Bum Leaves

The ultimate accessory for the stylish ni-Vanuatu.

Tamtam Players

Flute Players

Sand Drawing

This was a way of leaving messages for other people in pre-literate days. However as most of the symbols seemed to be representative of yams, the conversation probably went "Noooo, not laplap for dinner again!"

Magicians

Ambrym's black magic practitioners are some of the most feared people in Vanuatu.

Hmnnn, something odd here!

Yachtie chicks from Blue Marlin, Christina, Convergence & Daemon go native.

The Fish Calling Dance...

...as performed by the locals & the yachtie women

Pig Clubbing

To raise a grade in the chief status rankings, you need to kill a pig. It was pretty much all over before we had a chance to be horrified.

Dodge Ball

Then after you have clubbed the pig and raised a grade, you have to dance on a shakey platform while people throw coconuts at you to remind you that you are still a mortal.

Rom Dance

Rom Dancers

Rom Dance

Ceremonial headdress for Yeng Dance