In understanding bislama, and what it is, and where it came from, I was finally able to understand Vanuatu a little bit. The kanaka maoli culture of Hawaii and the tangata maori culture of New Zealand are very similar: parallel customs and traditions, each with a single language, with minor dialectical changes based on region (note the similarities in the terms for native people).Ī memorial stone in Bislama for Bertha Dobbins, who brought the Baha’i Faith to Vanuatu Hawaii and New Zealand are very similar culturally: first world, Western, developed. The problem was not just words: it was worlds. They were shy and giggly, talking to my sister and I with their heads ducked, turning to each other and talking in bislama, trying to interpret and translate our questions about their country and culture into words both parties would understand. A group of young Ni Vanautu men in New Zealand as seasonal workers, picking peaches and nectarines, were also at the backpackers. I was first exposed to bislama a year and a half ago, staying in a backpackers in the Hawke’s Bay. As well as bislama, each Ni Vanau will speak one or more of the 100+ native Melanesian languages (making Vanuatu the most language dense country in the world), and possibly English, or French, or both.
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Horseback riding, jungle zip lines for all ages, volcano sand surfing, quad biking, scenic flights and the list goes on.The national language of Vanuatu, and the one language that you can guarantee an Ni Vanau will speak, is bislama. It has magnificent views over the water and is surrounded by Vanuatu’s beautiful natural environment. Just a short drive from the capital Port Villa is the Port Vila Country Club which hosts the Vanuatu Open, sanctioned by the PGA. There are a number of golf courses on the islands around Vanuatu. Spasįor some true relaxation you must pamper yourself and visit one of our famous Vanuatu spas for a wonderful massage, or general pampering. As well as duty-free shopping of imported products, Vanuatu also has many traditional arts and crafts from the region. Port Vila is home to many entertainment venues such as casinos and restaurants boasting the only duty-free shopping on the islands. From the more ceremonial in nature to visiting local schools and villages, be sure to immerse yourself in this wonderfully diverse cultural heritage. With islands rich in ancient cultural beliefs and practices passed from generation to generation, there are many cultural experiences on offer in Vanuatu. Port Vila, the capital is home to many including giant trevally, dogtooth tuna, sailfish, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna. Vanuatu is known as one of the fishing capitals of the world with an abundant assortment of fish. There are many tours to choose from that can take you up close to everything Vanuatu has to offer. Vanuatu’s natural habitat of rainforests, volcanoes, beautiful waterfalls and other wonders is begging to be explored. There are several tours to choose from if you wish for something more structured. You can explore lagoons and caves, snorkel and swim in hidden inlets. There is no better way to see Vanuatu than from a kayak. Beautiful coral reefs, shipwrecks and underwater caves are just the beginning of what Vanuatu has to offer for the novice to the more experienced diver.
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