41. Peace Corps | Countries | The Pacific | Vanuatu | Country & Culture March 21, 2003. 711 PM. People, Geography and Climate The indigenous populationof vanuatu is predominantly Melanesian, on some islands blended with Polynesian. http://www.peacecorps.gov/countries/vanuatu/culture.cfm

April 12, 2003 9:49 PM People, Geography and Climate The indigenous population of Vanuatu is predominantly Melanesian, on some islands blended with Polynesian. The people of the archipelago are known as "Ni-Vanuatu." Small numbers of people of European (French, Australian, New Zealander) and Asian (Vietnamese, Chinese) extraction also reside in the islands. Most people are Christians, predominantly belonging to Protestant denominations including Anglican, Presbyterian and Seventh-day Adventist. However, many professed Christians also continue some degree of indigenous religious practices, and some "Ni-Vanuatu" adhere solely to their traditional animist faiths. Cool between April and November, the days become hot and dry in December. The daily temperature will range from 20 to 32 degrees Celsius. Trade winds occur from May to October. Vanuatu is warm, humid and wet between November and April. Rain is moderate. According to June 2000 World Health Organization figures, the population of Vanuatu has a life expectancy at birth of 52.8 years (51.31 for males, and 64.4 for females). Vanuatu has an infant mortality rate of 59.58 deaths/1,000 live births. In terms of literacy, 48 percent of the female population and 57 percent of the male population, age 15 and over, can read and write. Economy and Government In 1906, after years of strife in colonizing Vanuatu, a unique compromise agreement developed between France and the United Kingdom that would allow them to administer the islands jointly. Called the British-French Condominium, it provided two completely separate governmental systems, one for English-speaking settlers and one for French, that came together only in a joint court. Melanesians were barred from acquiring the citizenship of either power. In effect, the dual governmental system divided the Ni-Vanuatu people and until this day there are still remnants of this dual system (i.e. dual educational system: French and English) even though the country is now independent and administered under its on democratic system.

42. Peace Corps | Countries | The Pacific | Vanuatu | Related Resources March 21, 2003. 655 PM. The following resources may be useful in learningmore about the country and culture of vanuatu. Please note http://www.peacecorps.gov/countries/vanuatu/resources.cfm

April 12, 2003 9:49 PM The following resources may be useful in learning more about the country and culture of Vanuatu. Please note: Peace Corps does not offer books for sale or loan. Your library or a book-locating service may be able to assist you with harder-to-find editions and articles. The opinions expressed in these books, articles and Web sites are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Peace Corps or the government of the United States. Online References Directory of Vanuatu. General Information, History, Culture, Government, Economy, Military, Communication, etc.. www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/nh.html Country Watch - Vanuatu: a site with statistics and information regarding culture, government, and economics. www.countrywatch.com/files/185/cw_country.asp?vCOUNTRY=185 Read our privacy and freedom of information policies. 1990 - present 45 (2002 estimates) Bislama sources

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44. Culture The nivanuatu pride themselves on their musical instruments, of which thetamtam - also called the slit-drum or slit-gong - is a fine example. http://www.pacificislandtravel.com/vanuatu/about_destin/culture.html

About us Send me a Brochure Tripbuilder (Shopping Cart) Send me a Quotation ... Pacific News Member of 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

45. Culture Gallery with further valuable information, as well as links to culture pages within of Melanesia those in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, vanuatu, New Caledonia http://www.pacificislandtravel.com/culture_gallery/introduction.htm

About us Send me a Brochure Tripbuilder (Shopping Cart) Send me a Quotation ... Pacific News Member of Culture Gallery Introduction ANGLONESIA Anglonesia is a neologism used here to refer to Australia New Zealand and the United States in the Pacific (ANZUS). The progress from colonialism to independence in the Pacific Islands region (both north and south of the equator) has not brought an end to the influence of the former colonial powers. Presently, there are ten territories or dependencies linked directly to an extraregional government, and five others are constrained in their foreign policies by the terms of their free associaton compacts. Like these territories, the independent states are also affected by the political, security and economic policies of the extraregional powers. There continues to be an overlap of interests between outsiders and islanders, which is likely to persist even as more island stated begin to exert their influence more and more within the region as well as globally. On our website you find more cultural info on Anglonesia at: Australian (Culture) Aboriginal Culture Aussie Slang (dictionary) Aussie Songbook ... MELANESIA As diverse internally as they are different from each other, the islands of Melanesia - those in

