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This is the blog of Maunie of Ardwall. After a six-year adventure sailing from Dartmouth to Australia, we are now back in Britain.

Wednesday 6 July 2016

Photo update No 3 - Kustom Dance in Aneityum

The villagers put one a 'cultural event' for us in Aneityum and it was great - they seemed to enjoy it as much as we did. Here are some photos from the day.


The yachties arrive at the appointed hour

Part of the welcoming committee

The lea garlands are represent peace


Kenneth explains the traditional male clothing, with the aid of a small assistant 
The girl's dress is made from banana leaves

Happy man after the successful fire-making demonstration


The dancing is mostly in an inward-looking circle with firm foot stamping and loud singing

..... and leaf-waving

supper


Di tries the kava, which is a lot stronger than the Fijian stuff


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