Learn about Vanuatu's cultural history across numerous cultural grounds at The Vanuatu Cultural Centre. The museum features large collections of artifacts like masks, gongs, and outrigger canoes as well as natural finds including shells and fossils. View the video documentaries about the area's culture and history, and catch demonstrations on traditional skills like sand-drawing, dance, and storytelling. Consider hiring a tour guide to get extra details and fascinating histories on each object. The attraction also sells souvenirs like handicrafts and educational material. Plan to visit The Vanuatu Cultural Centre and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Port Vila attractions using our Port Vila online journey planner.
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The Vanuatu Cultural Centre reviews
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A small cultural centre, it nonetheless has an interesting collection of items to give an introduction to the local culture, and Melanesia in general. The museum staff are knowledgeable and always...
A small cultural centre, it nonetheless has an interesting collection of items to give an introduction to the local culture, and Melanesia in general. The museum staff are knowledgeable and always... more »
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This was my second visit and I still learnt so much about the local culture and traditions. Edgar the guide was so welcoming and informative, I highly recommend adding this centre to your visit.
This was my second visit and I still learnt so much about the local culture and traditions. Edgar the guide was so welcoming and informative, I highly recommend adding this centre to your visit. more »
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We visited the cultural centre on a quiet Saturday morning. We opted for the guide/sand drawing option (VT1500 per head) and it was well worth it. Edgar was our guide, and you can tell that he loves his country and culture. He did two sand drawings for us, one of men making masks and another of a kastom heart. He also played us a couple of songs on the bamboo flute, one about a rat finding kava, and a love song. Lastly, he played us the Vanuatu and Australian national anthems on another bamboo instrument, which you play by shaking. Then Edgar showed us around the museum, telling us more about ni-Vanuatu culture and customs. It was fascinating! We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the museum and Edgar's stories and insights.
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Fantastic place. Makes sure you get a chance to see Edgar do sand drawings and listen to his haunting music with the indigenous flute.
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