1. Vanuatu Culture And Historyculture History Language People A guide to the culture and history of the people of Vanuatu. http://gohawaii.about.com/od/vanuatuculture/Vanuatu_Culture_and_History.htm

zWASL=1 zGL='0';zGR='ca-about-radlink'; zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 Home Travel Hawaii / South Pacific Travel Hawaii / South Pacific Travel Search Hawaii Travel Plan Your Trip Filed In: South Pacific Melanesia Vanuatu A guide to the culture and history of the people of Vanuatu. Culture of Vanuatu With a population of 160,000, Vanuatu boasts 113 distinct languages and innumerable dialects. This makes it one of the most culturally diverse countries on earth. Early History Once known as the New Hebrides, this is an excellent history of the island up till 1826. zSB(3,3) Learn about Bislama, the language of Vanuatu Learn about the language of the people of Vanuatu. The Missionaries A brief overview of the missionary period of Vanuatu's history. Vanuatu Culture From Lonely Planet, an overview of the people and culture of Vanuatu. Vanuatu History From Lonely Planet, an overview of the history of Vanuatu. Free Hawaii Travel Newsletter! Sign Up if(zSbL<1)zSbL=3;zSB(2);zSbL=0 Explore Hawaii / South Pacific Travel Must Reads Money Saving Tips for Hawaii Travel Which Hawaiian Island Suits You Best?

2. Travel In Vanuatu - Culture - WorldTravelGate.net� C rossed leaves of the namely fern (peace) are within a boar's tusk (wealth and prosperity) on a black, triangular field along the hoist; red and green are the other http://www.australiatravelling.net/vanuatu/vanuatu/vanuatu_culture.htm

Vanuatu Culture C rossed leaves of the namely fern (peace) are within a boar's tusk (wealth and prosperity) on a black, triangular field along the hoist; red and green are the other colours. Greenwich Mean Time plus 11 hours. A series of earthquakes 22 million years ago pushed up masses of earth from under the sea. Gradually an archipelago of 83 coral and volcanic islands emerged and came to be Vanuatu (meaning 'rising land'). This island nation in the Western Pacific is characterized by volcanoes, mountains, tropical rainforests, black and white sand beaches, lagoons, and fringing coral reefs surrounded by warm turquoise water. Vanuatu formations and of volcanic origin, but mostly the latter and several volcanoes are active. The highest peak, Tabwemasana (1811 m/5942 ft), is on Esp�ritu Santo. Most islands are forested, and some have fertile soils. The climate is wet and tropical, with an average annual temperature of 25C (77 F). Annual rainfall decreases from 3810 mm (150 in) in the northern part of the group to 2286 mm (90 in) in the south. The population is largely Melanesian, with minorities of Europeans, Chinese, and Vietnamese 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 Britain as a "Condominium".. English, French, and Bislama are the official languages; numerous Melanesian languages are spoken.

3. Vanuatu Culture History And Archaeology Vanuatu Culture History and Archaeology Culture history, archaeological sites, and other information related to the past of the modern country of Vanuatu. http://archaeology.about.com/od/vanuatu/Vanuatu_Culture_History_and_Archaeology.

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4. Vanuatu Cultural Centre The Vanuatu Cultural Centre and the Chiefs of Nikoletan Council are pleased to announce the opening of the Tafea Cultural Centre (TKS). A ceremony to celebrate the opening of TKS http://www.vanuatuculture.org/

BM.thisPage = '3'; BM.assetsDir = 'http://www.vanuatuculture.org/site-bm2/bm~assets'; Vanuatu Cultural Centre The organisation Events Products Projects ... Traditional Resource Management Opening of Tafea Cultural Centre Tefea Cultural Centre, Lenakel Tanna The Director of the Vanuatu Cultural Centre (VKS), Mr Marcelin Abong, and the Director of the Film and Sound Unit at VKS Chief Jacob Kapere, extend a warm invitation to attend this historical event. VKS and TKS welcome you to join us for these festival celebrations to mark this improtant historical event in Vanuatu’s history. 30th Anniversary Celebration (Histri blong yumi 1980 - 2010 ) Exhibition The first President of Vanuatu Ati George Sokomanu taking his oath, 1980 Chiefs observing the flag raising, 1980 Flag Raising at the Independence Park, 30th July 1980 To celebrate the 30 th anniversary of the declaration of independence in Vanuatu, the National Museum is pleased to present a commemorative exhibition that charts the development of the nation over the past three decades. th Anniversary of Independence Task Force Committee.