46. 1Up Travel > History And Culture Of Vanuatu. culture vanuatu is recognised as one of the most culturally diversecountries in the world. There are small communities of French http://www.1uptravel.com/international/oceaniapacific/vanuatu/history-culture.ht

Flags Maps Sightseeing Travel Warnings ... National Parks More Categories Introduction Topography Local Life Local Cuisine Local Holidays Festivals-Events Embassies Administration News Stand Worth a See !! Sight Seeing Maps Flags Shopping Eating Out Recreation Travel Essentials Country Facts Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Search 1Up Travel You are here 1Up Travel Countries of the World Vanuatu ADVERTISEMENT Country At a Glance Introduction Topography History-Culture Local Life ... Newstand Worth a Visit !! Cities Sight Seeing Maps Shopping ... Travel Links Country Facts Introduction Geography People Government ... Transnational issues Related Country Guide Detailed Maps Hotel Database Country Flag ... Travel Warning History The island group of which Vanuatu is a part has been settled since 500BC. Up to and beyond the 13th century AD it was at the heart of the empire of Tonga. During the 19th century the islands making up Vanuatu, were settled by British and French missionaries, planters and traders. The UK and France eventually agreed on a condominium over the two islands. After the Second World War, a complex power struggle began between the islanders and the interests over the future political and economic course of the islands. The constitutional position was settled in 1977 at a conference in Paris between British, French and New Hebridean representatives at which it was agreed that the islands should become fully independent within three years.

47. 1Up Travel > Vanuatu > Travel & Tourism | Tourist Guide To Vanuatu topography of vanuatu. History of vanuatu Presents a detailed historicalbackground and culture of vanuatu. Local Life People http://www.1uptravel.com/international/oceaniapacific/vanuatu/

Flags Maps Sightseeing Travel Warnings ... National Parks More Categories Introduction Topography Local Life Local Cuisine Local Holidays Festivals-Events Embassies Administration News Stand Worth a See !! Sight Seeing Maps Flags Shopping Eating Out Recreation Travel Essentials Country Facts Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Search 1Up Travel You are here 1Up Travel Countries of the World Vanuatu ADVERTISEMENT Country At a Glance Introduction Topography History-Culture Local Life ... Newstand Worth a Visit !! Cities Sight Seeing Maps Shopping ... Travel Links Country Facts Introduction Geography People Government ... Transnational issues Related Country Guide Detailed Maps Hotel Database Country Flag ... Featured in Beachcomber Community Guides INTRODUCTION Vanuatu is an island country in the southwest Pacific Ocean. Vanuatu consists of 80 islands with a total land area of about 12,200 square kilometres. The largest islands are, in order of size, Espiritu Santo, Malakula, Efate, Erromango, and Tanna. Vanuatu has a population of about 173,000. Port-Vila (pop. 15,000)on Efateis the nation's capital and largest urban community. The national anthem is "Yumi, Yumi, Yumi" ("We, We, We"). From 1906 to 1980, the United Kingdom and France jointly governed the islands, which were then called the New Hebrides. In 1980, the islands became the independent nation of Vanuatu.

48. Peace Corps | Countries | The Pacific | Vanuatu | Country & Culture 707 PM. People, Geography and Climate The indigenous population of Vanuatuis predominantly Melanesian, on some islands blended with Polynesian. http://www.peacecorps.com/countries/vanuatu/culture.cfm

