48 south pacific: niche islands
untouched coral reefs and WWII wrecks.
Kayaking, kite surfi ng and fi shing are all readily available.
cultural offering that is very rich. It is home to over 1,000 tribes who between them speak more than 800 distinct languages, and travellers can see this diversity for themselves at festivals held throughout the country with tour operators offering bookings for these events. Prime examples are the National
CULTURE Sun, sea, sand and near-deserted islands might be the main images of the South Pacifi c, but the region has a fascinating culture with many of these small countries having their own unique customs. Even in the more developed
countries, life still revolves around a traditional clan structure with numerous rituals and ceremonies. As it is only now opening up to tourism, Papua New Guinea has a
Mask Museum held at Rabaul in July, and the Mount Hagen Cultural Show in August. ‘Fa’a Samoa’ is a widely used
expression meaning ‘Samoan life and culture’. It consists of three key elements: the matai (chiefs), aiga (the extended family) and the church. Throughout the country are remote villages or nu’u, where simple homes are grouped around the community church. Visitors are welcome if they observe rules such as dressing modestly and not arriving during evening prayers. In the Cook Islands, the ‘call of the
drum’ is a major part of the culture: dancing and drumming take you on a spiritual journey to recall stories of warring tribes, ill-fated romantic liaisons and seafaring adventures. Cook Islanders are also considered
to be the fi nest artists and wood carvers in the South Pacifi c. The interior of Viti Levu, Fiji’s main island, is little-known, but various trips operate there to experience traditional village life a world
removed from the coastal resorts. Long-established Sigatoka River Safari operates half-day jet-boat adventures up-river, with lunch and a timeless and traditional welcome in a tribal village. Tahitians are very proud of their heritage, and have many sites that once hosted important political and social gatherings in ancient Polynesia. The most famous site is in the Raiatea islands, the ‘Marae Taputapuatea’, representing the centre of the Polynesian triangle formed by New Zealand, Easter Island and Hawaii. ‘Tattoo’ is one of the few Polynesian words that has become part of the
“As it is only now
opening up to tourism, Papua New Guinea has a cultural offering that is very rich”
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