5. VKS Home Page The VCC is an organisation that works to record and promote the diverse cultures of the Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu. http://arts.anu.edu.au/arcworld/vks/vks.htm

Please note that as of mid-2005 the web pages of the Vanuatu Cultural Centre are now located at http://www.vanuatuculture.org Welcome to the Vanuatu Cultural Centre's home page. In the following pages, use the pig's tusk logo to come back to this page. The VCC is an organisation that works to record and promote the diverse cultures of the Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu. The VCC runs an extensive network of volunteer workers around the country who record information and participate in projects run by the Centre. New! The VKS travelling art exhibition will be in New Zealand from December 9, 1999 and will be travelling to other locations from there. The VCC is the umbrella body for the following institutions: National Museum Vanuatu Cultural and Historical Site Survey National Library National Film and Sound Unit See: Latest VCC publications Read about Blackbirding See how to build a canoe Voir: Des renseignements sur l'arch�ologie en Vanuatu See: Information about recent archaeological work in Vanuatu See: Vanuatu's cultural research policy Voir: Les R�glements de la recherche culturelle a Vanuatu Lukim: Agrimen Blong Risej long Vanuatu See also: Information about Vanuatu languages Vanuatu Cultural Centre, PO Box 184, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

6. Culture Of Vanuatu - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Social system and customs. Vanuatu culture retains a strong diversity through local regional variations and through foreign influence. Vanuatu may be divided into three major http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Vanuatu

Culture of Vanuatu From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Funeral masks, Malakula Island Wooden slit drums from Vanuatu Bernice P. Bishop Museum This article presents an overview of the culture of Vanuatu Contents Social system and customs Music Literature Sport ... edit Social system and customs Vanuatu culture retains a strong diversity through local regional variations and through foreign influence. Vanuatu may be divided into three major cultural regions. In the north, wealth is established by how much one can give away. Pigs, particularly those with rounded tusks , are considered a symbol of wealth throughout Vanuatu. In the centre, more traditional Melanesian cultural systems dominate. In the south, a system involving grants of title with associated privileges has developed. Young men undergo various coming-of-age ceremonies and rituals to initiate them into manhood, usually including circumcision edit Music Main article: Music of Vanuatu Locals performing in street band Traditional music (known in Bislama as kastom singsing or kastom tanis ) is still thriving in the rural areas of Vanuatu. Musical instruments consist mostly of

7. The Walrus » Vanuatu Culture » Treasure Islands » Jon Turk vanuatu culture, jon turk. Small pleasures and large truths in the South Pacific. vanuatu culture, jon turk http://www.walrusmagazine.ca/articles/2008.07-travel-vanuatu-culture-jon-turk

Subscribe online for $2.98 an issue Renew your subscription Customer Care Support The Walrus Foundation ... Subscriber FAQ Treasure Islands Small pleasures and large truths in the South Pacific. A young couple share a quiet moment while looking out at Port-Vila Harbour. Photo by Jesse Marlow. kenu draon wea Tumas. Longaway from Port-Vila in too-small boat. You going wea Home Next 1 comment(s) Len June 14, 2008 09:46 EST Where do I find the Jon Turk additional photos Comment on this article Name Email (will not be displayed online) comments policy 16 November 2010 Published by The Walrus Foundation December 2010 Subscribe online for less than $2.98 an issue. Visit The Walrus Store to buy a print of the cover FB.init("4fba15ff320c079f29882197efae9044"); “Prize Fight” by Jeet Heer: the small press behind this year’s Giller winner struggles to meet big-time demand “Lift Off” by Hilary Fair: the National Gallery of Canada launches a satellite project in downtown Toronto “Bleakness Visibile” by Emily Landau: Plumbing the depths of pessimistic thinking with David Rakoff, author of Half Empty ... FAQ

8. Embassy Of The Federal Republic Of Germany Canberra - Home Accredited to Australia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. With cultural news from Germany. http://www.canberra.diplo.de/

Contents Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Canberra Deutsch ... Contact Search Search for Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Canberra main navigation Home Welcome to Germany The Embassy Foreign and European Policy ... Press and Media You are here Home Welcome to the website of the German Embassy in Canberra Integration In Germany, as in many other European countries, the topic of migration and integration is subject of an intensive public debate right now. Integration The DAAD Artists-in-Berlin-Programme: creating a space for art  The list of guests of the DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Programme, Berliner Künstlerprogramm (BKP), reads like a Who’s Who of international contemporary cinema, music, literature and art. About 20 new names from all over the world are added every year. For twelve months, the artists live and work in Berlin at the invitation of the German Federal Foreign Office, the Berlin Senate (city government) and the DAAD, engaging in an exciting exchange with the city and the German cultural scene. Creative freedom and artistic dialogue are the central ideas behind the programme. The aim is to enable the artists, while in Berlin, to devote themselves fully to their work, free from the pressures of market mechanisms and censorship. An exhibition at the Federal Foreign Office in November 2010 gives an impression of the diversity of ideas inspired by the DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Programme. The DAAD Artists-in-Berlin-Programme: creating a space for art  Litigation from a Comparative Perspective —Germany and Australia This seminar will provide a summary of the comprehensive analysis of the civil justice systems of Annette Marfording - Visiting Fellow, The University of New South Wales Australia and Germany as they ...

