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Vanuatu is an island nation situated in South Pacific Ocean. It is an archipelago that consists of more than 80 islands. Most of the islands are of volcanic origin. The island was initially inhabited by Melanesian people. In the 18th century, Europeans started settling here. In 1880s, France and United Kingdom claimed certain parts of the country. Finally in 1906, they arrived on an agreement for jointly administering the country, through a British-French Condominium, as the New Hebrides. However, an independent motion was moved in 1970s and finally, Vanuatu became independent in 1980. For some more interesting and fun facts about Vanuatu, read on. Interesting and Fun Facts about Vanuatu
The official name of Vanuatu is ‘Republic of Vanuatu’.
Vanuatu is an archipelago, consisting of approximately 82 islands, which are of volcanic origin.
The capital, and the largest city, of Vanuatu is Port Villa.
The official languages of Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French.
The currency of Vanuatu is Vanuatu vanu.
The highest point in Vanuatu is Mount Tabwemasana, which has an altitude of 1,879 meters (6,160 ft) and is located on the island of Espiritu Santo.
Vanuatu lies in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Chief Roi Mata’s Domain is a World Heritage List Site in Vanuatu, consisting of three early seventeenth century sites, on the islands of Artok, Efate and Lelepa.
In 1606, the Portuguese explorer, Pedro Fernandez de Quiros, in the service of the King of Spain, arrived in the Vanuatu archipelago.
The island of Efate was named by Captain Cook, after his patron – Lord Sandwich.
Christianity is the main religion followed in Vanuatu.
The traditional drink of Vanuatu is kava, which is made from the roots of piper methysticum.
The national dish of Vanuatu is ‘lap – lap’, which can be either savory or sweet. It is made from a vegetable porridge, cooked in coconut milk.
Vanuatu is acknowledged as a distinct terrestrial eco region, known as the Vanuatu rain forests.
French Condominium, as the New Hebrides. However, an independent motion was moved in 1970s and finally, Vanuatu became independent in 1980. For some more interesting and fun facts about Vanuatu, read on. Interesting and Fun Facts about Vanuatu
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Vanuatu consists of more than 80 islands, lying about 2000 kilometres north-east of Brisbane. The largest island, Espiritu Santo, is 4010 square kilometres. Australia is a mainly a flat land, but most of Vanuatu’s islands are dominated by mountainous regions. The highest peak, Mt Tabwemasana (1880 metres), is on Espiritu Santo. The Earth beneath Vanuatu is unstable, and there is volcanic and earthquake activity.
Vanuatu has been inhabited for more than 3000 years. Separate communities developed, but trade between islands was common, and canoes were used to move people and produce.
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to come to Vanuatu, in 1606. Next I came the French in 1768, then the British led by Captain James Cook in 1774. Cook named the islands the ‘New Hebrides’. During the 1840s, traders and missionaries made contact.
From 1887 to 1980 control over the New Hebrides was shared by France and Britain. During World War II, the New Hebrides were a key base for the Allies in the battles to prevent the Japanese taking control of the South Pacific and Australia. Vanuatu gained independence on 30 July 1980.
About 200 000 people live in Vanuatu, the same number as in Hobart. Most people live on the islands of Efate, Espiritu Santo, Malakula and Tanna. Unlike Australia, 95 per cent of people in Vanuatu are native to the country. They are known as Ni-Vanuatu, and like Aboriginal Australians they have a special relationship with their environment.
The remaining five per cent consist of French, Australian, New Zealand, Vietnamese and Chinese people, as well as other Pacific Islanders. Three main languages are spoken – English, French and Bislama (a form of pidgin English).
The literacy rate in Vanuatu is low, and most students do not attend secondary school. But, in Port Vila, there is a technical college and a campus of the University of the South Pacific.
The economy is centred around the land, and major agricultural exports are beef and cocoa. Most people are involved in subsistence agriculture. There is also a large timber industry, and tourism is important to the economy, providing work in tourist areas, such as Vila.
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Tonga lies about 650 kilometres east of Fiji. It consists of 150 islands, and 40 of them are inhabited. The capital city is Nuku’alofa, which is on Tongatapu, the main island.
