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History and Culture of Vanuatu Island
History and Culture of Vanuatu Island. People and Tradition. Vanuatu is a Pacific island adventure far beyond any notions of cruise-ship ports and flashy resorts. Deserted beaches, ancient culture, remote and rugged islands and world-class diving are just a small part of the magnetism of this scattered 80-plus island archipelago. Where else can you hike up a crater to stare down into a magma-filled active volcano then ashboard back down, snorkel in a blue hole and drink kava with the local village chief - all in the same day? The resorts and restaurants of Port Vila have little in common with traditional kastom (custom) village life in the outer islands, but it's contrasts like these that make Vanuatu a surprise and a challenge. Vanuatu was slammed by Cyclone Pam in 2015, but the ni-Van people, resilient and laid-back as ever, take life in smiling strides. It takes a little time, effort and a healthy sense of adventure to truly explore Vanuatu's islands, but it's worth every bit of it
If Everyone Returned, The Island Would Sink
Focusing on the small island of Paama, Vanuatu, and the capital, Port Vila, this book presents a rare and recent study of the ongoing significance of urbanisation and internal migration in the Global South. Based on longitudinal research undertaken in rural ‘home’ places, urban suburbs and informal settlements over thirty years, this book reveals the deep ambivalence of the outcome of migration, and argues that continuity in the fundamental organising principles of cultural life – in this case centred on kinship and an ‘island home’ – is significantly more important for urban and rural lives than the transformative impacts of migration and urbanisation.
Vanuatu Travel Guide
Vanuatu, an enchanting archipelago located in the South Pacific Ocean, is a unique travel destination that offers an extraordinary blend of natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and thrilling adventures. The archipelago consists of approximately 83 islands, with only about 65 inhabited. Each island boasts its unique landscape, traditions, and attractions, making Vanuatu a treasure trove for explorers and vacationers alike. This eBook aims to introduce readers to the vibrant world of Vanuatu. As you embark on this journey through the chapters, you will discover the multifaceted nature of this island nation. From its stunning landscapes to its fascinating history, Vanuatu offers something fo...
Introduction to Vanuatu
Vanuatu is an archipelago consisting of 83 islands located in the South Pacific Ocean. The country is situated between Australia and Fiji and was formerly known as the New Hebrides. Vanuatu is made up of both volcanic and coral islands, which make it an attractive tourist destination. The nation gained independence from Britain and France in 1980 and it has a population of approximately 300,000 people. The official languages of Vanuatu are Bislama, English, and French, and the majority of the population is made up of indigenous Melanesian people. Vanuatu has a diverse culture and is renowned for its unique dances, music, and festivals. Vanuatu's economy is largely dependent on agriculture, f...
The Power of Perspective
Focusing on different forms of agency in North Ambrym social life, the author demonstrates the potency of outsiders at different times and in different situations in Ambrym society. This model challenges the premises of much Western thinking about reciprocity, and suggests new directions in the analysis of Melanesian societies
Working Together in Vanuatu
This collection is derived from a conference held at the Vanuatu National Museum and Cultural Centre (VCC) that brought together a large gathering of foreign and indigenous researchers to discuss diverse perspectives relating to the unique program of social, political and historical research and management that has been fostered in that island nation. While not diminishing the importance of individual or sole-authored methodologies, project-centered collaborative approaches have today become a defining characteristic of Vanuatu's unique research environment. As this volume attests, this environment has included a dynamically wide range of both ni-Vanuatu and foreign researchers and related r...
Getting Stoned with Savages
From the bestselling author of The Sex Lives of Cannibals, the laugh-out-loud true story of his years on the islands of Vanuatu and Fiji, among cannibals, volcanoes . . . and the world’s best narcotics. With The Sex Lives of Cannibals, Maarten Troost established himself as one of the most engaging and original travel writers around. Getting Stoned with Savages again reveals his wry wit and infectious joy of discovery in a side-splittingly funny account of life in the farthest reaches of the world. After two grueling years on the island of Tarawa, battling feral dogs, machete-wielding neighbors, and a lack of beer on a daily basis, Maarten Troost was in no hurry to return to the South Pacif...