9. Vanuatu, Culture Village, Leweton In Espiritu Santo Island Vol 1 - YouTube - Tru The community of people from Melelava island and Gaua island of Banks Islands. North of Vanuatu, Created culture village to show people how they make fire without matches or http://www.truveo.com/vanuatu-culture-village-leweton-in-espiritu-santo/id/94759

10. Vanuatu Culture A South Pacific island nation resulting from over 3,000 years of transPacific migration, Vanuatu traditions have arisen from predominantly Polynesian and Melanesian roots, and the http://vanuatuevents.com/vanuatu-culture.html

Skip to main nav Vanuatu home site map ... vanuatu map Vanuatu Culture Vanuatu stars as one of the most colourful nations on the planet with over 113 different languages, a multitude of dialects and a South Pacific island heritage that spans over 3,000 years of Pacific region immigration. Vanuatu traditions have risen from mainly Melanesian and Polynesian origins and the personality and cultural presence of Vanuatu is beautifully accented by impressive craftsmanship, the harmonies of song and traditional dances, a wealth of traditional food and feasting, annual festivals, age-old ceremonies and the eloquence of storytellers. In a world where the gentle dugong swims in blue water, where tropical weather warms the heart, and volcanoes rise to craft the horizon, travellers who embark on a Vanuatu holiday find an experience laden with mystery within a lush, dramatic setting. Similar to the stories of the Australian Aboriginal, Maori and Native American people, the Ni-Vanuatu tribes remember their oral tradition which is born from the sea, the islands, the tempests and volcanoes, the wildlife and pigs, and the origins of their rituals. The Vanuatu Cultural Centre is a must for the Vanuatu tourism experience, allowing visitors an opportunity to see an incredible collection of Vanuatu tribal art and artefacts. Highlights include an exploration of local history, the mysteries of the kava rituals and the introduction of Bislama, a form of English brought ashore by interactions between locals, sea cucumber traders and Europeans.

11. Vanuatu System Of Government Information chiefs elected by their peers; advises Parliament on all matters relating to custom and tradition; may make recommendations for preservation and promotion of niVanuatu culture and http://www.paclii.org/vu/government.html

Home Databases WorldLII Search ... F.A.Q. Vanuatu System of Government Information You are here: PacLII Databases Pacific Governments - Vanuatu GOVERNMENT OF VANUATU Country name: Republic of Vanuatu Former name: New Hebrides Capital: Port-Vila Government: Republic - parliamentary democracy Former government: Condominium , governed jointly by France and Britain (1906-1980) Independence: 30 July 1980 Constitution: Constitution of the Republic of Vanuatu (30 July 1980) - Act of the Vanuatu Parliament. Legal system: Combined common law system , incorporating British, French and customary law. Constitution is the supreme law. Former system : British law, French law and Joint Regulations (1906-1980). (See Sources of Law for a full overview) Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal Official Languages: Bislama is the national language Bislama, English, French are the official languages English and French are the principal languages of education National Government: (i) Executive Branch: Head of State: President - elected by an Electoral College, consisting of Parliament and the leaders of the provincial governments, for a five-year term.

12. Vanuatu - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia The national Council of Chiefs, called the Malvatu Mauri and elected by district councils of chiefs, advises the government on all matters concerning niVanuatu culture and language http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanuatu

Vanuatu From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Republic of Vanuatu Ripablik blong Vanuatu (Bislama) République de Vanuatu (French) Flag Coat of arms Motto "Long God yumi stanap" (We stand with God) Anthem Yumi, Yumi, Yumi ("We, We, We") Capital (and largest city) Port Vila 17°45′S ... Demonym Ni-Vanuatu; Vanuatuan Government Parliamentary republic President Iolu Abil ... Independence from France and the UK Date Area Total Population Density 19.7/km GDP PPP Total $1.141 billion Per capita GDP (nominal) Total $635 million Per capita HDI medium Currency Vanuatu vatu VUV Time zone UTC+11 UTC Drives on the right VU Internet TLD .vu Calling code Vanuatu (in Bislama /ˌvanuaˈtu/ ; in English /ˌvɑːnuːˈɑːtuː/ listen vah-n ... oo or /ˌvænˈwɑːtuː/ van- WAH -t ... oo ), officially the Republic of Vanuatu French République de Vanuatu Bislama Ripablik blong Vanuatu ), is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean . The archipelago Australia New Caledonia , west of Fiji , and southeast of the Solomon Islands , near New Guinea Vanuatu was first inhabited by Melanesian people.