Polynesians first settled in Tonga about 3500 years ago. Captain James Cook made several visits during the 1770s and named the islands the Friendly Islands. Tonga gained full independence from Britain on 4 June 1970, but remains a member of the Commonwealth. Kings and queens have ruled Tonga for more than 1000 years. The reigning king is Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.
The population of Tonga is approximately 110 000, which is similar to the population of Cairns. Most people are of Polynesian descent, and they speak English and Polynesian. They are committed Christians with the main denomination being the Free Wesleyan Church.
The economy of Tonga revolves around agriculture and fishing, with pumpkins, coconuts and bananas being major crops. Education is important in Tonga, and school is compulsory for children between the ages of six and 14.
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A world apart, the South Pacific Island Paradise of Vanuatu, is undeterred by the 21st Century trends.
One time voted in 2006 as the “Happiest Country on the Earth”. This small tropical island thrives on a heavily male dominant society, whereby it is a rarity for women to acquire the high rankings of chiefly, or political status.
The Shepherds group is a small group of islands in Vanuatu archipelago of 83, that acknowledges the female acquisition of chiefly status through the matrilineal lineage system, either by birth or matrimonial rights.
Therefore, the unprecedented move by the Vanuatu Council of Chiefs to acknowledge the late Grace Molisa, from the island of Ambae as a personage of high status in the cultural and political arena has elevated women high up the cultural and political ladder, is a stepping stone for women entering into the political sphere.
The only other woman to receive high chiefly status, from Paul Tahi, the Chairman to the Vanuatu National Council of Chiefs, is Ms Jenny Ligo from Ambae. Jenny is the niece of the late Grace Molisa.
As former CEO of the Vanuatu National Council of Women, Jenny was, in 2007, bestowed this prestigious status after performing a grueling pig clubbing ceremony, to commemorate her marriage to her husband, Joe Ligo. Jenny had to club eleven pigs to their death.
Jenny is the South Pacific mirror of the Hilary Clinton legacy. Not only does Ms Ligo have the support of the Chiefs, but Ambaean women are mobilizing for her candidature in the upcoming Vanuatu general election. This came only after Jenny ceremoniously clubbed another eleven pigs to their death, in order to have the right to enter the arena of politics.
Voted the “Happiest Country on the Earth” in 2006, Vanuatu people with their deep cultural and traditional societies rely on three basic elements to ensure healthy living. Namely, Romance, Adventure and the sense of Security in their Freedom of Choice.
Romance and Adventure are the easiest achievable elements, in the ‘must see’ travel adventure destination of Vanuatu. Yet there is uncertainty in the lives of today’s younger female generation with regards to the Security of Freedom of Choice.
Free education is but a dream in Vanuatu and in the absence of a government social welfare program, what little money is generated, is invested in educating the boys.
The harsh reality is, a woman’s destiny lies in her own hands. Etched deep within, is their rich cultural norms and value, yet a vast majority lack any form of qualification.
As islanders living under per day, young girls miss out on the precious opportunity to become educated. As peer pressure of the 21st Century escalates around them, young girls may find themselves in a life scarring situation. This was the case recently, when a 16 year old girl was attacked by two youths, as she was walking home from work.
The Vanuatu Labor Law prohibits underage employments. Without proper education most rural communities are ignorant of the legal ramifications.
Younger generations are demanding the right to an education and to prove that they too can become future leaders of their Lesser Developed Country. Vanuatu has one of the fastest growing birth rates in the South Pacific.
The statistics have changes little since 1999. The government admitted in late 2007 that it does not have the finances to provide free education for the country.
The terrifying consequences of this are:
· only 55.8% of Vanuatu kids will get to grade 6
· of those only 18.2% will go to high school
· 26% will never go to school at all.
YouMe Support Foundation is one of the few charities raising funds for these educationally challenged youths. This Child Trust Fund provides non-repayable high school education grants to the children of the Outer Islands. Children who will never have the opportunity to see the inside of a high school classroom.
Through her courageous performance of the pig clubbing ceremony and the acquisition of a recognized prestigious status, Jenny Ligo has become the icon of change in the lives of these far flung communities.
