Bunlap

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Interview with Chief of Bunlap Kastom Village Bunlap is the largest traditional Kastom Village on Pentecost, with an estimated population of upwards of 600 people. In this exceptionally isolated part of South East Pentecost, people live as their ancestors did for thousands of years, rejecting all western influence. We wanted to find out what life […]

Baie Barriere

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Interview with Chief and CDCCC coordinator in Baie Barriere Just a few kilometers north from Bunlap, on Pentecost’s rough and rugged south eastern coast lies Baie Barrier. With wide white sand beaches, and crystal clear rivers, it’s one of the most scenic spots on the island – even in Vanuatu. But following the destruction caused […]

Ranwas

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Ranwas, South East Pentecost Interview with Mr David Taback, Principal of Ranwas Primary School Ranwas was absolutely devastated by TC Harold. We spoke with the principal of the primary school (and host of our build project in 2019), who alks us through the impact of Harold on the village. Previously a picturesque and well-kept village, […]