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Taboos of life in Vanuatu

1、 Customs
On Tana Island, whenever there is a festive occasion or a gathering of family and friends, the village always celebrates by slaughtering pigs and cows. If a pig is slaughtered, it must first be tied to a rack, with the chief's son riding on the pig's back. Several strong men then lift it up and circle the village, reciting words in their mouths as a ritual. Then it can be slaughtered to serve the villagers.

Every time a new village is completed on Santo Island in the north, a ceremony for its completion is held. The man was naked, his whole body painted black, and only wrapped a bark cloth around his waist. He wore feathers on his head and a wreath around his ankles. He held a long stick and struck a homemade wooden drum, praying for the blessings of the gods on the village. The ceremony coincided with the return of Guimistiwen, a Vanuatu politician and founder of the Nagoyamyr Movement, to his hometown, adding to the festive atmosphere of the festival.

2、 Etiquette and Etiquette
1. There is no habit of receiving tips. In Vanuatu, tipping and begging are considered uncivilized behaviors.
2. Obtain permission in advance when taking photos, especially in villages.
3. Residents of outer islands rarely wear transparent clothing, and try to avoid revealing clothing outside of folk villages and tourist attractions.
4. Before entering the village, permission from the villagers should be obtained first.
5. Knocking on the door of the house directly is considered impolite behavior.
6. Vegetables, fruits, and other plants grown on the roadside are mostly the private property of others and should not be picked casually.

3、 Scenic spots

Vila Port is the capital of Vanuatu, located at the southwest end of Efate Island. It is a natural and excellent port, serving as both an international and domestic maritime and shipping center. It has an international deep-water terminal that can accommodate ships of up to 10000 tons; Regular flights depart from Villa International Airport to cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane in Australia, and Auckland in New Zealand.

Vila Port is a famous tourist destination and a popular and concentrated place for tourists to visit. The entire city is almost covered by forests, like a big garden. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and the sea on one side, Maili Bay is a natural haven where birds sing and flowers bloom everywhere. The city has convenient transportation and communication, as well as modern hotels and shopping malls, allowing urbanites to live a modern and fashionable life.