April 12, 2003 9:49 PM People, Geography and Climate The indigenous population of Vanuatu is predominantly Melanesian, on some islands blended with Polynesian. The people of the archipelago are known as "Ni-Vanuatu." Small numbers of people of European (French, Australian, New Zealander) and Asian (Vietnamese, Chinese) extraction also reside in the islands. Most people are Christians, predominantly belonging to Protestant denominations including Anglican, Presbyterian and Seventh-day Adventist. However, many professed Christians also continue some degree of indigenous religious practices, and some "Ni-Vanuatu" adhere solely to their traditional animist faiths. Cool between April and November, the days become hot and dry in December. The daily temperature will range from 20 to 32 degrees Celsius. Trade winds occur from May to October. Vanuatu is warm, humid and wet between November and April. Rain is moderate. According to June 2000 World Health Organization figures, the population of Vanuatu has a life expectancy at birth of 52.8 years (51.31 for males, and 64.4 for females). Vanuatu has an infant mortality rate of 59.58 deaths/1,000 live births. In terms of literacy, 48 percent of the female population and 57 percent of the male population, age 15 and over, can read and write. Economy and Government In 1906, after years of strife in colonizing Vanuatu, a unique compromise agreement developed between France and the United Kingdom that would allow them to administer the islands jointly. Called the British-French Condominium, it provided two completely separate governmental systems, one for English-speaking settlers and one for French, that came together only in a joint court. Melanesians were barred from acquiring the citizenship of either power. In effect, the dual governmental system divided the Ni-Vanuatu people and until this day there are still remnants of this dual system (i.e. dual educational system: French and English) even though the country is now independent and administered under its on democratic system.

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51. Community Aid Abroad: Local Language, Land And Culture, Vanuatu Home How to help aware regular giving August 1995. Trouble in Paradise local language, land and culture, vanuatu. Location vanuatu. Implementing body http://www.caa.org.au/AWARE/1995/august-1995.html

Search/Site map Home How to help aware ... regular giving August 1995 Trouble in Paradise : local language, land and culture, Vanuatu Location: Vanuatu Implementing body: Nasonal Komuniti Development Trust (NKDT) Background: Vanuatu is one of the most culturally diverse nations of the world. In the many islands which make up the nation of Vanuatu, 110 different languages are spoken and there are as many unique cultures. Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, is unlike the rest of the country. It is a sophisticated tourist destination; a tax haven with up-market resorts, golf courses and international cuisine. This is the image of 'Pacific Paradise', the stopover in pre-packaged Pacific tours. But 82% of the country's population of 160,000 people live as subsistence farmers in rural areas, dependant on land and sea resources for their social, economic and cultural well-being. Traditional beliefs and customs are strong outside the towns. There is little need for cash, as the majority of local people draw from the land and sea their resources, food, water, forest products - the basis of village life and culture. Population pressures, urbanisation and the increasing need and desire for cash are causing widespread change to traditional community life and land use. For 73 years the islands were ruled jointly by the British and the French in one of the most bizarre arrangements in colonial history. Neither colonial power had exclusive sovereignty, so their were two currencies, two post offices with two sets of stamps, and two sets of schools.

52. Vanuatu: XtraMSN Travel vanuatu. culture. The nivanuatu pride themselves on their musical instruments, ofwhich the tamtam - also called the slit-drum or slit-gong - is a fine example. http://xtramsn.co.nz/travel/0,,8862-1441064-5,00.html

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55. Vanuatu Native Culture resource for Oceania and the Tropical Islands of the South Pacific. MemberPort Vila Game Fishing Club, vanuatu. vanuatu Native culture. http://www.southpacificanglers.com/vanuatu_native_culture.htm

South Pacific Anglers is the South Pacific's premier fishing resources encompassing Vanuatu, New Caledonia, the Solomon Islands and beyond. For everything about flyfishing, or any other type of sport fishing opportunities in Oceania, South Pacific Anglers is your one-stop information resource! South Pacific Anglers - The sportfishing and adventure travel information resource for Oceania and the Tropical Islands of the South Pacific. Member Port Vila Game Fishing Club, Vanuatu Vanuatu Native Culture Back Home Up Popular South Pacific Island Resorts Tamanu Beach Club Click on the arrow on either side of the displayed thumbnail images to see more thumbnail pictures. Then click the thumbnail image itself to display a larger image of it. Jungle Road Made in the shade... Vanuatu native village home. Woven Home Ni-Vanuatu girl Native Dance Native Vanuatu outrigger. Vanuatu jungle stream. Coconut Crab Vanuatu sunset Many of the roads in Vanuatu were constructed by the Americans who established bases on Efate and Santo during WWII. Traffic on Vanuatu village roads is typically light.

