One of the most memorable events in Vanuatu history, the opening ceremony of the 2017 Pacific Mini Games was a celebration of sport and culture, of old and new.
One of the most memorable events in Vanuatu history, the opening ceremony of the 2017 Pacific Mini Games was a celebration of sport and culture, of old and new.
Mataipeivu village, Santo, Vanuatu
Images from a massive kastom ceremony at the groundbreaking for the Lapetasi Wharf Project.
Children play with marbles as light filters through massive trees defoliated by category 5 cyclone Pam.
Spent a weekend visiting family on Pentecost on the occasion of a nephew’s first communion. It was a fascinating amalgam of Catholicism and Kastom. Here are some of the most memorable moments.
A Futunese honour guard at the entrance to Parliament, where Edward Natapei is lying in state.
Jumping into the Tagabe river from the bridge off the Lini highway.
President Baldwin Lonsdale returned from an official trip to Samoa in his role as Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific. Earlier that day, Acting Head of State Marcellino Pipite had issued a pardon for himself and 13 other MPs convicted of criminal bribery.
Children play in the surf, oblivious to the fact that the death of Prince Philip has set off a debate that will inform the path of kastom throughout their lives.
The men of Yakel village, Tanna, look on as the senior chiefs record a private message for the queen and the royal family.
Chief Tom, second ranking chief of Yakel village. He added his voice to a private recorded message for the queen and the royal family.
The men of Yakel village.
Chief Willie Lop (background centre) looks on as Prince Charles drinks a ceremonial cup of kava.
Images from Prince Charles’ 2018 visit to Vanuatu.
A few maintenance staff are the only remaining occupants of a chic island resort near Port Vila, Vanuatu.
Benny Wenda prior to his address to Vanuatu’s Parliament in 2013.
One of the most memorable events in Vanuatu history, the opening ceremony of the 2017 Pacific Mini Games was a celebration of sport and culture, of old and new.