You can find out more about these beautiful people and this fascinating Happiest Country on Earth. You too can make a difference in their lives, through a Blue Moon Opportunity.
Through a combined effort, young girls will be safely educated and given the opportunity to take their rightful place in their emerging world.
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Volunteering with turtles is part of a vital international sea turtle conservation program that will take you to the turquoise water and golden sands of Moso Island in the South Pacific, Vanuatu, previously voted the Happiest Place on Earth by the New Economic Foundation. In addition to providing you the opportunity to help save sea turtles, this grassroots effort also gives you the chance to engage in many other activities that occur in the village, such as reef surveying, teaching at the village school, and cooking local food. In your spare time you can snorkel on tropical reefs and learn to dive or just sit and storian with your new friends in the village!
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Contribute research to the turtle conservation efforts
Observe nesting turtles and hatchlings, a rare experience
Explore the stunning island’s beaches and forests
Expand awareness about the importance of the conservation projects
Help local teachers in schools (and enjoy the children!)
Experience a unique culture
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Shared bungalows with single beds, bucket flush toilets and bucket showers, a dining hall/common room for meals and hanging out. All meals are prepared for by members of the community.
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4, 8, or 12 – week options
Sustainable Elements
The surveys of turtles’ nesting beaches that volunteers conduct are a vital part of the conservation efforts of these communities, without which the communities would lose funding and staffing to continue the surveys, resulting in loss of conservation efforts
The money that the local populace receives from volunteers provides a small income to many people in the village who would otherwise not have one
Cost
From ,500 – ,000. Price includes all accommodations, meals, airport transfers, training, material and equipment.
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A towering four or five headed slit wooden gong from Ambrym, is one of the largest free standing musical instruments in the world. They are so commonly used as decoration in Vanuatu; they are rarely noticed by visitors.
Most people admiring the gongs, sometimes up to four meters high have no understanding of the connection to the secrets of Vanuatu society.
The stylized form of the wooden gong symbolizes the people’s ancestors. The eyes representing the morning star of a society which has traditionally kept its secrets well hidden from the rest of the world.
The gongs were a vital part of sacred ceremonies, such as funerals, initiations and dances. Carefully coordinated actions by multiple drummers, beat the lip of the gongs with a small wooden club. The informal village orchestras performed rhythmical ensembles of immense variety and complexity.
The gongs were also used as a form of bush telegraph to communicate between neighbouring villages. The use of a unique gong language allowed the villagers to send complex messages over long distances and sometimes if the atmospherics were right, messages could be sent to neighbouring islands.
Many tourists to these tropical islands carry home hand carved smaller samples of the large musical instrument as a memento although most are totally unaware of their deep cultural significance.
By releasing some of their secret and sacred artifacts to the world, the Chiefs of Vanuatu hope to bring about a renewed awareness of their ancient culture. They are aware that education of the younger generation is the only way to preserve their ancient ways. Very few young people have any knowledge of the art of the intricate language of the gong.
Hopefully the sharing of their secrets will bring about the desperately needed change in the education of the next generation of this tiny South Pacific archipelago.
Although Vanuatu has a deep and rich cultural heritage, there is a desperate need for formal education, if the younger generation is to take its rightful place in the 21st century.
As a lesser developed country where there is no free education, the government freely admits it is unable to meet the educational needs of the country.
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• 18% will never go to high school.
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Although it is called the Happiest Country on Earth, many villagers still struggle to survive on under a day. Paying school fees is totally out of the question and many of the high achieving students will be condemned to finish study at the end of primary school. Many gifted and highly intelligent students will never have the chance to see the inside of a high school classroom.
It was once quoted: ‘If you refuse to build schools you will have to build jails.’ What a strange tragedy if the Happiest Country on Earth went this way.
There is a way to offer a helping hand to these tremendous people and show people really care. Take a few minutes to look at this unique world first Blue Moon Opportunity. This is something you cannot afford to miss. It will change your life.
Rick and Wendy are CEO’s of YouMe Support Foundation charity that gives away non repayable high school education grants to children who will never have the opportunity to have a high school education without outside assistance. check it out for your blue moon opportunity
