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Festivals, Tours and Animations in Vanuatu
Black Magic Tours in Tanna, there are many Tours and happenings throughout the Islands of Vanuatu, for more information on these Tours and other cultural events.
Epule River Dancers in Efate.
Port Sandwich Yacht Festival 17-18 August
2nd Annual Port Sandwich Festival, 17-18 August 2011. Lamap invites you to celebrate its history and culture at the Port Sandwich Yacht Club. Several of South East Malekula’s kastom dance groups along with a few local string band groups will come together to share with you the culture that makes Vanuatu great. The women’s club will show you how to cook and eat in the traditional way. And of course you’ll be able to relax with plenty of fresh kava, cold Tusker, and good company. 2000vt/day/guest (kids 1500vt, 5 and under free). If you come early there’ll be a snorkeling tour on the 16th (1500vt/guest). And if you’re staying late there’ll be a day hike to swim in the Limangao cascades on the 19th of August (1500vt/guest). Island Nights: One night of every month from June-October there’ll be a celebration of the island lifestyle. It starts with a traditional kastom display then an evening of fresh kava, Melanesian feast, a lively string band and a chance to get to know the friendly locals. 2000vt/per person (children 1500vt). Here are the dates:
July 21st, September 15th, October 13th. Private Island Night: If you won’t be able to join us on one of those dates, don’t worry. You can have your own private island night. A private island night includes fresh kava, Melanesian feast, a roasted pig and our local string band. 28,000vt for groups of 4-12. 38,000vt for groups of 14-25. Rock and Noela’s Rainbow Restaurant: Learn the true meaning of ‘storian’ with these Port Sandwich ambassadors. Open every day for lunch June-November. Dinner and breakfast is available by appointment. Just 2 minutes walk from the wharf. Follow the sign on the road to Rock’s front porch for some tasty Vanuatu food with a little Wallis and Futuna magic. Hiking, Snorkeling, and Kastom Dance. The Lamap Ecotourism Committee has lots to offer. Some of our activities include a 1 day cascades hike, 2 day bush village hike, hike to South West Bay, snorkeling tour, rent snorkeling gear or even a private showing from one of the Kastom Dance groups. Give us a call, email, or check out our blog for more information. Contact Us: English: Stephanie: +678 56 18 096, Nigel: +678 53 64 181 French: Tito: 678 54 36 814, Kuzi: 678 54 61 422. Email Flamapecotourism@gmail.com malekulahikingtrail.blogspot.com.
Ambrym Festivals
Every Thursday from April to September there is a Rom Dance & Magic Art Activity in North Ambrym. Yachts can anchor at Olal and Nobul. Contact Chief Sekor on +678 5907659 (french speaking), or Napong Norbert +678 5400508. Port Vila agent contact Reynold +678 77 7674.
Ruan Cultural Festival Anchor at Nobul North Ambrym, 4-8 July 2011, For more information, contact George on mobile +678 5442430, or Ella on +678 5684364.
Ambrym Magic Festival & Death Ceremony 19 to 20 July 2012, Fees and costs VT 7.000 p/p (no camera) VT 9.000p/p with camera VT 100.000 TV Crew. For more information, please contact Chief Sekor on +678 5907659, or Napong Norbert on +678 5400508. Port Vila contact - call Reynold on +678 77 7674.
Ambrym Back to My Roots Festival 22 - 24 August
The Back to My Roots cultural festival will take place from the 22th to the 24th of August 2012 in Olal Village on north Ambrym. Yachts can anchor at Olal and Nobul, north Ambrym. Day one of the festival will feature custom dances, tam tam drumming, magic shows and a Yeng Dance, which will be the highlight of the day. The second day will begin with a Women’s custom dance, followed by a Namangi ceremony (highlight), flute demonstrations, sand drawings and more custom magic shows. On the third day the Taour custom dance will start at 9.30am, followed by women’s custom dance, then highlight of the entire festival which is also the signatory dance of Ambrym Island, the Rom custom dance.
Twin Waterfalls Festival September - West Vanua Lava
Get your yacht to Waterfall Bay on the west side of Vanua Lava in the Banks Island to attend the annual Twin Waterfalls Festival. There are poems, songs, exhibitions of house building and canoe building, dancing, feasting and much much more.
Activities begin on the morning of 1 September so don't be late.
Vanua Lava is located at Lat S 13 ° 49.6 Long E 167 ° 22.8
• Approach on a course of about 120° (to avoid reef on south side of the bay)
• Anchor in 12m to 15m
Cover charge of 1000 VT per adult and 500 VT for children
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