesian, the lighter skinned people of the eastern Pacific, and varying degrees in between. While Bislama is a linguistically unifying factor, English, and more commonly, French are also spoken.

14. Vanuatu Travel And Accommodation Tourism Database Ekasup Village Tour Discover traditional ni-vanuatu culture with a visit to aEkasup Cultural Village and experience first-hand learning the ancient way to http://www.tourismvanuatu.com/tours/

vanuatu accommodation visitors info our other sites ... reef and islands queensland islands great barrier reef port douglas whitsundays city country and coast melbourne brisbane sydney hunter valley ... gold coast south west pacific new zealand cook islands vanuatu fiji on the move australian trains campervans car rentals cruises general info info for travel agents travel insurance special deals home ... contact us Tours and activities may only be booked in conjunction with accommodation. tours and cruises scuba diving weddings car rental tours and cruises 'Horizon' Round the Island Tour - A full day tour that includes lunch and refreshments. Tours run every day and Cost is $70 per adult and $35 for children Ekasup Village Tour - Discover traditional ni-Vanuatu culture with a visit to a Ekasup Cultural Village and experience first-hand learning the ancient way to prepare native herbs for medicines, food roasting, traditional weaving techniques and many other discoveries. Experience the custom, tradition and cultural values of ancient Melanesia. A half day tour that explores traditional Ni Vanuatu culture including Melanesian refreshments. Cost $55 per adult $28 per child Neptune Glass Bottom Boat - Includes swimming, snorkelling gear, fish feeding and refreshments.

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Keynote Speakers: Adrienne L Kaeppler Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC Adrienne is Curator of Oceanic Ethnology at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington. Her research focuses on material culture and the visual and performing arts in their cultural contexts, including traditional social and political structures and modern cultural identity. Darcy Nicholas Director of the Pataka Museum, Wellingto n From 1968-2003 Nicholas has exhibited in several one man and major exhibitions of Contemporary Maori Art throughout New Zealand and several other countries. He was awarded a Fulbright Cultural Award in 1984 to study and observe Native and African American Contemporary Art movements. He is actively involved in tribal development, and has travelled widely to many countries. He sees himself as an Indigenous international artist, and has spent time with both contemporary and traditional cultures throughout the world. He has held senior executive positions in Maori development, the Arts, and Local Government. He is currently General Manager of Cultural Services for Porirua City and project directed the innovative Pataka Museum of Arts and Cultures, which promotes contemporary Maori, Pacific Island, and New Zealand arts. The complex includes a Heritage Museum, Contemporary Arts, Education Centre, performing arts, and the public library. It is situated in Porirua City, which has a population of 50,000 in which close on 50% of the population are Maori or Pacific Island.

16. Vanuatu (01/03) of Chiefs, called the Malvatu Mauri and elected by district councils of chiefs, advisesthe government on all matters concerning nivanuatu culture and language http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2815.htm

[Print Friendly Version] Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs January 2003 Background Note: Vanuatu PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Vanuatu Geography Area: Land 12,200 sq. km. (4,707 sq. mi.), includes more than 80 Islands. Comparative areaabout the size of Connecticut. Cities: Capital Port Vila (on the island of Efate), pop. 30,000. Other towns Luganville (on the island of Espiritu Santo, also known as Santo). Terrain: Mostly mountains of volcanic origin, narrow coastal plains. Climate: Tropical. People Nationality: Noun and adjective ni-Vanuatu. Population (2002 est.): 196,000. Annual growth rate (2002 est.): 1.66%. Ethnic groups: 94% ni-Vanuatu; 4% European; 2% other Pacific Islanders, Asian. Religion: Predominantly Christian. Languages: Bislama (Pidgin), English, French, more than 100 tribal languages. Education: Enrollment in primary is 100% with rapid fall-off to 20% in secondary and upper secondary. Adult literacy rate (2002)53% of those age 15 and older. Health: Infant mortality rate Life expectancy (2002)61.3 yrs.

17. Vanuatu including fullcolor country map - Concise French and Bislama language section -Historical background and information on Ni-vanuatu culture - Information on http://www.globecorner.com/t/t8/4258.php

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19. 12DAXJ02 healthy culture'. If this is true, vanuatu culture has gained considerablyin health since the Speiser's stay. For an anthropologist http://www.iias.nl/kreeft/IIASNONLINE/Newsletters/Newsletter12/Arts/12DAXJ02.htm

UNTIL 10 AUGUST 1997 MUSEUM OF CULTURES, BASEL Vanuatu Islands of Corals, Ashes and Arts By JET BAKELS The Republic of Vanuatu consists of eighty small volcanic islands (with two active volcanoes), stretching for 900 kilometres, in the Pacific, southeast of Papua New Guinea (PNG). Vanuatu forms, with PNG, the Solomon Islands, New Caledonia and Fiji the Melanesian part of Oceania. Like PNG, Vanuatu is home to a large number of tribal groups. Four thousand years ago Austronesian migrations spread from PNG and New Britain into the Pacific, reaching Vanuatu around 1200 BC. More than a hundred languages are spoken by a population of approximately 150,000, showing one of the highest linguistic densities of the world with a ratio of one language per 1500 persons. Today Bislama , the Pidgin trade language, is the only one of the three official languages (with French and English) that everyone speaks and understands. In 1606 a Spanish expedition reached Vanuatu, followed more than a century later by expeditions led by De Bougainville (in 1768) and Cook (in 1774). Both the French and the English retained a claim on the islands, leading to a joint government, a condominium (mockingly called pandemonium), until Vanuatu's independence in 1980. The early explorers did not have a very high opinion of the inhabitants of these dark islands, whose presumed savagery and primitiveness seemed to contrast so strongly with the lightness and elegance of the Polynesian islands further east. The same holds true for the missionaries who came in the 19th century: one of them described the women, elaborately decorated with colourful leaves and grasses, as 'moving shrubs'.

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