January 2009 Half the population of Vanuatu drink Kava root, which is fondly dubbed as the root of happiness. But deaths throughout Europe linked with this traditional South Pacific drink led to a ban. Kava is an intoxicating drink and is also used in traditional medicine. Yet fears over links to liver problems and death have led to bans in numerous countries. Dr. Lebot, a Kava expert, claims Kava is not addictive; I cannot understand how it could be toxic, insisting problems lie in the kava-based pill production. A local man explains Since we have Kava we have less problems. Before that drinking alcohol was a problem. Produced by ABC Australia, distributed by Journeyman Pictures
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The Honorable Ralph Regenvanu (MP, Minister of Justice and Community Services, Vanuatu) speaks about the innovative cultural and economic initiatives in his country and the region that attempt to "mainstream" cultural heritage in national policy. He reflects on his transition into politics from his past work with cultural institutions and regional and international organizations. For eleven years Mr. Regenvanu was the director of Vanuatu's principal cultural heritage management agency, the Vanuatu Cultural Centre (1995--2006). He was also a board member of the Vanuatu National Cultural Council, a founding member of the Pacific Islands Museums Association and a member of its executive board (1997--2009). He worked on a number of UNESCO projects including a draft of the "World Report on Cultural Diversity" and the "Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage." Mr. Regenvanu addresses a range of challenges that face island nations and indigenous peoples throughout the Pacific including issues of sustainability, the promotion of cultural heritage as a part of development, and the protection of cultural resources. Presented Monday September 26, 2011 at the Western Museum Association Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii. Sponsored by the Museum Studies Program, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
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The Honorable Ralph Regenvanu (MP, Minister of Justice and Community Services, Vanuatu) speaks about the innovative cultural and economic initiatives in his country and the region that attempt to "mainstream" cultural heritage in national policy. He reflects on his transition into politics from his past work with cultural institutions and regional and international organizations. For eleven years Mr. Regenvanu was the director of Vanuatu's principal cultural heritage management agency, the Vanuatu Cultural Centre (1995--2006). He was also a board member of the Vanuatu National Cultural Council, a founding member of the Pacific Islands Museums Association and a member of its executive board (1997--2009). He worked on a number of UNESCO projects including a draft of the "World Report on Cultural Diversity" and the "Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage." Mr. Regenvanu addresses a range of challenges that face island nations and indigenous peoples throughout the Pacific including issues of sustainability, the promotion of cultural heritage as a part of development, and the protection of cultural resources. Presented Monday September 26, 2011 at the Western Museum Association Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii. Sponsored by the Museum Studies Program, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
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The Honorable Ralph Regenvanu (MP, Minister of Justice and Community Services, Vanuatu) speaks about the innovative cultural and economic initiatives in his country and the region that attempt to "mainstream" cultural heritage in national policy. He reflects on his transition into politics from his past work with cultural institutions and regional and international organizations. For eleven years Mr. Regenvanu was the director of Vanuatu's principal cultural heritage management agency, the Vanuatu Cultural Centre (1995--2006). He was also a board member of the Vanuatu National Cultural Council, a founding member of the Pacific Islands Museums Association and a member of its executive board (1997--2009). He worked on a number of UNESCO projects including a draft of the "World Report on Cultural Diversity" and the "Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage." Mr. Regenvanu addresses a range of challenges that face island nations and indigenous peoples throughout the Pacific including issues of sustainability, the promotion of cultural heritage as a part of development, and the protection of cultural resources. Presented Monday September 26, 2011 at the Western Museum Association Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii. Sponsored by the Museum Studies Program, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Tags :Hawaii, WMA, Western, Museum, Association, University, Vanuatu, Culture, Sustainability, Heritage, Intangible, Pacific, Islands, Museums, Minister, Justice, Diversity

The Honorable Ralph Regenvanu (MP, Minister of Justice and Community Services, Vanuatu) speaks about the innovative cultural and economic initiatives in his country and the region that attempt to "mainstream" cultural heritage in national policy. He reflects on his transition into politics from his past work with cultural institutions and regional and international organizations. For eleven years Mr. Regenvanu was the director of Vanuatu's principal cultural heritage management agency, the Vanuatu Cultural Centre (1995--2006). He was also a board member of the Vanuatu National Cultural Council, a founding member of the Pacific Islands Museums Association and a member of its executive board (1997--2009). He worked on a number of UNESCO projects including a draft of the "World Report on Cultural Diversity" and the "Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage." Mr. Regenvanu addresses a range of challenges that face island nations and indigenous peoples throughout the Pacific including issues of sustainability, the promotion of cultural heritage as a part of development, and the protection of cultural resources. Presented Monday September 26, 2011 at the Western Museum Association Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii. Sponsored by the Museum Studies Program, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Tags :Hawaii, WMA, Western, Museum, Association, University, Vanuatu, Culture, Sustainability, Heritage, Intangible, Pacific, Islands, Museums, Minister, Justice, Diversity

The Honorable Ralph Regenvanu (MP, Minister of Justice and Community Services, Vanuatu) speaks about the innovative cultural and economic initiatives in his country and the region that attempt to "mainstream" cultural heritage in national policy. He reflects on his transition into politics from his past work with cultural institutions and regional and international organizations. For eleven years Mr. Regenvanu was the director of Vanuatu's principal cultural heritage management agency, the Vanuatu Cultural Centre (1995--2006). He was also a board member of the Vanuatu National Cultural Council, a founding member of the Pacific Islands Museums Association and a member of its executive board (1997--2009). He worked on a number of UNESCO projects including a draft of the "World Report on Cultural Diversity" and the "Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage." Mr. Regenvanu addresses a range of challenges that face island nations and indigenous peoples throughout the Pacific including issues of sustainability, the promotion of cultural heritage as a part of development, and the protection of cultural resources. Presented Monday September 26, 2011 at the Western Museum Association Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii. Sponsored by the Museum Studies Program, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Tags :Hawaii, WMA, Western, Museum, Association, University, Vanuatu, Culture, Sustainability, Heritage, Intangible, Pacific, Islands, Museums, Minister, Justice, Diversity