13. Unasylva - No. 165 - Forest Products - The Socio-economic Importance Of Non-timb The relationship between people and the land is the most fundamental and permanent aspect of the Vanuatu culture. Traditionally the land represented life itself, both materially http://www.fao.org/docrep/u2440e/u2440e05.htm

The socio-economic importance of non-timber forest products in the South Pacific: Focus on Vanuatu G. Olsson Gunilla Olsson is currently employed by the Swedish International Development Agency, Stockholm. The data for this article were collected during the course of a consultancy for UNDP/FAO project RAS/R6/036. South Pacific Forestry Development Programme. In most of the literature dealing with Vanuatu, the reader is left with the impression that the country's forests, in spite of extensive cover, are of little or no value. This article will argue the contrary: that the forests of Vanuatu may not hold high value as timber, but their non-timber value has always been, and continues to be, of significant importance. Implications for development are discussed. The 80 islands that make up the Republic of Vanuatu are estimated to be 75 percent under natural vegetation (Barrance, 1988). This is in contrast with the general situation in the South Pacific, where most countries have extremely limited forest cover. As part of the Second National Development Plan, 1987- 1991, objectives for the national forestry sector include improved efficiency of use of forest resources. A regional project supported by FAO and the United Nations Development Programme is helping 14 participating countries in the South Pacific, including Vanuatu, to upgrade the status of forestry development and thereby to improve the socio-economic well-being of their people. When the project was conceived, it was clearly stated that in considering priorities for forestry development in the South Pacific it is necessary to define forestry broadly, encompassing agroforestry and non-timber/non-wood forest products. The study that forms the background for the present article was commissioned in this context.

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Powered by JRank Countries and Their Cultures Countries and Their Cultures To-Z V ANUATU C ULTURE N AME Ni-Vanatu O RIENTATION Identification. Vanua Location and Geography. Vanuatu is a Y-shaped tropical archipelago of over eighty islands, sixty-five of which are inhabited. The Solomon Islands lie to the north, New Caledonia to the south, Fiji to the east, and the Coral Sea and Australia to the west. The mostly volcanic archipelago extends 560 miles (900 kilometers) from north to south and has an area of 5,700 square miles (14,760 square kilometers). Espiritu Santo is the largest island. Port Vila, the capital, which was also the colonial headquarters, is on the south-central island of Efate. Demography. The 1997 population of 185,000 is 94 percent Melanesian, 4 percent European (mostly French), and 4 percent other (Vietnamese, Chinese, and other Pacific Islander). Linguistic Affiliation.

15. Vanuatu Culture Vanuatu History Complete, objective information on Vanuatu travel, including photos and reviews. Add your own wikistyle contributions. http://www.world66.com/australiaandpacific/vanuatu/history

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17. Vanuatu Culture, Latest Fiji News, New Caledonia News, Vanuatu News, Papua New G We also provide links and topics from Melanesia and its surrounding areas like Vanuatu culture topics, the latest Fiji news plus New Caledonia news. http://www.theworldpan-africannewsnetwork.com/melanesia.html

The Truth About Dafur Africa News Liberia Nigeria ... President Obama News Melanesia The islands of the Pacific are divided into three main groups - Melanesia which lies mostly to the south of the Equator, Micronesia which lies mainly to the north of the Equator and Polynesia which covers a huge area to the east. An early map of the Pacific showing Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia Melanesia is taken from the Greek words melas which means black and nesos which means island. Melanesia includes Papua, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and Fiji. The people are very dark skinned with Afro hair and are thought to have their origins in East Africa migrating by ways of Indonesia. Welcome to Melanesia! Melanesia is that special place in the Pacific that has something for everyone. Rich in resources and with a multiplicity of people with rich and diverse cultures, customs, rituals, myths and legends, the countries of Melanesia are well worth a visit. Outline map of Melanesia, Polynesia and Micronesia The islands of the Pacific are divided into three main groups - Melanesia which lies mostly to the south of the Equator, Micronesia which lies mainly to the north of the Equator and Polynesia which covers a huge area to the east.

18. Vanuatu Culture Travel Document Systems; Passport and Visa Services. This is the site for the latest Travel Information and the most complete collection of online Visa Applications on the web. http://www.traveldocs.com/vu/culture.htm

Vanuatu Oceania 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.

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20. Vanuatu: Encyclopedia II - Vanuatu - Culture Main article Culture of Vanuatu The people are very proud and friendly. Visitors and tourists are encouraged to display modesty and politness and to dress in a respectful manner. http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Vanuatu_-_Culture/id/2007790

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