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As part of the Amedee Island day trip, we were treated to a performance of Polenesian singing and dancing. Sure, the whole show was 'specially put on for us tourists, but I really enjoyed it and I didn't feel like it was commercial. It was held in just a simple hut, with simple instruments.
I thought I'd be picking up cultural tips from French speaking Islanders, but it turned out to be more Japanese shop traders (whose French was accented and difficult for a student). Still, shopping is a universal language.
Try to speak French! As soon as we hopped of the boat we raced accross the road to try an authentic (well south pacific authentic) french pastry. Had a bit of trouble with the use of the south pacific franc.
When you are going to Noumea, you should visit the Cultural Centre there. It is an interesting building.It is between a lots of trees in a park. You have to take the bus to get there. I remember 10 buildings (you can see them on the photo). You can entry there to see some different things of the culture of New Caledonia. There is a museum and something like this.
All through the stay I was introduced to many community leaders. I had the opportunity to meet Le Grand Chef on Lifou Island amongst others. The custom of meeting in the house and exchanging gifts of Cloth, Tobacco and Money are time honoured traditions. The gifts are almost always given to people other than those you originally give them too. Normally in your presence. The chiefs are seen as very rich people and so by distributing their gifts, they are spreading the wealth through their communities.
The unique look of the Melanesian culture
The men and the women performed some of their separate traditional dances.
colorful and gorgeous design
Try and speak french !!You'll be rewarded by everyone, even if your pronunciation is wrong..At least you'll get points for trying and you'll pick up a few phrases in no time
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Q: Hello friends, Going to NC is my dream since I was a child. So lucky that I got an offer to work in NC. If everything is fine,...
A: You may get the chance to go to the Isle de pines--it is really beautiful. I think you can fly via a small plane or go by boat. I visited when I went on a cruise.NC...
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