The Honorable Ralph Regenvanu (MP, Minister of Justice and Community Services, Vanuatu) speaks about the innovative cultural and economic initiatives in his country and the region that attempt to "mainstream" cultural heritage in national policy. He reflects on his transition into politics from his past work with cultural institutions and regional and international organizations. For eleven years Mr. Regenvanu was the director of Vanuatu's principal cultural heritage management agency, the Vanuatu Cultural Centre (1995--2006). He was also a board member of the Vanuatu National Cultural Council, a founding member of the Pacific Islands Museums Association and a member of its executive board (1997--2009). He worked on a number of UNESCO projects including a draft of the "World Report on Cultural Diversity" and the "Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage." Mr. Regenvanu addresses a range of challenges that face island nations and indigenous peoples throughout the Pacific including issues of sustainability, the promotion of cultural heritage as a part of development, and the protection of cultural resources. Presented Monday September 26, 2011 at the Western Museum Association Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii. Sponsored by the Museum Studies Program, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
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Tanna Island Indigenous Peoples Celebration Dance
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The Honorable Ralph Regenvanu (MP, Minister of Justice and Community Services, Vanuatu) speaks about the innovative cultural and economic initiatives in his country and the region that attempt to "mainstream" cultural heritage in national policy. He reflects on his transition into politics from his past work with cultural institutions and regional and international organizations. For eleven years Mr. Regenvanu was the director of Vanuatu's principal cultural heritage management agency, the Vanuatu Cultural Centre (1995--2006). He was also a board member of the Vanuatu National Cultural Council, a founding member of the Pacific Islands Museums Association and a member of its executive board (1997--2009). He worked on a number of UNESCO projects including a draft of the "World Report on Cultural Diversity" and the "Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage." Mr. Regenvanu addresses a range of challenges that face island nations and indigenous peoples throughout the Pacific including issues of sustainability, the promotion of cultural heritage as a part of development, and the protection of cultural resources. Presented Monday September 26, 2011 at the Western Museum Association Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii. Sponsored by the Museum Studies Program, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Tags :Hawaii, WMA, Western, Museum, Association, University, Vanuatu, Culture, Sustainability, Heritage, Intangible, Pacific, Islands, Museums, Minister, Justice, Diversity

The community of people from Melelava island and Gaua island of Banks Islands. North of Vanuatu, Created culture village to show people how they make fire without matches or lighter, how to cook island food, Woman's custom dance, Man's custom dance, & woman's water music. Children are so cute !!
Tags :Vanuatu, Espiritu Santo island, Gaua, Melelava, Banks Islands, Travel, Culture, Custom dances, water music

The Honorable Ralph Regenvanu (MP, Minister of Justice and Community Services, Vanuatu) speaks about the innovative cultural and economic initiatives in his country and the region that attempt to "mainstream" cultural heritage in national policy. He reflects on his transition into politics from his past work with cultural institutions and regional and international organizations. For eleven years Mr. Regenvanu was the director of Vanuatu's principal cultural heritage management agency, the Vanuatu Cultural Centre (1995--2006). He was also a board member of the Vanuatu National Cultural Council, a founding member of the Pacific Islands Museums Association and a member of its executive board (1997--2009). He worked on a number of UNESCO projects including a draft of the "World Report on Cultural Diversity" and the "Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage." Mr. Regenvanu addresses a range of challenges that face island nations and indigenous peoples throughout the Pacific including issues of sustainability, the promotion of cultural heritage as a part of development, and the protection of cultural resources. Presented Monday September 26, 2011 at the Western Museum Association Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii. Sponsored by the Museum Studies Program, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
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Leweton Tribe is combined people from Banks Islands of Northern Vanuatu. They show you Man's custom dance, woman & children's custom dance, cooking, fire making, woman's water music & string band. www.wreckstorainforest.com
Tags :Vanuatu, Culture village, Banks, Espiritu Santo Island

during the fiji school of medicine culture an cross culture nite...life perfomance by the vanuatu students...!!!! hot mix dances...!!!
Tags :krumping, hip hop dance, dance

www.wreckstorainforest.com
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Remedy -' Culture'. Lookout for more sounds from one of vanuatus finest ..Keep empowering & inspiring Melanesia with your message Remedy..Bless! Enjoy :-)
Tags :Remedy, Vanuatu, culture, Melanesia, jamala, vanuatu hiphop, vanuatu reggae, Nouvelle caledonie, wallis et futuna, PNG, solomon Islands, Fiji, Island sound, melanesian beat, pacific beat, Oceania, pasifika, south pacific, Ilandway, vanuatu culture, melanesian culture

''www.pocruises.com.au/videoexperiences' Native of Holland, but now living in Australia, Henny and her husband are new to Vanuatu island life. Just like so many others who've been on this eco tour before her, Henny was wowed by the humble villagers, "They don't need supermarkets. They are very happy, content people". Travel to Vanuatu for your next cruise holiday escape and experience the unique culture its many islands have to offer. For more visit P&O Cruises.
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"Culture" by Remedy Instrumental - "Steady Riddim" 2011 www.localremedy.net www.facebook.com/remedyartist
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Children dancing with Mama performing water music
Tags :Vanuatu, Culture, Village, Children, Espiritu Santo, Water Music