56. Bits Of Culture - Vanuatu Language Map. Bits of culture. PointTo-Talk Booklets. Additional Resources.BITS OF culture - vanuatu. Languages. Geography. Cultural Values. http://www.mgh.harvard.edu/interpreters/b_van.asp

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57. Nguna Voices: Text And Culture From Central Vanuatu This book is unique in several respects it is the first monograph to be writtenconcerning the Pacific culture of vanuatu; it includes thirtythree oral texts http://www.uofcpress.com/0-919813/0-919813-72-0.html

Nguna Voices Text and Culture from Central Vanuatu Ellen E. Facey ISBN 0919813720 $28.95 paper November 1989 xii + 351 pages 6 b/w photos, 2 maps, glossary, biblio. About the Book This book is unique in several respects: it is the first monograph to be written concerning the Pacific culture of Vanuatu; it includes thirty-three oral texts in their original language as well as in English translation; it contains an exhaustive glossary of the foreign vocabulary; and it provides information of a sort rarely seen in textual collections, concerning the methodology and problems involved in textual transcription, translation and presentation. These features make it of considerable value to oceanic specialists as well as to general linguists, folklorists and ethnographers. About the Author Ellen Facey is Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Northern British Columbia and Regional Coordinator of UNBC's South-Central Region. Table of Contents Orders For information on how to order this book, please click

58. Society And Culture vanuatu. Category Regional Oceania vanuatu Society and Culturehttp//www.britishfriends-of-vanuatu.com/. 2, Jane's vanuatu. http://www.ad.com/Regional/Oceania/Vanuatu/Society_and_Culture/

search Top British Friends of Vanuatu Organisation with more than 400 members worldwide, all of whom have either worked, lived or visited the Republic of Vanuatu. Category: Regional > Oceania > Vanuatu > Society and Culture http://www.british-friends-of-vanuatu.com/ Jane's Vanuatu Contains detailed information on Vanuatu including the outer islands, ethnology, and mythology plus historical and modern postcards. Category: Regional > Oceania > Vanuatu > Society and Culture http://www.janeresture.com/vanuatu_home/index.htm Keith and Cathy Thomas A family website of the Thomas family now located in Port Vila. Many photos of local events and happenings plus personal photos for all to enjoy. Category: Regional > Oceania > Vanuatu > Society and Culture http://www.ktct.net/ Lions Club of Port Vila District 203 News about the club, projects, fund-raising, and contacts. English/Francais. Category: Regional > Oceania > Vanuatu > Society and Culture http://www.lionsvila.org/ Vanuatu Cultural Center The VCC is an organisation that works to record and promote the diverse cultures of the Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu. Category: Regional > Oceania > Vanuatu > Society and Culture http://arts.anu.edu.au/arcworld/vks/vks.htm

59. PacificNavigator.com Kava is an integral part of the culture, as elsewhere in the Pacific. NiVanuatudrink their kava fresh, with the roots dug up in the afternoon and cleaned and http://www.pacificnavigator.com/vanuatu/aboutvanuatu/culture.html

Destinations Navigator Home Fiji Islands American Samoa Cook Islands New Caledonia Niue Samoa Tahiti Tonga Vanuatu SPECIAL FEATURES ABOUT VANUATU The People History Culture Places of Interest ... Shopping in Vanuatu VANUATU INFORMATION Visitor Information Communications Useful Contacts Links ... Vanuatu News Visit Our TOP PICK of Amazon's South Pacific Products TRAVEL HELP DESK Travel Insurance Postcards Message Board Art Gallery Daily life for the ni-Vanuatu is ruled by 'kastom' or custom, sometimes associated with magic. Much of the tradition is secret, and passed down through the generations through the initiated men. Traditional life is an ongoing cycle of ritual, with every stage of an individual's life celebrated, from birth, initiation, marriage and death. Male initiation is very important and every man goes through several grades of initiation to reach true manhood, with tests and celebrations at each stage. Songs and dances are integral to this cycle of life celebration and are performed according to ancestral rules and traditions. Celebrations feature elaborate costumes, large masks, tree carvings and even stone carvings. Some areas have special dance grounds, with special places for preparation of animals for the feasting. In traditional ways, pigs are a measure of wealth and their curved tusks are highly prized and used in celebrations and as recompense for breaking tribal custom and laws. Artwork is for both practical and traditional use. Women weave baskets of different sizes and shapes and mats for everyday living, but also weave special, finely woven mats for weddings and other functions. The mats are distinctive in the Pacific because they are long, narrow and dyed different colours. Men's sculpture includes making the ceremonial masks and carving the tree fern, wood and stone figures associated with initiation. These vary from island to island, and even within the larger islands.

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